William Stopford
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices: Overhauled limo arriving in Australia soon
The refreshed Mercedes-Benz S-Class is coming to Australia soon with updated powertrains, bolder styling, and more technology.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
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- Driveaway
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- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Features & Specs
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S 280 and the most expensive being S 600 L.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
News
William Stopford
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices: Overhauled limo arriving in Australia soon
The refreshed Mercedes-Benz S-Class is coming to Australia soon with updated powertrains, bolder styling, and more technology.
6 Days Ago
Gautam Sharma
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed with stars in its eyes – and a new V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received the most comprehensive mid-life makeover in the history of the flagship limousine.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting AMG-style flat-plane crank V8 in 2026 overhaul
The updated S-Class will be powered by a flat-plane crank V8, previously reserved for flagship AMG Black Series performance models.
7 Months Ago
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Power to Weight
74.54 - 132.42 kW/t
74.54 kW/t
149.97 kW/t
Boot Space
524 litres
410 litres
525 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
5 years
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Base
2026
$269,133
Year
2026
Engine Type
3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
4.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
280 kW
370 kW
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Dimensions
5,113 mm
1,886 mm
1,477 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,113 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,886 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,477 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,180 mm |
| Load Capacity | 645 mm |
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Sales Data
202443Total Sales
202580Total Sales
202632YTD Sales
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months#
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 280 variant that starts from $157,300.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L variant that starts from $353,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 500 L variant which measures 1886mm wide, 5213mm in length and sits 1477mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L variant which has 290kW of power and 570nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2720 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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