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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $189,874 for the base variant and topping out at $474,324 for the AMG variant.

    There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2006.

    The 2008 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class include 3 v6 turbo (173kW/540Nm), 3.5 v6 (200kW/350Nm), 5.5 v8 (285kW/530Nm), 5.5 v12 turbo (380kW/830Nm), 6 v12 turbo (450kW/1000Nm) and 6.2 v8 (386kW/630Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic with manual mode or 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $189,874 - $474,324†
    Transmission
    5 or 7-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $189,874 - $474,324†
    Transmission
    5 or 7-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Available Variants

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.

    Base

    Price from $189,874†

    AMG

    Price from $349,974†

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    Power to Weight
    88.49 - 200 kW/t
    88.49 kW/t
    200 kW/t
    Boot Space
    560 litres
    330 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.2 - 14.9 L/100km
    8.1 L/100km
    14.9 L/100km
    Price
    $189,874 - $474,324
    $154,900
    $474,324
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    2 years
    6 years
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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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    Base

    2026

    $251,600

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    4.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sedan
    Number of Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    280 kW
    370 kW

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Dimensions

    5,076 mm
    1,872 mm
    1,473 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,076 mm
    Overall Width1,872 mm
    Overall Height1,473 mm
    Wheelbase3,035 mm
    Load Capacity595 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    202443Total Sales
    202580Total Sales
    20268YTD Sales

    Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months#

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant that starts from $189,874.

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    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $474,324.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant which measures 1872mm wide, 5209mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant which has 450kW of power and 1000nm of torque.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2705 kg.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

    * Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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