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1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Used from
$157,300 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
9.5 - 11.5 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $157,300 for the S 280 variant and topping out at $353,600 for the S 600 L.
There are 5 variants of the S-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (170kW/315Nm), 4.2L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 5.0L multi-point injection (235kW/470Nm) and 6.0L multi-point injection (290kW/570Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1997 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
S 280
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $157,300 |
S 320
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $190,200 |
S 420
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $229,300 |
S 500 L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $272,000 |
S 600 L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $353,600 |
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1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 280 with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the S 600 L with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz S-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 280 that starts from $157,300.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L that starts from $353,600.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: S 280, S 320, S 420, S 500 L and S 600 L.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 500 L which measures 1886mm wide, 5213mm in length and sits 1477mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L which has 290kW of power from its 6.0L 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 S 600 L which weighs 2720 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses premium unleaded.