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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $106,400 - $277,600
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $103,100 - $273,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Displacement
4.0 L/243 6.0 L/365 3.0 L/182
5.5 L/333 6.0 L/365 4.7 L/285 3.0 L/182
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
603 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm 621 hp @ 5500 rpm 362 hp @ 5500 rpm 463 hp @ 525 rpm
577 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 5500 rpm 449 hp @ 5250 rpm 523 hp @ 4900 rpm 329 hp @ 5250 rpm 436 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque
664 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
664 ft-lb @ 2250 rpm 737 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 354 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 479 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC Auto SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-Speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic 9G-TRONIC Automatic
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed Sport AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC Auto 9G-TRONIC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Spd Sports Auto -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Plug-In Electric
Fuel Consumption: City
12.8 - 18.7 L/100 km
10.0 - 18.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.5 - 11.6 L/100 km
7.9 - 11.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.5 - 18.7 L/100 km
7.9 - 18.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
78.5 - 92.0 L
78.5 - 80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Not Available
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
998 - 1,069 mm
998 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 - 1,064 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,448 - 1,554 mm
1,516 - 1,539 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 996 mm
932 - 996 mm
Rear Leg Room
848 - 1,074 mm
1,092 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,257 - 1,562 mm
1,374 - 1,501 mm
Trunk Volume
198 - 530 L
249 - 530 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,944 - 3,366 mm
2,944 - 3,165 mm
Length, Overall
5,027 - 5,461 mm
5,027 - 5,286 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,900 - 1,930 mm
1,900 - 1,915 mm
Height, Overall
1,417 - 1,499 mm
1,417 - 1,499 mm
Min Ground Clearance
114 - 119 mm
127 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,095 - 2,335 kg
2,050 - 2,255 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/45YR20 P255/40YR20 P245/40YR20 P245/45HR19
P255/45YR20 P245/40YR20 P245/45HR19 P255/45R20 P255/40YR20
Rear Tire Size
P285/40YR20 P285/35YR20 P275/35YR20 P275/40HR19
P285/40YR20 P275/35YR20 P275/40HR19 P285/35R20 P285/35YR20 P245/35YR20 P245/45HR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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Vehicle Information
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