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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Research

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1996 S-Class Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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3,199 cc 3.2 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 89.9 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 100 liter fuel tank
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Power: 170 kW , 228 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 232 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic traction control via ABS
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
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Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
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Toned wide body side molding
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Front and rear toned impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
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Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.32
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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Double glazing
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Electric trunk/hatch pull down
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,113, overall width (mm): 1,887, overall height (mm): 1,486, wheelbase (mm): 3,040, front track (mm): 1,605, rear track (mm): 1,580 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,162
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Electric foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob
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Gloss multi-coat two-tone paint , black multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat two-tone paint
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Fixed rear window
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Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade
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Tinted glass
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Weights: curb weight (kg) 2,032
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
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CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
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Power antenna
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Remote control anti-theft protection
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Front and rear illuminated ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
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Automatic door closing
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 442 and all seats in place (liters): 442
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Front seats and rear seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Analog clock
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Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches
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Steering wheel mounted cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
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External temperature digital display
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
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Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment , electric adjustable head restraints on rear seats with rotational adjustment
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Headlight control with time delay switch-off
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Heated washer
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Illuminated entry system on interior
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 965, rear headroom (mm): 960, front hip room (mm): 1,473, rear hip room (mm): 1,463, front leg room (mm): 1,049, rear leg room (mm): 917, front shoulder room (mm): 1,567, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,560 and interior volume (liters): 3,061
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Low fuel level warning
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions and three passenger seat positions
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Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, includes sunroof and includes power windows
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with console mounted switches and two one-touch , rear power windows with console mounted switches
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Front and rear reading lights
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3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , lap reel rear seat belts on center side
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Folding rear seat center armrest
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Bench fixed three rear seats
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Automatic operation rear view mirror
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Electric remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
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Seating: five seats
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Eleven speakers
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Leather covered steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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