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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 3.2L SWB
$64,000
4dr Sdn 3.2L LWB
$67,300
4dr Sdn 4.2L
$73,900
4dr Sdn 5.0L
$87,500
4dr Sdn 6.0L
$132,250
$73,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 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
275 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

275 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
4.2L/256
Displacement
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,650 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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