Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in |
Width | 73.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
Standard Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
Standard Transmission | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |   |   |   |
Standard Tires | 255/45HR18 tires | 255/35ZR20 tires (front) 275/35ZR20 tires (rear) | 255/45ZR18 tires (front) 275/45ZR18 tires (rear) | 255/35ZR20 tires (front) 275/35ZR20 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 255/40ZR19 tires (front) 275/40ZR19 tires (rear) |   | 255/40ZR19 tires (front) 275/40ZR19 tires (rear) |   |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Great acceleration and smooth, quiet especially for such a heavy car-performance is fabulous see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Ample acceleration even at highway speeds see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
the S Class allows you to drive around town at boulevard speeds effortlessly yet if you wish to quickly speed up and pass at 120 kph on the highway that is also effortless. 160 kph cruising feels like you really would like to go even faster and you could. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Smooth and quiet when driving slowly, and a beast when you stomp on the gas. This car has been ultra reliable with awesome highway mileage. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tires: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 0 | Rotating every 5000 miles sure keeps an even wear which in turn gives good braking. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Continental OEM are great, replacements are not. Stick with Michelins if you can afford them, as they are worth every penny. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan, ext. | S550 | 86,700 | 80,631 | 875 |
4dr Sedan, ext. | S63 AMG | 127,000 | 118,110 | 875 |
4dr Sedan, ext. | S600 | 144,200 | 134,106 | 875 |
4dr Sedan, ext. | S65 AMG | 194,000 | 180,420 | 875 |