2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Used from

    $196,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 12 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 2D coupe 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 4 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2016.

    Engine options include 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (335kW/700Nm), 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (390kW/830Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/620Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (245kW/480Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (170kW/500Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/900Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2016 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    167.52 - 215.01 kW/t
    64 kW/t
    256.77 kW/t
    Boot Space
    370 - 400 litres
    110 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.62 - 12.05 L/100km
    4.29 L/100km
    13.16 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 930 km
    396 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $327,216 - $502,500
    $24,190
    $502,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    20,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    No Data
    New this year
    10 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price

    Maybach

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$448,326
    *excl. on-roads

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 120
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.8
      • Range (km): 1.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Dual View Screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Rear Passenger Control
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 200.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.1
      • Headroom Front: 1069
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Rear: 995
      • Hip Room Front (in): 61.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1554
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 61.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1561
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1516
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1501
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Ventilated
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 204
      • Maximum Power Kw: 150
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 3800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1600
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 13
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Fragrance Diffuser
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): 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 - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Interactive
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Touch Screen
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 120
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.8
      • Range (km): 1.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Type: Bucket
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 204
      • Maximum Power Kw: 150
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 3800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1600
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic

    Maybach

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Individual & Bench
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Rear: 995
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 61.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1561
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1501
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    AMG

    Adds to Maybach:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.7
      • Headroom Rear: 933
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1540
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1374
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1449
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1305
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Maybach:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.1
      • Headroom Front: 1069
      • Hip Room Front (in): 61.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1554
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1516
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Individual & Bench
      • Ventilated
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Interactive
    • Ventilation system
      • Fragrance Diffuser
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    2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions

    1496mm
    1899mm
    5246mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

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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 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.

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    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.

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    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, Mercedes-AMG and 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.