2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4.3L specs & colors

4dr Car

Change trim

MSRP
Change trim
$75,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4.3L

Showing the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 4.3L

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior

Silver Granite

Aqua

Red

Oak

Ash

Java

Dark Graphite

Dark Cherry

Packages

Specifications

EPA Classification Large
Front Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size N/A in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Displacement 4.3L/260
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 3000-4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 275 @ 5750
Engine Type Gas V8
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 26 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
Cruising Range - City 394.40 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 603.20 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Trans Type 7
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front Independent 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Independent 5-Link
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.8 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.0 x -TBD- in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 23.2 gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.7 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Rear Tire Size 225/55HR17
Front Tire Size 225/55HR17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 4160 lbs
Second Head Room 38.4 in
Second Hip Room 59.4 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 73 in
Second Leg Room 40.3 in
Second Shoulder Room 58.3 in
Front Hip Room 59.9 in
Length, Overall 203 in
Trunk Volume 15.4 ft³
Height, Overall 57 in
Front Leg Room 41.3 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 105.0 ft³
Track Width, Rear 62 in
Front Shoulder Room 59.2 in
Wheelbase 122 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Track Width, Front 62 in
Front Head Room 37.6 in
Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one-touch express open/close, memory Standard
Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff Standard
Instrumentation-inc: electroluminescent analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel/ coolant/exterior temp gauges, digital clock, touch shift gear shift display, standard/comfort shift mode Standard
Velour floor mats/carpeting Standard
Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/ coolant/washer fluid Standard
Rear center folding armrest w/retractable cup holders, enclosed storage Standard
Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/one touch) Standard
Pneumatic door/trunk closing assist Standard
Programmable daytime running lamps Standard
Cruise control Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system Standard
Front center armrest w/(2) level storage-inc: upper level dual cup holders, climate controlled illuminated lower level Standard
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen/charcoal filters, sun/ smog/humidity/dewpoint/sun sensors, tunnel mode w/one touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat-belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats) Standard
Programmable daytime running lamps Standard
COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: DVD navigation system, AM/FM/ weatherband radio, in-dash cassette/CD-player, 6.5" color LCD in-dash screen, (10) soft keys Standard
4.3L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system Standard
Entrance lamps Standard
Illuminated emergency trunk release Standard
Anti-theft alarm system Standard
Leather trimmed shift knob Standard
AM/FM/weatherband radio w/CD-player, fiber-optic communication among components Standard
Infared-reflective glass w/laminated side-glass Standard
Parcel net in RH footwell Standard
17" x 7.5" 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels Standard
SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows/sunroof, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers Standard
PRE-SAFE feature (Helps prepare occupants for a possible collision by tightening front seat belts, adjusts all pwr seats & if a possible rollover occurs, will close sunroof) Standard
City 17/hwy 26 (4.3L engine/7-speed auto trans) Standard
Tele Aid Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle, remote door unlock service, dealer connect Standard
Pwr windows w/one-touch express up/down for all windows Standard
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders Standard
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Standard
HomeLink compatible 3-button garage door control Standard
4-piston pwr perforated/internally ventilated Brembo front disc brakes Standard
Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution Standard
2-piston pwr internally ventilated rear disc brakes Standard
14-way pwr front adjustable bucket seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support, drivers easy-exit courtesy seat folding adjustment, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints, 3-position memory Standard
Illuminated carpeted trunk w/tie-down hooks Standard
23.2 gallon fuel tank Standard
Head curtain air bag for all outboard seating positions Standard
DVD-ROM/Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system Standard
Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions Standard
SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Multifunction displays in speedometer face-inc: trip computer, Maintenance System, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, navigation system route guidance, tire pressure monitoring system, audio status Standard
Side-impact body protection air bag for all outboard seating positions Standard
Hand-fitted premium leather seat upholstery Standard
Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension w/anti-squat geometry Standard
(4) illuminated vanity mirrors w/driver/front passenger magnifying/standard lenses Standard
Pwr rear-window sunshade w/one-touch express up/down Standard
225/55HR17 all-season performance tires Standard
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Standard
Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror Standard
Single red rear fog lamp Standard
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp Standard
Dual pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: reverse tilt down RH mirror, auto-dimming driver mirror, memory Standard
Hand polished calyptus wood trim Standard
Halogen front fog lamps Standard
Leather-trimmed steering wheel-inc: audio/multifunction display controls, memory, 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column, easy exit feature Standard
Bose (12) speaker Cabin Surround multi-channel sound system-inc: 10" Nd Neodymium Iron Boron high-efficiency woofer, Centerpoint signal processing, AudioPilot digital processor Standard
Airmatic air suspension w/Adaptive Damping System (ADS II)-inc: pneumatic spring-struts, dual driver-selectable sport modes, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height, automatic speed-sensitive lowering, front/rear stabilizer bars Standard
7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode Standard
Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition Standard
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system Standard
3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/rear seat automatic height adjustment Standard
Programmable night security illumination Standard
Automatic low-intensity environmental comfort lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells Standard
Stainless-steel door sill trim Standard
Dual front reading lamps/dual rear reading lamps Standard
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage air bags Standard
Front seatback magazine pockets Standard

Compare trims

2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4.3L

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim comparison will help you decide.