Facing tough competition from the BMW 7-series, Audi A8, and others, Mercedes-Benz pulled out all the stops with its all-new flagship S-class. For 2014, only the 455-hp S550 and 577-hp S63 AMG models are available, with more variants on the way for 2015. A host of innovative tech and luxury items are contained within the slinky sheetmetal, including a dizzying array of monitors and accident-avoidance systems that make the S-class as close to a self-driving car as currently exists.
Technical Specifications
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Brakes |
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Brake Type |
N/A |
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Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
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Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
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Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.2 in |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 in |
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Cargo Area Dimensions |
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Trunk Volume |
N/A ft³ |
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Cooling System |
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Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A qts |
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Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
520 |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150 |
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Emissions |
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Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
9.1 (Est) |
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
5.0 (Est) |
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Engine |
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Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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Displacement |
4.7 L/285 |
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Fuel System |
Direct Gasoline Injection |
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
449 @ 5250 |
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
516 @ 1800 |
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Exterior Dimensions |
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Wheelbase |
124.6 in |
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Length, Overall |
206.5 in |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74.8 in |
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Height, Overall |
58.8 in |
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Track Width, Front |
63.9 in |
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Track Width, Rear |
64.4 in |
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Min Ground Clearance |
5 in |
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Liftover Height |
N/A in |
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Fuel Tank |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21.1 gal |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A gal |
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Interior Dimensions |
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Passenger Capacity |
5 |
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Passenger Volume |
N/A ft³ |
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Front Head Room |
42.1 in |
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Front Leg Room |
N/A in |
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Front Shoulder Room |
N/A in |
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Front Hip Room |
N/A in |
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Second Head Room |
N/A in |
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Second Leg Room |
N/A in |
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Second Shoulder Room |
N/A in |
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Second Hip Room |
N/A in |
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Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
25 (Est) MPG |
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Cruising Range - City |
358.70 mi |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
17 (Est) MPG |
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Fuel Economy Est-Combined |
20 (Est) MPG |
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Cruising Range - Hwy |
527.50 mi |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - City |
N/A |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy |
N/A |
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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined |
N/A |
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Battery Range |
N/A mi |
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Steering |
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Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
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Suspension |
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Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link |
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Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front |
N/A mm |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear |
N/A mm |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front |
N/A in |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear |
N/A in |
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Tires |
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Front Tire Size |
P255/45HR18 |
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Rear Tire Size |
P255/45HR18 |
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Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Trans Order Code |
427 |
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Trans Type |
7 |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
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First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.38 |
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Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.86 |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.92 |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.37 |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
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Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.82 |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
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Clutch Size |
N/A in |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.65 |
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Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
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Vehicle |
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EPA Classification |
Large Cars |
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Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight |
4729 lbs |
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Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in |
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Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in |
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Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |