MSRP: $86,700 - $194,000
Invoice: $80,631 - $180,420

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model Overview

Vehicle Summary: 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the company's largest sedan and remains one of the world's most desirable rides. The latest version debuted in the first quarter of 2006 as an early 2007 model with stunning exterior styling, a revised interior and added high-tech features. As before, it offers a choice of V8 and V12 engines that deliver brisk but smooth acceleration. A long list of comfort and convenience features assures bragging rights among even the most jaded enthusiasts. Myriad safety and chassis control features are designed to make this large, powerful and complex car as user-friendly as possible, though some may still complain that it's not as user-friendly as it could be.

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Bragging Rights

Inspector Gadget has nothing on the redesigned Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which offers some of the most advanced features ever offered in an automobile.

Highs

  • Loaded with high-tech features
  • Secure handling
  • Ostentatious and comfortable interior
  • Elegant styling
  • Smooth, powerful engines

Lows

  • Costly
  • Fuel economy
  • High-tech features can be confusing

What's New

  • New S63 AMG version available with 518-hp 6.2-liter V8 engine, AMG performance upgrades, and trim items
  • Sirius satellite radio standard
  • Revised 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system available on S550


Specs at a Glance:

Seating Capacity: 5
Available Engines: 5.5L V-8 32 valve DOHC SMPI,AMG 6.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC SMPI,AMG 6.0L V-12 36 valve SOHC SMPI,5.5L V-12 36 valve SOHC SMPI
Drivetrains: Full-time 4MATIC all-wheel drive,Rear-wheel drive
0-60 mph: N/A
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14/20 mpg,11/17 mpg,14/21 mpg
Standard Features: Adaptive suspension, Power driver seat, Heated front seats, DVD-Audio, Weather band radio, Brake assist, Driver front impact airbag, Passenger front impact airbag, Driver side impact airbag, Passenger side impact airbag, Overhead airbag, Rear side impact airbag, Electronic stability, Heated rear seats
Optional Equipment: Heated rear seats

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

5.5L V-8 32 valve DOHC SMPI, 382hp @ 6,000RPM, 7-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time 4MATIC all-wheel drive
AMG 6.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC SMPI, 518hp @ 6,800RPM, 7-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
AMG 6.0L V-12 36 valve SOHC SMPI, 604hp @ 4,800RPM, 5-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
5.5L V-8 32 valve DOHC SMPI, 382hp @ 6,000RPM, 7-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive
5.5L V-12 36 valve SOHC SMPI, 510hp @ 5,000RPM, 5-spd automatic w/overdrive, Rear-wheel drive

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