Compare 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $70,800 | $70,800 | $66,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $65,844 | $65,844 | $60,370 |
| Destination | $645 | $645 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Voice Activated | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Genuine Wood | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | N/A | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Premium Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | |
| CD Player | Compatible | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | |
| Speakers | 10 Bose | 14 Performance | |
| Amplifier | N/A | Premium | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | Standard | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On | N/A | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | SmartKey | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Optional | N/A | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P225/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Tires - Rear | P245/40YR10 BSW Summer Performance | 255/45ZR10 | |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.3L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Ride Control | Standard | Optional | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Optional | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Optional | |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | N/A | |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 2.93 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 203.1 " | 201.7 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.1 " | 73.3 " | |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 56.1 " | |
| Engine | 4.3L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 275 @ 5,750 Rpm | 282 @ 5,400 Rpm | |
| Torque | 295 @ 3,000 Rpm | 324 @ 3,700 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 23 Mpg | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.62/3.26 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,133 Lbs. | 4,288 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,346 Lbs. | |
| Payload | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 " | 120.9 " | |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 60.9 " | |
| Rear Track | 62.0 " | 61.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 20.0 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .31 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.9 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3 " | 41.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 37.5 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.1 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 59.2 " | 60.0 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.3 " | 60.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.2 " | 58.4 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.4 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 107 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 23.2 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
