2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $189,874 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $474,324 for the AMG.
There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (173kW/540Nm), 6.2L multi-point injection (386kW/630Nm) and 6L turbo multi-point injection (450kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2008 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 7-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
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Retail Price
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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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,076 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,872 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm |
| Load Capacity | 595 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $189,874.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG that starts from $474,324.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and AMG.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1872mm wide, 5209mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which has 450kW of power from its 6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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