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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
New from
$202,700 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 12.7 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Last updated Sep 20, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 2D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $202,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $445,600 for the Maybach.
There are 4 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2019.
Engine options include 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (345kW/700Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/520Nm), 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/600Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2019 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
Edition S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $214,700 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $214,089 |
Base
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $385,042 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $393,200 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $392,836 |
Maybach
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $436,442 |
| 6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $445,600 |
| 6.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $445,236 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
1496mm
1899mm
5255mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy
There are 6 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 2.9L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Maybach with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.7L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
You should service your S-Class at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the S-Class's warranty.
2020 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 $202,700.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach that starts from $445,600.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Edition S.
The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach which measures 1899mm wide, 5462mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Maybach which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L 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 Maybach which weighs 2820 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
