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
$87,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 315.0-hp, 5.0-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
15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
315 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
Displacement
5.0L/303
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
347 @ 3900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 5600
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.4 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Base Curb Weight
4,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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