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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Used from
$189,874 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
10.2 - 14.9 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $189,874 for the Base variant and topping out at $474,324 for the AMG.
There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.
Engine options include 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (173kW/540Nm), 6.2L multi-point injection (386kW/630Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (450kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2008 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $189,874 |
| 5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $189,874 |
| 3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $189,874 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $189,874 |
AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $349,974 |
| 6.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $349,974 |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 14.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz S-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 14.3 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.2 L/100km |
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | - |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $189,874.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG that starts from $474,324.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1872mm wide, 5209mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which has 450kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.