2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L V8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD
- $86,700
- 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 4MATIC
- $89,700
- 4dr Sdn 6.3L V8 AMG RWD
- $127,000
- 4dr Sdn 5.5L V12 RWD
- $144,200
- 4dr Sdn 6.0L V12 AMG RWD
- $194,000
$86,700
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD
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Color options
Interior
Grey
Light Gray
Porcelain
Grigio Scuro
Corteccia
Dark Charcoal
Sand
Ash
Onyx
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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14 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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382 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
11.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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13.2 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas V8
Engine Type
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5.5L/333
Displacement
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382 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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391 @ 2800 - 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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14 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
N/A
Second Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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42 in
Second Leg Room
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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109 ft³
Passenger Volume
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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205 in
Length, Overall
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Front Head Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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125 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Liftover Height
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
Safety
Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
w/5-Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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w/4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P255/45R18
Front Tire Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,465 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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