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Overview
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 6th July 2023 classified as a V223. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $332,760 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 4.0L 8-cylinder engine that has 370 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 700 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the S-Class Base uses 10.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 239g of CO2. It has a 76L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 724km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1503mm (59.2 inches) in height, 5289mm (208.2 inches) in length, 1954mm (76.9 inches) in width with a 3216mm (126.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2115kg (4662.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class Base comes standard with 255/35 R20 front tyres and 285/35 R20 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base has a 130mm ground clearance with a 2100kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
125.64 - 174.94 kW/t
99.06 kW/t
244.01 kW/t
Boot Space
535 - 540 litres
351 litres
610 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 10.5 L/100km
2.5 L/100km
14 L/100km
Vehicle Range
724 - 927 km
559 km
3,077 km
Price
$242,361 - $334,290
$155,000
$670,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,795 - 2,820 kg
2,390 kg
3,250 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,100 kg
750 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
124 mm
147 mm
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Dimensions
5,289 mm
1,954 mm
inc mirror: 2,109 mm
inc mirror: 2,109 mm
1,503 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,289 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,954 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,109 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 705 mm |
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Sales Data
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Explore Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features & Specs
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Side Doors: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Suspension: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 12.80
Front Touch Screen: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Key: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 178
CO2 Level (Combined): 239
CO2 Level (Urban): 341
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 3982
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: M176
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
Stroke Engine: 92.0
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.7
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 20.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 15.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
HUD Including Augmented Reality: yes
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 724
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 450
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 15.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 19
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 503
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 20
Maximum Power (kW): 370
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 15
Maximum Torque (Nm): 700
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 503
Maximum Power (kW): 370
Maximum Torque (Nm): 700
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: W9a 700
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Wheelbase Type: Long
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 535
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Front Track (in): 65.2
Front Track (mm): 1655
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42.0
Overall Height (in): 59.2
Overall Height (mm): 1503
Overall Length (in): 208.2
Overall Length (mm): 5289
Overall Width (in): 76.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2109
Overall Width (mm): 1954
Rear Track (in): 66.3
Rear Track (mm): 1683
Wheelbase (in): 126.6
Wheelbase (mm): 3216
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1009
Rear Headroom (in): 39.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 1009
Front Hip Room (in): 62.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1592
Rear Hip Room (in): 62.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1592
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1516
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1469
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Electric
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Digital Matrix: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Electric
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2820
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6217
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2115
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4663
Tare Weight (kg): 2066
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 710
Touch Screen: yes
Audio Zones
Number of Zones: 2
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Burmester
Number of Speakers: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
Active Seatback
Location: Front
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Lane Changing: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: 234
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 9
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: yes
Passenger Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Rear Passenger Control: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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