S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Photos of Short Wheelbase S Class

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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 08:50 PM
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Question Photos of Short Wheelbase S Class

hey everyone,

does anyone have any photos of a short wheelbase S class. i'm curious what the shorter version looks like. in the U.S. we only recieve the the long wheelbase. even a web address to some photos would help.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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SHORT WHEEL BASE

There are pics of the vehicle on the Mercedes World Wide web site as well as the web sites of those nations which sell the vehicle, try MB Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore!
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 07:22 AM
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isnt that S Class in hong kong a SWB? i think its an s320 or something like that
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:41 AM
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I dont think we have any SWB S-classes here. The S comes in 320, 430, 500 and 600 but the body is the same. Honestly i never knew that MB made SWB cars.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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Hey,

Mercedes no longer makes SWB models for the US market. Every S-Class for the European market (except the S600) is offered with either a standard short (116.7 in.) or optional long (121.5 in.) wheelbase. But sorry, no pics...

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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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SWB

the SWB is exclusive to Canada now...I ordered an S430 SWB The handling is better, the car is 5 inches shorter (you don't really notice it except in the rear doors)

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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:54 PM
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Re: SWB

Originally posted by Sean
the SWB is exclusive to Canada now...I ordered an S430 SWB The handling is better, the car is 5 inches shorter (you don't really notice it except in the rear doors)

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Sean,

What is the difference in price between the two? I truly never knew MB still gave you a choice.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:59 PM
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hi everyone,

i went to mb worldwide....no photos of short wheelbase S class.
isn't that strange??? well if anyone has another idea drop a post.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 12:26 AM
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I am supposed to get my car in 5 weeks. When I do I will post a pic. The price difference was $7,000.00 between the short wheelbase and the long wheelbase. The problem for me was that the E class was too small, and the S class was too long. The E Class with the S options was only $3000.00 cheaper than the S430...so I went with the SW S.

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:45 AM
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S320 SWB PIC!

SORRY ITS NOT THE NEST ANGLE BUT ILL KEEP LOOKING FOR YOU!
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:49 AM
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S320 SWB
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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S320 SWB

HERES A LINK TO A GREAT PIC!


http://www.mercedes.com.au/gifs/Used...x0252247PM.jpg

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by Sean
I am supposed to get my car in 5 weeks. When I do I will post a pic. The price difference was $7,000.00 between the short wheelbase and the long wheelbase. The problem for me was that the E class was too small, and the S class was too long. The E Class with the S options was only $3000.00 cheaper than the S430...so I went with the SW S.

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I have ordered my 03 S430 for the same reasons. Besides, I think the S in SWB stands for Standard and not necessary for "Short". I ordered my car from the MB Downtown Toronto dealer. My S430 will have the Sport package too. With the increased price for the E500's, S430 is definitely a more appealing choice!
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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The S430 is really a great choice...and the high torque makes the car fast and powerful....its all you need if your not going on the track!

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