Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1994–2027
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.8 L/100km, about $2,846 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 8.8 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,846
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 5
What a S-Class costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.87 per 100 km | $2,846 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.24 per 100 km | $2,358 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.70 per 100 miles | £1,729 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.29 per 100 miles | $2,199 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2027 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses 8.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,846 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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