1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors
4dr Car
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
$87,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 5.0L
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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315 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11.4 x .48 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.6 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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143
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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315 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.0L/303
Displacement
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347 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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16.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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61 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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205 in
Length, Overall
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Front Head Room
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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124 in
Wheelbase
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59 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Liftover Height
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
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Suspension
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5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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235/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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235/60R16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,700 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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