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, 2025

    The 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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    Power to Weight
    75.55 - 134.16 kW/t
    75.55 kW/t
    134.16 kW/t
    Boot Space
    524 litres
    410 litres
    990 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $157,300 - $353,600
    $78,950
    $353,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price

    S 280

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$157,300

    S 320

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$190,200

    S 420

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$229,300

    S 500 L

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$272,000

    S 600 L

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$353,600
    *excl. on-roads

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    S 280

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
      • Size: Wide
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Carpet On Lower Door Panel
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Argent
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 994
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Rear: 988
      • Hip Room Front (in): 63.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1624
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 62.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1594
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1049
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 917
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 61.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1568
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 61.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1556
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Gauge
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 11
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Particle Filter
      • Push Button Heater Controls
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    S 320

    Adds to S 280:
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Sliding
      • Sunshade
      • Tilting
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from S 280:
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel

    S 420

    Adds to S 320:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    Removes from S 320:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs

    S 500 L

    Adds to S 420:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 1007
    Removes from S 420:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 917

    S 600 L

    Adds to S 500 L:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: Wash/wipe
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Reclining
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
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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-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
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    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.