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Mercedes S55 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2021 review
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Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupe 2018 review: snapshot
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018 review
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Mercedes-Benz S560 2018 review: snapshot
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Mercedes-Benz S450L 2018 review: snapshot
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Mercedes-Benz S400d L 2018 review: snapshot
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Mercedes-Benz S350d 2018 review: snapshot
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 review
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2017 review
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2016 review
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $242,361 and going to $332,760 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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2024 | Sedan | 3.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO | $242,361 | $332,760 | |
2023 | Sedan | 3.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO | — | $340,450 | |
2022 | Sedan | 3.0L, Hyb/PULP, 9 SP AUTO | $212,410 | $337,920 | |
2021 | Sedan | 2.9L, Diesel, 9 SP AUTO | $179,410 | $392,150 | |
2020 | Sedan | 2.9L, Diesel, 9 SP AUTO | $135,850 | $387,530 | |
2020 | Coupe | 4.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO | $252,120 | $393,140 | |
2020 | Convertible | 4.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO | $269,610 | $424,270 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wheel Size
The Mercedes-Benz S55 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x45R18 for Sedan in 2006 with a wheel size that spans from 18x8.5 inches.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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2006 | Sedan | 245x45R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 265x40R18 | 18x9 inches | |
2005 | Sedan | 245x45R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 265x40R18 | 18x9 inches | |
2004 | Sedan | 245x45R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 265x40R18 | 18x9 inches | |
2003 | Sedan | 245x45R18 | 18x8.5 inches | 265x40R18 | 18x9 inches |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class VS the competition
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz S55 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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2006 | Sedan | 1444x1855x5043 mm | 147 mm | |
2005 | Sedan | 1444x1855x5043 mm | 147 mm | |
2004 | Sedan | 1444x1855x5043 mm | 147 mm | |
2003 | Sedan | 1444x1855x5043 mm | 147 mm |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity
The Mercedes-Benz S55 has maximum towing capacity of 2100kg for the latest model available.
Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
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2006 | Sedan | 2100kg | 2100kg | |
2005 | Sedan | 2100kg | 2100kg | |
2004 | Sedan | 2100kg | 2100kg | |
2003 | Sedan | 2100kg | 2100kg |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Consumption
The Mercedes-Benz S55 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 14.6L/100km for Sedan /PULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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2006 | Sedan | 14.6L/100km | 5.4L | PULP | 5 SP | |
2005 | Sedan | 14.6L/100km | 5.4L | PULP | 5 SP | |
2004 | Sedan | 14.6L/100km | 5.4L | PULP | 5 SP | |
2003 | Sedan | 14.6L/100km | 5.4L | PULP | 5 SP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class News
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