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1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

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
$91,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
315 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.0L/303
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
315 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
347 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
16.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Liftover Height
64 in
Track Width, Rear
53 in
Second Hip Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
63 in
Track Width, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
37 in
Front Head Room
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
199 in
Length, Overall
32 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Head Room
116 in
Wheelbase
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
57 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Hip Room

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
235/60R16
Rear Tire Size
235/60R16
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,695 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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