2008 Mercedes - Benz AMG S550

2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG S550

Located in Germany, AMG, is the high performance subsidiary of Mercedes Benz. They hire independent engineers to modify the Mercedes Benz giving it a more aggressive look while incorporating more performance focused and handling features to the already luxurious car. They combine the best of both worlds offering a sporty driving feel with all the latest and greatest features found in high end luxury cars. This nice 2008 S550 has just under 63,000 original miles and has been well cared for since new. It is painted in Calcite White with a nice Black leather interior that is all in great shape. Check out the tables below to get an idea of all the stock features packed into this beauty.

Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy

Engine Gas V8, 5.5L

EPA Class Large

Style Name S550 Sedan

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity 5

Passenger Doors 4

Body Style 4dr Car

Transmission 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift

Dimensions
Vehicle

EPA Classification Large

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4465

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5

Front Leg Room (in) 41.9

Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.7

Passenger Volume (ftณ) 109.0

Second Head Room (in) 38.5

Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1

Front Head Room (in) 37.8

Second Leg Room (in) 42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in) 124.6

Track Width, Rear (in) 63.2

Height, Overall (in) 58.0

Length, Overall (in) 205.0

Track Width, Front (in) 63.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ftณ) 16.3

Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.8

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21

Performance Specs
Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 391 @ 2800 - 4800

Fuel System SFI

Engine Type Gas V8

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 382 @ 6000

Displacement 5.5L/333

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42 (R2 2.23)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Type 7

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92

Brakes

Brake Type Power

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Type Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size - TBD -

Front Tire Size P255/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P255/45R18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/5-Arm

Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/4-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Safety Features
Safety

Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes

Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes

Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes

Air Bag-Side Body-Rear Yes

Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes

Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes

Brakes-ABS Yes

Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes

Traction Control Yes

Fog Lamps Yes

Tire Pressure Monitor Yes

Stability Control Yes

Other Features

Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
Front/rear side airbags
Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
Front passenger occupant classification system
PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc: emergency tensioning...
Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point...
Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
Child safety rear door locks
Electronic stability program (ESP)

This clean AMG is a super nice car that leaves nothing to be desired. It is fully loaded with all the bells and whistles.