1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn 3.2L SWB
$63,300
4dr Sdn 3.2L LWB
$66,600
4dr Sdn 4.2L
$73,900
4dr Sdn 5.0L
$87,500
2dr Cpe 5.0L
$91,900
4dr Sdn 6.0L
$130,300
2dr Cpe 6.0L
$133,300
$73,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 275.0-hp, 4.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 201.3" length, 56.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x .48 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
143

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
Displacement
4.2L/256
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3900
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.4 qts

Measurements

Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
112 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
Second Hip Room
58 in
Wheelbase
124 in
Length, Overall
205 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in

Steering

Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Not Available ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
235/60R16
Rear Tire Size
235/60R16
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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