2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 2D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $195,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $429,800 for the Maybach.
There are 4 variants of the S-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (345kW/700Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (335kW/700Nm), 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (250kW/700Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/520Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2018 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Interior
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Maybach.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,125 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,899 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 720 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $195,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach that starts from $429,800.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Edition S.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach which measures 1899mm wide, 5462mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach which weighs 2820 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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