Diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1993–2019
Mercedes-Benz S
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz S. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 5.8 L/100km: 49 mpg UK, 41 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 5.8 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 49 mpg
- US mpg
- 41 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a S costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.05 per 100 km | $1,876 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.00 per 100 km | $1,554 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.28 per 100 miles | £1,140 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.73 per 100 miles | $1,449 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.6 L/100km | 109 mpg | 90 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 13.4 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 14.0 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 14.9 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 14.9 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz S questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz S?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S uses 5.8 L/100km by its official figures: 49 mpg in UK gallons and 41 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,876 in New Zealand, $1,554 in Australia, £1,140 in United Kingdom, $1,449 in United States.
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