2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S550 | 16.9 | 11.1 | 14.3 L/100 km |
| S550 4matic | 17.1 | 11.4 | 14.6 L/100 km |
| S600 | 20.8 | 13.5 | 17.5 L/100 km |
| S63 AMG | 20.8 | 13.5 | 17.5 L/100 km |
| S65 AMG | 21.4 | 14.1 | 18.1 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Other
Transport Canada 2008242 ·
Certain vehicles may have been programmed with incorrect software calibration data during the manufacturing process. This could affect various functions such as: The electric fuel pump may not receive a signal which, in case of a crash, may prevent the fuel pump from disconnecti...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Electrical
Transport Canada 2008089 ·
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an improperly manufactured Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM-F). This could interrupt electrical supply to, and impede the functioning of, the wiper system, steering wheel adjustment, headlamp and turn signal operation. L...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 5.5 L 8-cylinder, 5.5 L 12-cylinder, 6.2 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 12-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 7-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Automatic (S7), Automatic (S5)
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD