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    S 280 Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 280

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

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    S 280

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $151,900†
    Price & specs

    S 280

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $159,000†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2799
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 2799
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 73.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Capacity (L): 100
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Main Capacity (L): 100
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Clock
    Not Available
    Clock
    Type: Analog
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 13.3
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 18
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 19
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 12
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 13.3
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 18
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 19
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 12
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 199
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 13.3
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 19
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 13.3
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 19
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Not Available
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 524
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 524
    External Dimensions
    Overall Height (in): 58.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1486
    Overall Length (in): 201.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5113
    Overall Width (in): 74.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1886
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12180
    Wheelbase (in): 119.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 3040
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 63.2
    Front Track (mm): 1606
    Overall Height (in): 58.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1486
    Overall Length (in): 201.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5113
    Overall Width (in): 74.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1886
    Rear Track (in): 62.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1579
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12180
    Wheelbase (in): 119.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 3040
    Internal Dimensions
    Not Available
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 39.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 994
    Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 988
    Front Hip Room (in): 63.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1624
    Rear Hip Room (in): 62.8
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1594
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1094
    Rear Leg Room (in): 36.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 917
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.7
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1568
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 61.3
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1556
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Black
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Black
    Headlights
    Configuration: Twin
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Metallic
    Paint
    Type: Metallic
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Steel
    Sunroof
    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Heat Reflective Glass
    Location: ?
    Heat Reflective Glass
    Location: ?
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
    Sun Visors
    Location: Center
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Center
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5622
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1960
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4321
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5622
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1960
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4321
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 10
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 10
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Reading Lights
    Not Available
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Leather
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Leather
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Luxury Trim
    Not Available
    Luxury Trim
    Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
    Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Covered
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Covered
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear
    Glove Compartment
    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Cup Holders
    Not Available
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Seat Back Storage
    Not Available
    Seat Back Storage
    Location: Front
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Ventilation System
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Rear Heater
    Not Available
    Rear Heater
    Type: Electric
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Not Available
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Not Available
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Remote Operation: yes

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