Mercedes S class 1998 Sedan

This generation of Mercedes S class has been produced from October, 1998 to September, 2002. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Mercedes is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 3.2 to 5.8 litres and power of from 224 to 367 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 3.2 to 4.0 litres and power of from 197 to 250 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Mercedes S class 1998 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.5 to 13.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 8.9 to 9.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes S class 1998 sedan petrol engine version is Mercedes S 320 1998, consuming 11.5 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes S class 1998 sedan diesel - Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 8.9 liters of diesel.

Mercedes S class 1998 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 275 to 320 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 237 to 253 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes S class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes S 320 1998 which produces an average of 275 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes S class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI - 237 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6 seconds has Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG Long version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI reaching this speed only in 8.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.0 diesel 250 hp version (Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI) and 8 other versions.

Lenght of Mercedes S class is 510 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Mercedes S class is about 1 cm longer than BMW 7 series. Mercedes S class gross weight is 2100 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 6000 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes S class repair costs are 650 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes S class 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.42 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 44%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes S class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes S class prices and costs.

In user reviews Mercedes S class received average grade 7.3 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Mercedes S class prices

Mercedes S class 1998 - 2002 sedan price in Latvia is from 2700 € to 7500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes S class price is very high - Mercedes S class is more than two times more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1998 - 2002 prices). Mercedes S class high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.