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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
New from
$157,300 excl. on-roads
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Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $157,300 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S 280 variant and topping out at $353,600 for the S 600 L.
There are 5 variants of the S-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (170kW/315Nm), 4.2L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 5L multi-point injection (235kW/470Nm) and 6L multi-point injection (290kW/570Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1997 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
S 280
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $157,300 |
S 320
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $190,200 |
S 420
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $229,300 |
S 500 L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $272,000 |
S 600 L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $353,600 |
All Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing
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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1998 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 S 280 that starts from $157,300.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L that starts from $353,600.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: S 280, S 320, S 420, S 500 L and S 600 L.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 500 L which measures 1886mm wide, 5213mm in length and sits 1486mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L which has 290kW of power from its 6L 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 S 600 L which weighs 2720 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded.