2008 Mercedes-Benz S-class Features And Specs

S550 S550 4MATIC Sedan Package Includes

• Interior

• 14-way pwr heated front bucket seats-inc

  pwr lumbar, 3-position seat memory

• Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft, built-in keypad beneath headrest for hands-free communication & radio presets

• Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft

• Leather upholstery

• Front/rear floor mats

• Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim

• Leather-wrapped pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc

  mounted shift buttons, audio, voice, telephone & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory

• COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems

• 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

• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc

  distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

• Audible reminders & messages-inc

  exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open

• Digital instrumentation-inc

  speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection

• Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge

• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

• Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down

• SmartKey system-inc

  remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

• SmartKey infrared remote-inc

  trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock

• Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc

  stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

• 20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system

• Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener

• Hands-free communication system w/voice control

• Cruise control

• Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature

• Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc

  AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components

• PCMCIA memory card slot

• 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)

• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• Quad illuminated vanity mirrors

• Dual front/rear reading lamps

• Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature

• Night security illumination

• Locator lighting

• Exterior

• Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory

• 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

• Front halogen foglamps

• Single rear foglamp

• Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc

  memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals

• Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass

• Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system

• Variable doorstop

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V8

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  5.5L/333

• Fuel System

  SFI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  382 @ 6000

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  391 @ 2800 - 4800

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags

• Front/rear side airbags

• Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor

• Front passenger occupant classification system

• PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system

• 3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc

  emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters

• Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point seat belt

• Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination

• Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

• Child safety rear door locks

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  NA

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  40.0

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 5.5L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine

• 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift

• Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement

• Electronic stability program (ESP)

• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

• 4MATIC all-wheel drive

• Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping

• 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

• P255/45R18 all-season tires

• 18\ x 8.5\ 9-spoke aluminum wheels

• Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering

• Pwr 4-piston perforated & vented front & 1-piston vented rear disc brakes

• Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  Independent

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  7

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.73

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.07

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Large

• Drivetrain

  4-Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

• Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Power

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  13.2 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.8 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA