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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L V8 specs & colors

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
$89,700
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L V8

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Grey
Light Gray
Porcelain
Grigio Scuro
Corteccia
Dark Charcoal
Sand
Ash
Onyx

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
382 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13.2 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

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

Engine

5.5L/333
Displacement
391 @ 2800 - 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
382 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

38 in
Front Head Room
125 in
Wheelbase
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
39 in
Second Head Room
42 in
Second Leg Room
109 ft³
Passenger Volume
42 in
Front Leg Room
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
205 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Second Hip Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
58 in
Height, Overall
63 in
Track Width, Front
N/A
Liftover Height
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive
Steering Type

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
w/5-Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P255/45R18
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,630 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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