1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 280 Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 280 is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $157,300 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 142 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 3750 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 100L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1477mm (58.1 inches) in height, 5113mm (201.3 inches) in length, 1886mm (74.3 inches) in width with a 3040mm (119.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1905kg (4199.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class S 280 comes standard with 225/60 R16 front tyres and 225/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.45 - 132.42 kW/t
    72.45 kW/t
    149.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    524 - 525 litres
    410 litres
    990 litres
    Price
    $157,300 - $353,600
    $78,950
    $353,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    1 year
    5 years

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    Dimensions

    5,113 mm
    1,886 mm
    1,477 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,113 mm
    Overall Width1,886 mm
    Overall Height1,477 mm
    Wheelbase3,040 mm
    Turning Circle12,180 mm
    Load Capacity645 mm

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    Ashtray

    Ashtray Front Location: Front

    Ashtray Rear Location: Rear

    Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes

    Cigar Lighter

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated: yes

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes

    Courtesy Lights

    Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes

    Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4

    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes

    Illuminated Entry System

    Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes

    Memorized Adjustment

    Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes

    Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3

    Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3

    Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3

    Reading Lights

    Reading Lights Front Location: Front

    Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes

    Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 2.8

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Cc: 2799

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6

    Engine Bore: 89

    Engine Stroke: 73.5

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine Compression Ratio: 10

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 100

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 26.4

    Clock

    Clock Type: Analogue

    External Temperature

    External Temperature Type: Digital Display

    Fuel Economy Indicator

    Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge

    Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 13.5

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 17

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 9.5

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 25

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 9.5

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 25

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 13.5

    Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 9.5

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 142

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 193

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 270

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750

    Power Measurement Standard: DIN

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes

    Abs

    Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2

    Power Steering

    Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes

    Suspension

    Suspension Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Front Location: Front

    Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Front Type: Wishbone

    Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link

    Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Levelling

    Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 225

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H

    Wheels

    Wheels Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Front Location: Front

    Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16

    Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel

    Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel

    Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    Wheels Rear Covers: Full

    Wheels Front Covers: Full

    Body Side Molding

    Body Side Molding Color: Toned

    Body Side Molding Size: Wide

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan

    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes

    Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes

    Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes

    Non Corrosive Body

    Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised

    Non Corrosive Body Location: Part

    Bumpers

    Front Location: Front

    Rear Location: Rear

    Front Color: Toned

    Rear Color: Toned

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 524

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.5

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.1

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1477

    External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3040

    External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 119.7

    External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74.3

    External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1886

    External Dimensions Overall Length In: 201.3

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5113

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1579

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.2

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1606

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 63.2

    External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12180

    External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 40

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.1

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 994

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.9

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 988

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1568

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 61.7

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1556

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 61.3

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1624

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 63.9

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1594

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 62.8

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1049

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.3

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 917

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.1

    Exterior Door Handles

    Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen

    Headlights Lens Type: Conventional

    Headlights Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Two Tone: yes

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Front Location: Front

    Sunroof Front Type: Steel

    Sunroof Front Operation: Electric

    Sunroof Front Sliding: yes

    Sunroof Front Tilting: yes

    Blind

    Blind Rear Location: Rear

    Blind Rear Type: Electric

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes

    Headlight Cleaners

    Headlight Cleaners Type: Wash/Wipe

    Heat Reflective Glass

    Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Power Windows Rear Location: Rear

    Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2

    Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2

    Sunvisors

    Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver

    Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Sunvisors Center Location: Centre

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4200

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1905

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2550

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5622

    Antenna

    Antenna Type: Electric

    Audio Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Type: Code

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System Disc Autochanger: yes

    System Cassette: yes

    System Type: Stereo

    System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 11

    Door Panel Trim

    Door Panel Trim Material: Leather

    Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes

    Floor Covering

    Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Floor Covering Load Area: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre

    Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat

    Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Driver Location: Driver

    Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4

    Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4

    Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes

    Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes

    Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 5

    Console

    Console Floor Location: Floor

    Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard

    Console Floor Storage: Lidded

    Console Dashboard Type: Full

    Console Floor Type: Full

    Console Dashboard Storage: Lidded

    Cup Holders

    Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver

    Glove Compartment

    Glove Compartment Lockable: yes

    Glove Compartment Lid: yes

    Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes

    Rear Heater

    Rear Heater Type: Electric

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Digital Display: yes

    Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes

    Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable

    Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes

    Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes

    Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes

    Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Power Locks Operation: Remote

    Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes

    Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes

    Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes

    Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes

    Power Locks Internal Switch: yes

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