Mercedes S class 1993 Sedan

This generation of Mercedes S class has been produced from June, 1993 to October, 1998. We can provide information about 20 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 2.8 to 6.0 litres and power of from 193 to 394 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 3.0 to 3.4 litres and power of from 150 to 177 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (18 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes S class 1993 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.6 to 15.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 9.7 to 10.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes S class 1993 sedan petrol engine version is Mercedes S 280 1993, consuming 11.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes S class 1993 sedan diesel - Mercedes S 350 1993 TD for 100 kilometers consumes 9.7 liters of diesel.

Mercedes S class 1993 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 311 to 365 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 273 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes S class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes S 280 1995 which produces an average of 311 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.6 seconds has Mercedes S 600 1993 Long version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes S 350 1993 TD reaching this speed only in 12.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 6.0 petrol 394 hp version (Mercedes S 600 1993 Long) and 5 other versions.

Lenght of Mercedes S class is 515 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Mercedes S class is about 10 cm longer than BMW 7 series. Mercedes S class gross weight is from 1900 to 2100 kg (depending on modification), 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) for around 5000 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes S class repair costs are 250 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes S class 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 58%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% 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.

Mercedes S class modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes S 280 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes S 280 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 13.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes S 280 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 280 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 13.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 300 1996 TD Jun 1996 — Oct 1998

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 3.2 Petrol 231 HP 12.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 3.2 Petrol 231 HP 12.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.2 Petrol 231 HP 13.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 320 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.2 Petrol 231 HP 13.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 350 1993 TD Jun 1993 — Jun 1996

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.4 Diesel 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 14.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 420 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 14.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 500 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 500 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 500 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 500 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 600 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

6.0 Petrol 394 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 600 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

6.0 Petrol 394 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S class service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Mercedes S class prices

Mercedes S class 1993 - 1998 sedan price in Latvia is from 2000 € to 9500 €.
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 1993 - 1998 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.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mercedes S class 1998 price 3400 € 6000 € 9000 €
Mercedes S class 1997 price 6000 € 7500 € 9500 €
Mercedes S class 1996 price 3800 € 4600 € 6000 €
Mercedes S class 1994 price 3000 € 3700 € 5500 €
Mercedes S class 1993 price 2000 € 3800 € 5000 €

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Mercedes S class reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mercedes S class reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2008 defects were detected in an average of only 13.7 percent of Mercedes S class of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 21%.

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Mercedes S class 1993 sedan features (options)

Percentage of Mercedes S class with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
73%
Metallic paint
66%
Conditioning
63%
Leather upholstery
52%
Cruise control
45%
Electrically adjustable seats
44%
Adjustable steering wheel
43%
Heated seats
40%
Sunroof
35%
Rain sensor
31%
Electrically adjustable steering wheel
20%
Xenon headlights
20%
Rear parking sensors
18%
Dimming mirrors
15%
Front parking sensors
14%

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Mercedes S class reviews

Total 10 Mercedes S class owner reviews

Mercedes S class 1998 Sedan Diesel 3.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2016 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:2`000 kilometers (0 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 150 €
Total car rating:
7
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   male, age 33
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