Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base (2015) price & specs

Base

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as an upper Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $285,000 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 4.7L 8-cylinder engine that has 335 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 700 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the S-Class Base uses 9.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 215g of CO₂. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 761km per full tank

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1496mm (58.9 inches) in height, 5116mm (201.4 inches) in length, 1899mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 3035mm (119.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1995kg (4398.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class Base comes standard with 245/35 R20 front tyres and 275/35 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

84.37 - 211.9 kW/t

84.37 kW/t

216.04 kW/t

Boot Space

370 - 530 litres

335 litres

530 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.5 - 12 L/100km

3.1 L/100km

16.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

667 - 1,556 km

568 km

1,556 km

Price

$475,203 - $475,624

$475,203

$626,731

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Service Interval

12 months

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Dimensions

5,116 mm

1,899 mm

1,496 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	5,116 mm
Overall Width	1,899 mm
Overall Height	1,496 mm
Wheelbase	3,035 mm
Turning Circle	11,900 mm
Load Capacity	700 kg

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Sales Data

202443Total Sales

202580Total Sales

202634YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features & Specs

Base

4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Automatic door closing

Side doors: yes

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Stop/go function: Stop & Go

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Internal Memory /HD

Storage capacity: 200 GB

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Steering wheel position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 12.3 in

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Full Automatic Parking

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Camera

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Includes memory seat adjustments: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 215 g/km

Engine

Configuration: V

Cc: 4,663 cc

Liters: 4.7 L

Number of cylinders: 8

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 70 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 9.2 L/100km

Country/highway: 7.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 761 km

Combined: 10.9 km/L

Country/highway: 13.9 km/L

Urban: 7.8 km/L

Urban: 12.9 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 456 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 335 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 700 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,250 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Limited slip differential

Location rear: yes

Type: Electronic

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Electric adjustment: yes

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered, Wood

Levelling

Location front: yes

Operation: Automatic

Location rear: yes

Operation: Automatic

Responsive suspension

Driver selectable: yes

Type: Electronic

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Air

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Air

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 245 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 35

Tire width: 275 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 20 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 20 in

Rim width: 9.5 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: W221

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Sedan

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat up; to lower window: 530 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 11,900 mm

Front track: 1,634 mm

Overall height: 1,496 mm

Overall length: 5,116 mm

Overall width: 1,899 mm

Rear track: 1,637 mm

Wheelbase: 3,035 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,069 mm

Headroom rear: 995 mm

Hip room front: 1,554 mm

Hip room rear: 1,561 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,516 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,501 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): LED

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,100 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 2,695 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,995 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Brand name: Burmester

Number of: 13

Subwoofer: yes

System

Digital media card: yes

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain

On doors: Wood/Woodgrain

On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain

Airbags

Number of: 8

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Electric adjustable: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Lane departure warning

Activates brakes: yes

Activates steering: yes

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 7

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Thigh support type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Ventilated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 7

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Thigh support type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Ventilated: yes

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Fixed

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 48 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† 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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