2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
The benchmark ultra-luxury sedan.
2002 S-Class Review Summary & Specifications
Mercedes S-Class offers a lot, as it should. It represents the state of the technological art of the high-performance luxury sedan. Its interior comfort is unsurpassed, its styling is aerodynamically efficient. It says Mercedes (spelled "status") all the way.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | S430 ($71,850); S500 ($80,200); S55 AMG ($99,500); S600 ($115,200) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic with manual shift |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.3-liter V8; 302-hp 5.0-liter V8; 354-hp 5.4-liter V8; 362-hp 5.8-liter V12 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic with manual shift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front, door and window airbags; ABS; Brake Assist; ESP; xenon headlamps with washers; BabySmart seat system; Tele Aid emergency calling |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 71850 |
| Model Tested MSRP | S500 ($80,200) |
| Standard Equipment | Airmatic suspension; soft Nappa leather upholstery with burl walnut trim; Bose sound system with CD; COMAND navigation system; 14-way power front seats; sunroof |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport package ($4975) |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | 1000 |
| Price as Tested | 86820 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 302 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 339 @ 2700-4250 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 203.1/73.1/56.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.1/62.1 |
| Turning Radius | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/59.2/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/58.3/40.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | four-link, coil springs, electrohydraulic damping with gas-charged shocks, level control |
| Rear Suspension | five-link, coil springs, electrohydraulic damping with gas-charged shocks, level control |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4133 |
| Stock Tires | p245/45YR18 front - P275/40YR18 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | 13.1-inch vended and drilled disc / 11.8-inch vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.2 |