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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base
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$2,702-$7,090
Current Listing Price
Overview
| Seats | 5 |
| Door Count | |
| Engine | 228-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 48 mo/50,000 mi |
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 228-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic w/OD |
| Full size spare tire | |
| Full range traction control | |
| Locking fuel flap included with power door locks | |
| Break resistant glass | |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Electronic stability | |
| Security system | |
| 4 wheel disc brakes | |
| Panic alarm | |
| Power door locks | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Traction control | |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | |
| Rear child safety locks | |
| ABS | |
| Dual front side impact airbags | |
| 2-way head restraints | driver and passenger |
| Side impact bars | |
| Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts | |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Power adjustable front head restraints | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Engine | 3.2L I-6 DOHC 228hp |
| Engine torque | 232 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| Engine horsepower | 228-hp @ 5,600RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 5 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.54" x 3.30" |
| Recommended fuel | premium unleaded |
| Variable valve control | |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal. |
| Mode select transmission | |
| Fuel economy city | 15 mpg |
| # of valves | 24 |
| Engine liters | 3.2 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-6 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| 5 speed automatic transmission | |
| Axle ratio | 3.46 |
| Fuel economy highway | 22 mpg |
| Wheelbase | 119.7" |
| Front legroom | 41.3" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Front headroom | 38.0" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 15.7 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 57.1" |
| Rear hiproom | 57.6" |
| Engine horsepower | 228hp @ 5,600RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 89.9mm x 83.8mm (3.54" x 3.30") |
| Passenger volume | 108.1 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 15.7 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 63.2" |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7" |
| Rear headroom | 37.8" |
| Engine torque | 232 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM |
| Exterior body width | 74.3" |
| Drag coefficient | .32 |
| Turning radius | 20.0' |
| Rear shoulder room | 61.4" |
| Rear legroom | 36.1" |
| Curb weight | 4,475 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 195 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 201.3" |
| Exterior height | 58.5" |
| Rear tread | 62.2" |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Auto-leveling suspension | |
| Front tires | 225/60HR16.0 |
| Speed-sensing steering | |
| Rear tires | 225/60HR16.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
| Bodyside cladding | |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Chrome bodyside insert | |
| Power folding door mirrors | |
| Chrome grille | |
| Clearcoat/metallic paint | |
| Body-color or chrome door handles | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Grille | chrome |
| Heated door mirrors | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Rear cargo | trunk |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Chrome side window moldings | |
| Body-color or chrome door mirrors | |
| Chrome rear bumper insert | |
| Chrome front bumper insert |
| Underseat ducts | |
| Door mirror memory | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| Driver door bin | |
| Illuminated rear vanity mirror | |
| Cell phone | |
| Power sunroof | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Sliding and tilting sunroof | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Rear door bins | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Air filter | |
| Trunk/hatch auto-latch | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Rear cupholder | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Sunroof sunshade | |
| Glass sunroof | |
| Garage door transmitter | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Full floor console | |
| Memory seat | |
| Front dual zone A/C | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Rear air conditioning | |
| Automatic temperature control | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Residual heat recirculation | |
| Cruise control | |
| Remote window controls | |
| Head restraints memory | |
| Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls | |
| Telescoping steering wheel | |
| Memory settings | 3 |
| Steering wheel memory | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Tilt steering wheel | |
| Remote trunk/hatch/door controls |
| Door mirror memory | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Passenger power folding mirror | |
| Power glass tilting and sliding sunroof | |
| Cell phone | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Rear door bins | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Air filter | |
| Power rear windows | |
| Trunk/hatch auto-latch | |
| Garage door transmitter | |
| Trunk/hatch/door FOB controls | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Full floor console | |
| Front dual zone A/C | |
| Rear air conditioning | |
| Automatic temperature control | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Memory seats | |
| Residual heat recirculation | |
| Window FOB controls | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| Cruise control | |
| Manual sunshade | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Head restraints memory | |
| Telescoping steering wheel | |
| Sunroof/convertible roof FOB controls | |
| Memory settings | 3 |
| Steering wheel memory | |
| Driver power folding mirror | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Rear seat armrest storage | |
| 8-way power passenger seat | |
| 8-way power driver seat | |
| Genuine wood instrument panel insert | |
| Max seating capacity | 5 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Full headliner | |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Leather door panel trim | |
| Floor mats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 10 |
| Driver lumbar support | |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Passenger lumbar support | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Rear seat center armrest | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Driver thigh support | |
| Leather steering wheel | |
| Power driver seat | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Passenger thigh support | |
| Max. seating capacity of 5 | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 10 |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | |
| Power passenger seat | |
| Leather shift knob | |
| Heated front seats | |
| Full carpet floor covering | |
| Carpet on lower door panel |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| Radio | |
| Multi-disc CD changer | |
| Cassette | |
| Audio theft deterrent | |
| 6-disc CD changer | |
| 11 premium speakers | |
| CD player | |
| Premium speakers | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Premium audio system | |
| Speakers | 11 |
| Seek-scan | |
| Power antenna |
| Engine temperature | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Systems monitor | |
| Reverse sensing system | rear |
| Front reading lights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Outside temperature display | |
| Lighting malfunction warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Front windshield visor strip | |
| Parking sensors | |
| Headlight wiper and washer | |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Delay-off headlights | |
| Rear window blind | |
| Battery warning | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Brake fluid warning | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Rear reading lights | |
| Low oil level warning | |
| Key warning | |
| Low coolant warning | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure gauge | |
| High intensity discharge headlights |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 48/50,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 48/50,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 48/50,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | unlimited/ unlimited |
5 Trim Levels Available
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