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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
New from
$240,576 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 8.4 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $240,576 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $264,900 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is only available with an null motor that produces 270kW and 500Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 S-Class is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
125.64 - 130.06 kW/t
101.2 kW/t
244.01 kW/t
Boot Space
540 litres
400 litres
548 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 8.4 L/100km
2.4 L/100km
15.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
774 - 793 km
573 km
1,390 km
Price
$240,576 - $264,900
$190,400
$1,045,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,795 - 2,820 kg
2,390 kg
3,170 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
124 mm
147 mm
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $264,900 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $264,776 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $240,700 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $240,576 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
1503mm
1954mm
5289mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 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 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
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.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 5 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 $240,576.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $264,900.
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 1954mm wide, 5289mm in length and sits 1503mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L 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 2820 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded.