2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    New from

    $356,926 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.2 / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $356,926 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $357,215 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S-Class available in Australia.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is only available with an null motor that produces 335kW and 700Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2017 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    158.39 kW/t
    74.83 kW/t
    253.59 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 litres
    127 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.2 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    13.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    870 km
    462 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $356,926 - $357,215
    $29,590
    $521,715
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Burmester
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Mra
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 158.39
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Back Of Rear Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Rear Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Dvd Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Rear Seats
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 12.3
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 200.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
      • 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: Sensor & 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 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): 350
      • Front Track (mm): 1625
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1417
      • Overall Length (mm): 5027
      • Overall Width (mm): 1899
      • Rear Track (mm): 1649
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2945
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92.9
      • Co2 Level (combined): 215
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 4.7
      • Engine (cc): 4663
      • Engine Code: M 278
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • 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
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • 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 Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • 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 Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 870
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • 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
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Active Seatback Front Location: Front
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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: 2
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
      • 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 Active Seat Bolstering
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way 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: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Seat Bolstering
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way 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: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Manufacturer Name: Nappa Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Boot Location: Boot
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Boot Type: Refrigerated
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • 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: Interactive
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
      • 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
      • 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: 9
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Digital Display
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Fragrance Diffuser
    • 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
      • 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 Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2590
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2115
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2063
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
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    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions

    1417mm
    1899mm
    5027mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

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    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.7L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz S-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    4.7L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 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 $356,926.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $357,215.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1899mm wide, 5027mm in length and sits 1417mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which has 335kW of power from its 4.7L 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 2590 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded.

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