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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
New from
$179,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
11.5 - 14.8 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $179,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $435,900 for the AMG.
There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 4.3L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 5L multi-point injection (225kW/460Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (368kW/800Nm), 3.7L multi-point injection (180kW/350Nm), 5.4L supercharger multi-point injection (368kW/700Nm) and 6L turbo multi-point injection (450kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2005 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $210,900 |
| 5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $263,900 |
| 5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $355,900 |
| 3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $179,900 |
| 3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $194,900 |
| 4.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $229,900 |
AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $355,900 |
| 6L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $435,900 |
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 4 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 4.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.8L 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-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.5 L/100km |
| 5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 14.8 L/100km |
| 3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.5 L/100km |
2005 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 $179,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG that starts from $435,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1855mm wide, 5163mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which has 450kW of power from its 6L 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 Base which weighs 2590 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded.