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2008 Mercedes Benz S Class 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD

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EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
  • City 14/hwy 21 (5.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
  • Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, driver-selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamp, automatic lamp substitution, heated headlamp washers
  • Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals
  • Front halogen foglamps
  • Infrared reflective & noise insulating glass
  • Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass
  • Pwr tilt & slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory
  • Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory
  • Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
  • Single rear foglamp
  • Variable doorstop
INTERIOR
  • 14-way pwr heated front seats w/lumbar support, 3-position memory
  • 14-way pwr-adjustable front seats w/pneumatic lumbar support (2008)
  • 20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system
  • 20GB hard drive based in-dash GPS navigation system (2008)
  • 4-way tilt & telescoping pwr steering column w/memory
  • Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft
  • Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft, built-in keypad beneath headrest for hands-free communication & radio presets
  • Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature
  • Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature
  • Audible reminders & messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, seat- belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats), rear console vents
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, seat belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)
  • Built in telephone keypad
  • Chrome-framed analog clock
  • COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems
  • Dark Burl Walnut wood trim (2008)
  • Digital instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection
  • Dual front/rear reading lamps
  • Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge
  • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim
  • Hands-free communication system w/voice control
  • Hands-free communication system w/voice control (2008)
  • Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc: integrated single feed 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, digital dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
  • Leather upholstery
  • Leather upholstery (2008)
  • Leather-wrapped pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio, voice, telephone & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio, voice, telephone & multifunction display controls
  • Locator lighting
  • Memory card slot (2008)
  • Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
  • Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance
  • Multifunction displays in instrument cluster faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance, t
  • Night security illumination
  • On board tire pressure monitoring system
  • PCMCIA memory card slot
  • Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up & down
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down
  • Quad illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Rear folding center armrest-inc: enclosed storage, (2) cupholders
  • Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft
  • Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft, remote retraction
  • Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp
  • Sirius satellite radio (2008)
  • SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock
  • SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking
  • Stainless steel door sill trim
  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)
MECHANICAL
  • 18" x 8.5" 9-spoke aluminum wheels
  • 18" x 8.5" 9-spoke aluminum wheels (2008)
  • 255/45R18 all-season tires (2008)
  • 5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine (2008)
  • 5.5L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
  • 7-speed automatic transmission
  • 7-speed automatic transmission (2008)
  • 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift
  • Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping
  • Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping (2008)
  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
  • Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Independent 4-link front suspension-inc: anti-lift control, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems
  • Independent multilink rear suspension w/antisquat, antidive system
  • P255/45R18 all-season tires
  • Pwr 4-piston front & 1-piston rear vented disc brakes
  • Pwr 4-piston perforated & vented front & 1-piston vented rear disc brakes
  • Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering
  • Rear wheel drive
NOTE
  • **ALL STANDARDS ARE 2007 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
SAFETY
  • 3-point front seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters
  • 3-point front seatbelts-inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder-belt height-adjusters
  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
  • Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
  • Front & rear side airbags
  • Front passenger occupant classification system
  • Front/rear side airbags
  • Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
  • Outboard rear 3-point seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters
  • Outboard rear 3-point seatbelts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, automatic shoulder-belt height-adjusters
  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
  • Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point seat belt
  • Side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
  • Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

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