2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    New from

    $215,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $215,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $385,000 for the AMG.

    There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2009.

    Engine options include 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (335kW/700Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/620Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/900Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2014 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    96.2 - 210.27 kW/t
    96.2 kW/t
    216.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 - 530 litres
    335 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 10.2 L/100km
    3.1 L/100km
    14.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    761 - 1,167 km
    612 km
    2,581 km
    Price
    $215,000 - $385,000
    $189,030
    $855,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    1 year
    5 years

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    2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Burmester
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: W221
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 166.25
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 200.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 530
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1069
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1554
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1516
      • Front Track (mm): 1634
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 61.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 61.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1496
      • Overall Length (mm): 5246
      • Overall Width (mm): 1899
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 995
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1561
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1501
      • Rear Track (mm): 1637
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12300
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3165
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92.9
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 4.7
      • Engine (cc): 4663
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 456
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 335
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2730
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2015
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 210.27
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 510
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Overall Length (mm): 5116
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3035
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98.0
      • Engine (l): 5.5
      • Engine (cc): 5461
      • Engine Code: M 157
      • Stroke Engine: 90.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
    • Performance
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 585
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 430
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2250
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Hydraulic
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Hydraulic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2700
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2045
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 166.25
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 530
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 5246
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12300
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3165
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92.9
      • Engine (l): 4.7
      • Engine (cc): 4663
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 456
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 335
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2730
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2015
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
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    2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions

    1496mm
    1899mm
    5246mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

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    2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 3 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 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

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    2014 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 $0.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG that starts from $385,000.

    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 1899mm wide, 5246mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which has 430kW of power from its 5.5L Turbo Petrol Direct 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 2730 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.