1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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EPA Classification Large
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size N/A in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Engine Type Gas I6
Displacement 3.2L/195
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 228 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 232 @ 3750
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 23 MPG
Cruising Range - City 448.80 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 607.20 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.45
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 x 1.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.4 x .48 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.9 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 225/60R16
Rear Tire Size 225/60R16
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight 4480 lbs
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 108.1 ft³
Front Head Room 38.0 in
Front Leg Room 41.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 61.7 in
Front Hip Room 57.1 in
Second Head Room 37.8 in
Second Leg Room 36.1 in
Second Shoulder Room 61.3 in
Second Hip Room 57.6 in
Wheelbase 119.7 in
Length, Overall 201.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 74.3 in
Height, Overall 58.5 in
Track Width, Front 63.2 in
Track Width, Rear 62.2 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume 15.6 ft³
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp/oil pressure gauges, fuel economy indicator, electronic odometer, resettable tripmeter, analog quartz clock, digital outside temp indicator Standard
Adjustable rear air vent Standard
3.2L DOHC SMPI 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine Standard
Automatic climate control-inc: dual temp/airflow controls, air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature Standard
Variable intake valve timing Standard
Front/rear reading lamps Standard
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatic height adjustment Standard
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** Standard
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) Standard
3 position memory for front seats/steering column/mirrors/headrests Standard
Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory Standard
Electro-pneumatic door/trunk closing assist Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
4-wheel pwr disc brakes (front ventilated/rear solid) Standard
Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone (1997) Standard
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Cruise control Standard
Windshield wipers w/heated washer system/park position Standard
Monocoque body construction Standard
Automatic slip control Standard
Dual pwr-folding heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system Standard
Remote retractable rear head restraints Standard
AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, CD changer controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume Standard
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (ETR) Standard
Front door mounted side air bags Standard
Parking brake/headlights on audible alert Standard
Velour floor carpeting/mats Standard
Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff Standard
Electrically operated sliding glass sunroof w/rear pop-up feature Standard
16" X 7.5" aluminum-alloy wheels Standard
Front/rear illuminated visor vanity mirrors Standard
Color-keyed leather-covered steering wheel/gear shift knob Standard
Rear foglamp Standard
Speed-dependent pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering Standard
Auto dimming rearview mirror Standard
Front/rear center storage armrests w/dual cup holders (1997) Standard
Dual-pane side windows Standard
Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers Standard
Universal integrated three-channel garage door opener Standard
Automatic stereo/cellular antenna Standard
Electrically heated rear window Standard
City 17/hwy 23 (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans) Standard
Dual front seat 3-position memory Standard
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Standard
Intermittent wipers w/rain sensor Standard
12-way pwr front adjustable bucket seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support Standard
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD Standard
Halogen headlamps/foglamps Standard
Remote trunk release w/valet lockout Standard
Calyptus wood trim Standard
Rear courtesy light Standard
Automatic slip control Standard
Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry, positive offset steering Standard
Bose "Beta" sound system w/11-speakers Standard
Front/rear door panel storage compartments Standard
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat/alignment control geometry Standard
Auto dimming driver mirror Standard
Warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior light failure, brake, parking brake on, ABS, Brake Assist, air bag, traction control, check engine, fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid levels Standard
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) Standard
Remote infrared locking system-inc: remote window/sunroof opening, selective door unlocking, trunk/fuel filler locking Standard
4-wheel pwr disc brakes (front ventilated/rear solid) Standard
Entrance lamps Standard
Pwr dual-pane side windows w/express up & down Standard
225/60R16 all-season SBR tires Standard
Leather upholstery Standard
Active charcoal filter Standard
Tinted glass (all windows) (1997) Standard
26.4 gallon fuel tank Standard
Anti-theft alarm system Standard
Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control Standard

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