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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Used from
$196,500 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.5 - 12 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a sports car offered in both 2D coupe and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $196,500 for the Base variant and topping out at $502,500 for the Mercedes-amg.
There are 3 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2016.
Engine options include 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/900Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (335kW/700Nm), 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (170kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (245kW/480Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/620Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 9-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
Mercedes-AMG
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $392,716 |
5.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $414,716 |
6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $493,000 |
6.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $502,216 |
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $196,500 |
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $220,955 |
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $224,200 |
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $235,000 |
4.7L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $295,000 |
4.7L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $327,500 |
6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $420,000 |
Maybach
Configuration | Price From* |
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6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $448,326 |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mercedes-AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12L 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 |
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5.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.2 L/100km |
5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.2 L/100km |
6.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
You should service your S-Class at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the S-Class's warranty.
2016 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.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $196,500.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Mercedes-AMG that starts from $502,500.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Mercedes-AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1899mm wide, 5246mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Mercedes-AMG 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 2815 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.