2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparisons

General Pricing

Resale Value	$138,000.00	$121,250.00	$78,050.00
Destination	$875.00	$1,800.00	$875.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	5.5L V8	4.2L V8	4.2L V8
Horsepower	536 @ 5500 RPM	400 @ 7000 RPM	372 @ 6800 RPM
Torque	590 @ 2000 RPM	339 @ 4750 RPM	328 @ 3500 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	5461	4244	4163
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.9 X 3.6	3.6 X 3.1	3.3 X 3.6
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.0:1	12.5:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	15	12	17
Highway (mpg)	22	20	27

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	4786.2	4962.6	4409.2
Wheelbase (in.)	124.6	120.6	117.8
Length (in.)	206.7	200.7	202.2
Width (in.)	73.7	74.6	76.7
Height (in.)	58.0	56.6	57.5
Track Front (in.)	62.9	62.3	64.7
Track Rear (in.)	63.2	62.8	64.4
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	5
Front Headroom (in.)	37.8	36.6	37.2
Rear Headroom (in.)	38.5	35.8	38.1
Front Legroom (in.)	41.9	41.7	41.4
Rear Legroom (in.)	42.3	40.3	38.7
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	59.1	54.2	59.1
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	58.7	52.1	57.8
Front Hip Room (in.)	60.8	N/A	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	60.9	N/A	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

109.4

N/A

100.3

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	multi-link
Rear Suspension	multi-link	wishbone	wishbone
Tires	255/35R20	245/45R18	255/40R19

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	Std.	Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System	Std.	Std.	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	Yes	Yes
CD Changer	Yes	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	Std.
Navigation Aid	Std.	Std.	Std.

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	Yes	Yes	Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	Std.	N/A	Std.

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Yes

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

Std.

Std.

Std.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.