
Base
Overview
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd October 2009 classified as a W222. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 4.7L 8-cylinder engine that has 335 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 700 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1496mm (58.9 inches) in height, 5246mm (206.5 inches) in length, 1899mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 3165mm (124.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2015kg (4442.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class Base comes standard with 245/35 R20 front tyres and 275/35 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,246 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,899 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm |
| Load Capacity | 715 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Liters: 4.7
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 4663
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 92.9
Engine Stroke: 86.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 12.3
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 335
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 456
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 700
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: air
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
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 275
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: W221
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 530
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.7
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1496
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3165
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 124.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1899
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 206.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5246
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1637
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1634
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 40.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12300
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1069
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 995
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1516
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1501
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 59.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1554
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 61.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1561
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 61.5
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: 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
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Wide Angle: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4442
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2015
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2730
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6019
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System In Dash Dvd: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 13
Speaker Brand Name: Burmester
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: 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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes: 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
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
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: 7
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Electric
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
Aircon Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes
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