1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

2dr 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
$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 )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
11.8 x .48 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.0L/303
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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