2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550
Specifications, live market data, colors, and factory features.
45 for sale right now
$7,938 – $20,197
Specifications
Performance
- Engine
- 5.5L V-Shaped
- Horsepower
- 382 hp
- Torque
- 391 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 7-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Fuel & Efficiency
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- MPG City
- 14 mpg
- MPG Highway
- 21 mpg
- MPG Combined
- 16 mpg
- Fuel Tank
- 23.8 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 205″
- Width
- 73.7″
- Height
- 58″
- Wheelbase
- 124.6″
- Curb Weight
- 4,465 lbs
- Cargo Volume
- 16.3 cu ft
Body & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seating
- 5
- Base MSRP
- $86,700
Colors
Factory colors on 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550s for sale now.
Exterior
- Black14
- Iridium Silver Metallic(silver)4
- Gray3
- White2
- Silver1
- Dark Blue(blue)1
- SILVER1
- Capri Blue Metallic(blue)1
Interior
- Black10
- Brown4
- Gray4
- Black Leather(black)2
- Tan(brown)2
- GRAY1
- Leather(brown)1
- Cashmere/Savannah1
- Grey/Dark Grey(gray)1
- Beige(brown)1
Live Market Data
Computed from active 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 listings nationwide, updated continuously.
Price Distribution
Price vs. Mileage
Latest S 550 Listings
The newest 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550s on the market.

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$12,127
Est. $186/mo*
Autodeals

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$13,493
Est. $206/mo*
Americars Group

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$9,784
Est. $153/mo*
Baltimore Automotive Group

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$10,354
Est. $161/mo*
Carbox

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$9,899
Est. $154/mo*
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Sandy

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$18,748
Est. $280/mo*
Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT Manhattan

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$12,993
Est. $198/mo*
Alico Auto

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$20,197
Est. $301/mo*
Ene Motors
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Factory Features
Standard equipment from the window sticker, reviewed for accuracy.
Comfort & Convenience
- Automatic dual-zone climate control with electrostatic dust and pollen filters; sun, humidity, and dew-point sensors; tunnel mode with 1-touch closing of all windows; seat-belt usage sensors
- Rear window defroster with auto-shutoff based on time, speed, and exterior temperature
- Power windows with 1-touch express up/down (front and rear)
- Power rear window sunshade with 1-touch express up/down
- Integrated HomeLink-compatible 3-button garage door opener
- Hands-free communication system with voice control
- Cellular telephone preparation with Bluetooth
- Auxiliary power outlet
- Remote trunk release
- Power-assisted soft-close trunk lid (where equipped as base convenience; electronic trunk closer was package-dependent on some markets—US base lists remote trunk open via SmartKey)
Driver Assistance
- Cruise control
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Light-sensing automatic headlamps
- Speed-sensitive power steering
Entertainment
- harman/kardon LOGIC7 600-watt digital surround sound system with AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, 14 speakers, 5.1-channel amplifier, dynamic volume control, and fiber-optic component communication
- PCMCIA memory card slot for MP3 playback
- 20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system with 8-inch COMAND display
- SIRIUS satellite radio (standard on 2008 S550)
- Steering-wheel audio and multi-function controls
Exterior
- Power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof with 1-touch express open and memory
- Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, light-sensing auto-on, automatic lamp substitution, and heated headlamp washers
- Active/cornering bi-xenon headlamp function
- Front halogen foglamps
- Single rear foglamp
- Dual heated auto-folding power mirrors with memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, and integrated LED turn signals
- Infrared-reflecting and noise-insulating glass
- Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers with heated washer system
- Variable doorstop / continuously variable doorhold
- Chrome grille moldings
- Body-colored bumpers
- Clearcoat monotone paint
Interior
- 14-way power heated front bucket seats with power lumbar and 3-position memory
- Active front head restraints with adjustable height and fore-aft (keypad under headrest for hands-free and radio presets)
- Rear head restraints in all seating positions with manually adjustable fore-aft
- Leather upholstery
- Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim
- Leather-wrapped power 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel with mounted shift buttons and audio, voice, telephone, and multi-function display controls; programmable easy-exit and memory
- COMAND cockpit management and data system
- Multi-function displays in instrument cluster (trip computer, exterior temp, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminders/malfunctions, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance)
- Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display
- Digital instrumentation including speedometer, odometer, and Touch Shift gear/mode display
- Electronic analog tachometer and fuel gauge
- Touch turn signals (3-flash one-touch)
- Front/rear floor mats
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Quad illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual front/rear reading lamps
- Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting
- Night security illumination
- Locator lighting with headlamp switch-off delay
Mechanical & Performance
- 5.5L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine (382 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 391 lb-ft @ 2,800–4,800 rpm)
- 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission with Touch Shift
- DIRECT SELECT column gear selector with steering-wheel shift buttons
- Rear-wheel drive
- AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension with ADS II adaptive damping
- Independent 4-link front suspension with anti-lift control, gas-pressurized shocks, and stabilizer bar
- Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive systems
- Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- Pwr 4-piston perforated and vented front / 1-piston vented rear disc brakes
- 4-wheel ABS with Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control (ASR)
- Electronic parking brake with automatic disengagement
- P255/45R18 all-season tires
- 18" x 8.5" 9-spoke aluminum wheels
- Dual stainless-steel exhaust
- Premium unleaded fuel requirement
Safety & Security
- Driver and front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
- Front and rear side airbags
- Front and rear side window curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Front passenger occupant classification system
- PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
- 3-point front and rear outboard seat belts with emergency tensioning devices, adaptive force limiters, and automatic shoulder-belt height adjusters
- Rear center automatic shoulder-belt height-adjustable 3-point seat belt
- Universal LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system
- Child safety rear door locks
- Emergency interior trunk release with illumination
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- SmartKey system with remote central locking, anti-theft engine immobilizer, and drive-away automatic locking
- SmartKey infrared remote (trunk open, windows/sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock)
- Anti-theft alarm with remote panic feature and tow-away protection
- Tele Aid GPS satellite system (stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock, automatic alarm and collision notification)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- 4-wheel ABS with Brake Assist
Warranty
- Basic: 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain / powertrain: 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Corrosion: 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: unlimited years / unlimited miles