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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $157,300 for the S 280 variant and topping out at $353,600 for the S 600 L variant.
There are 6 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1995.
The 1996 S-Class was offered with a 3 year warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class include 2.8 in-line 6-cylinder (142kW/270Nm), 3.2 in-line 6-cylinder (170kW/315Nm), 4.2 v8 (205kW/400Nm), 5 v8 (235kW/470Nm) and 6 v12 (290kW/570Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $157,300 - $353,600â€
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $157,300 - $353,600â€
- 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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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.
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
News
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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
Price
$157,300 - $353,600
$124,500
$353,600
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Years on Sale
5 years
2 years
6 years
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Base
2026
$251,600
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 |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
202443Total Sales
202580Total Sales
20268YTD Sales
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months#
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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
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