Engine | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0L | ||
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Horsepower | 604 @ 4800 RPM | ||
Torque | 738 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Fuel Economy | City 11/Hwy 17/Comb 13 MPG | ||
Bore x Stroke | 3.25 x 3.66 | ||
Compression Ratio | 9.0 | ||
Fuel Type | Gas | ||
Valve Train | Single Overhead Cam | ||
Cylinders | 12 | ||
Total no. valves | 36 | ||
Transmission | Auto, 5-Spd Touch Shift | ||
Drivetrain | RWD |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gallons | ||
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Wheel Base | 124.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 205.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 73.7 inches | ||
Height | 58.0 inches | ||
Curb Weight | 5035 lbs. | ||
Tires / Wheel Size | P255/35ZR20 | ||
Rear Tires / Wheel Size | P275/35ZR20 | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.0 feet | ||
Axle Ratio | 2.65 | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | Not Recommended | ||
Head Room: Front | 37.8 inches | ||
Head Room: Rear | 38.5 inches | ||
Leg Room: Front | 41.9 inches | ||
Leg Room: Rear | 42.3 inches | ||
Shoulder Room: Front | 59.1 inches | ||
Shoulder Room: Rear | 58.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.3 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 190.4 cu.ft. |
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers its owners a masterful vehicle. Drivers will enjoy the smooth powertrain and taut handling. Passengers will appreciate the first-class legroom and sumptuous creature comforts. The question becomes: Is it better to drive, or to be driven?
This is a big car in all respects—particularly the rear seat and trunk areas. If you don’t regularly carry passengers in back (or don’t plan on spending much time there yourself), you’re carrying around a lot of surplus sheet metal in an S-Class sedan.