2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan S550
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan S550 is a 449-hp 4.7-liter turbocharged V8 sedan with a 9g-tronic 9-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $96,600 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $96,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $97,525 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.7L V8 Biturbo |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Horsepower | 449 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.9 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged V8 direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.35 (39 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.24 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.25 (93 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.64 (128 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.21 (173 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (210 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.86 (244 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.72 (291 mph **) |
| 9th Gear | 0.6 (350 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.8 |
| Final Drive | 2.47 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 24.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
| Turning Diameter | 40.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.6 in diameter / 1.4 in thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.2 in diameter / 1.0 in thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.0J x 18 in (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 8.0J x 18 in (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 245/50 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/50 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.5 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.12 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,630 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 43.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.1 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline