2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
Compare important 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
205.00 |
205.00 |
205.00 |
205.00 |
205.00 |
| Exterior body width |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
| Exterior height |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
| Horsepower |
382 |
510 |
604 |
382 |
518 |
| Torque |
391 |
612 |
738 |
391 |
465 |
| Fuel economy - city |
14 |
11 |
11 |
14 |
11 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
21 |
17 |
17 |
20 |
17 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
5.90 |
5.10 |
4.50 |
5.50 |
5.20 |
| 1/4 mile time |
14.40 |
13.60 |
12.90 |
14.10 |
13.50 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
98 |
104 |
110 |
96 |
107 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.90 |
0.80 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
| Slalom speed |
59 |
58 |
60 |
59 |
60 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.86/3.56 " |
3.23/3.43 " |
3.25/3.66 " |
3.86/3.56 " |
4.02/3.72 " |
| Curb weight |
4465.00 |
4895.00 |
5035.00 |
4630.00 |
4960.00 |
| Wheelbase |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
| Front track |
63.00 |
63.20 |
62.00 |
63.00 |
62.00 |
| Rear track |
63.20 |
63.20 |
62.00 |
63.20 |
62.00 |
| Turning radius |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
| Front legroom |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
| Rear legroom |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
| Front headroom |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
| Rear headroom |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
| Front hip room |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
| Rear hip room |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
| Front shoulder room |
59.10 |
59.10 |
59.20 |
59.10 |
59.20 |
| Rear shoulder room |
58.70 |
58.70 |
58.30 |
58.70 |
58.30 |
| Luggage volume |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
| Passenger volume |
109 |
109 |
105 |
109 |
105 |
| Fuel tank |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
| Drag coefficient |
0.27 |
0.26 |
0.27 |
0.27 |
0.27 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the S-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Cell phone |
N/A |
4027 |
4027 |
N/A |
N/A |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Exterior Features
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| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/45ZR18.0 BSW performance |
P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels |
18" silver aluminum |
18" silver forged aluminum |
20" polished multi-piece |
18" silver alloy |
20" silver forged alloy |
| 2nd row sunroof |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Tires - rear |
275/40ZR10 |
275/45ZR18 |
275/35ZR20 |
275/40ZR10 |
275/35ZR20 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Entertainment System
Some 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Speakers |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
| Amplifier |
600W premium |
600W premium |
600W premium |
600W premium |
600W premium |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety and Security Features
Each 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Door curb lights |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mechanical Features
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Front anti-roll bar |
3577 |
N/A |
N/A |
3577 |
N/A |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
3620 |
N/A |
N/A |
3620 |
N/A |
| Axle ratio |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
| Turbocharger |
N/A |
3811 |
3811 |
N/A |
N/A |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Other Specs
In general, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Base S550 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
