2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Used from

    $206,589 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Excellent

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.4 - 12.7 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $206,589 for the Base variant and topping out at $445,236 for the Maybach.

    There are 4 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.

    Engine options include 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (345kW/700Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm), 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/600Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 S-Class was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    168.53 - 219.39 kW/t
    76.09 kW/t
    475 kW/t
    Boot Space
    250 - 400 litres
    74 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.47 - 9.9 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    14.08 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    808 - 941 km
    392 km
    1,347 km
    Price
    $326,634 - $414,611
    $29,780
    $846,888
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    10,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    27 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    Edition S

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • 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: 10
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Matrix
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • 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): 59.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1499
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 200
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 124
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Wheel
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • 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 & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • 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
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to Edition S:
    • Air conditioning
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Touch Screen
    • Audio zones
      • Number Of Zones: 2
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 2
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 18.7
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.9
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 21.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 16.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Blu-ray
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Rear Passenger Control
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1009
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1003
      • Hip Room Front (in): 62.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1592
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 62.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1582
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1469
    • LED lights
      • Oled
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ski Hatch
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Ventilation system
      • Ion Filtering
      • Fragrance Diffuser
      • Touch Screen Controls
    Removes from Edition S:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
    • 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 Rear (in): 59.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1499
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • 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): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1449
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1258
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
      • Ventilated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Interactive
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Touch Screen
    • Audio zones
      • Number Of Zones: 2
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 2
    • Display screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 18.7
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.9
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 21.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 16.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1009
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1003
      • Hip Room Front (in): 62.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1592
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 62.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1582
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1516
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1469
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls

    Maybach

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • 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
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1491
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Type: Bucket
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 24
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • 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): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1449
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1258
    • LED lights
      • Oled
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
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    2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions

    1496mm
    1899mm
    5255mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.9L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Maybach with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12.7L 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
    2.9L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.4 L/100km
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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.

    2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 5 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 $206,589.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach that starts from $445,236.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Edition S.

    The 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.