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Car Specifications2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $190,000.
There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2006.
The 2008 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class include 3.0L v6 turbo (173kW/540Nm), 3.5L v6 (200kW/350Nm), 5.5L v8 (285kW/530Nm), 5.5L v12 turbo (380kW/830Nm) and 6.2L v8 (386kW/630Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic with manual mode or 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $190,000 - $340,000†
- Transmission
- 5 or 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $190,000 - $340,000†
- Transmission
- 5 or 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,076 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,871 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm |
| Load Capacity | 595 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant that starts from $190,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $340,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg shared by all variants.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant which measures 1871mm wide, 5206mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant which has 386kW of power and 630nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2690 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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