Real Mercedes S class fuel consumption
Mercedes S class real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 11% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 10% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 12% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Mercedes S class produced from 1993 to 2019. For Mercedes S class produced up to 2006 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +4%, while for those produced after 2006 it is on average +24%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2013
Mercedes S class 2013 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +37% Average real diesel consumption difference: +38%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0Mercedes S 350 2013 BlueTEC 258 HP AT | Diesel | 5.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+39% |
| 3.0Mercedes S 350 2013 BlueTEC Lang 258 HP AT | Diesel | 6.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+37% |
| 3.5Mercedes S 400 2013 HYBRID AT | Petrol | 6.8 l/100km | |
| 4.7Mercedes S 500 2013 456 HP AT | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km+36% |
| 4.7Mercedes S 500 2013 Lang 456 HP AT | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km+37% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG 585 HP AT | Petrol | 10.1 l/100km | |
| 5.5Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG 4MATIC 585 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.3 l/100km |
2009
Mercedes S class 2009 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +19% Average real diesel consumption difference: +18%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
2005
Mercedes S class 2005 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +10% Average real diesel consumption difference: +15%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0Mercedes S 320 2005 CDI 235 HP AT | Diesel | 8.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+20% |
| 3.0Mercedes S 320 2005 CDI Long 235 HP AT | Diesel | 8.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+19% |
| 3.0Mercedes S 320 2006 CDI 4Matic 235 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+10% |
| 3.0Mercedes S 320 2006 CDI 4Matic Long 235 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+9% |
| 3.5Mercedes S 350 2005 272 HP AT | Petrol | 10.1 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+13% |
| 3.5Mercedes S 350 2005 Long 272 HP AT | Petrol | 10.1 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+13% |
| 4.0Mercedes S 420 2006 CDI 320 HP AT | Diesel | 9.4 l/100km | |
| 4.0Mercedes S 420 2006 CDI Long 320 HP AT | Diesel | 9.6 l/100km | |
| 4.7Mercedes S 450 2006 340 HP AT | Petrol | 11.2 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km+18% |
| 4.7Mercedes S 450 2006 4Matic 340 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km+10% |
| 4.7Mercedes S 450 2006 4Matic Long 340 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.7 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km+13% |
| 4.7Mercedes S 450 2006 Lang 340 HP AT | Petrol | 11.0 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km+20% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 500 2005 388 HP AT | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km+4% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 500 2005 Long 388 HP AT | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km+4% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic 388 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km+5% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic 388 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.1 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km+4% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic Long 388 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km+5% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 600 2005 Long 517 HP AT | Petrol | 14.0 l/100km | |
| 6.0Mercedes S 65 2006 AMG Long AT | Petrol | 15.0 l/100km | |
| 6.2Mercedes S 63 2006 AMG 525 HP AT | Petrol | 15.0 l/100km | |
| 6.2Mercedes S 63 2006 AMG Long 525 HP AT | Petrol | 15.0 l/100km |
2002
Mercedes S class 2002 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +3% Average real diesel consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 2002 CDI 204 HP AT | Diesel | 7.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+12% |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 2004 CDI Long 204 HP AT | Diesel | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+8% |
| 3.7Mercedes S 350 2002 245 HP AT | Petrol | 11.1 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km+6% |
| 3.7Mercedes S 350 2002 Lang 245 HP AT | Petrol | 11.1 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km+6% |
| 3.7Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic 245 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+1% |
| 3.7Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic Long 245 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km+2% |
| 4.0Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI 250 HP AT | Diesel | 9.6 l/100km | |
| 4.0Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI Long 250 HP AT | Diesel | 9.6 l/100km | |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2002 279 HP AT | Petrol | 11.5 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km+16% |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic 279 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.5 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km+6% |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic Long 279 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.5 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km+6% |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2002 Long 279 HP AT | Petrol | 11.5 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km+16% |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2004 279 HP AT | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 2004 Long 279 HP AT | Petrol | 10.9 l/100km | |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2002 306 HP AT | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km-2% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic 306 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.9 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km-2% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic Long 306 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 12.9 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km-2% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2002 Long 306 HP AT | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km-2% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2004 306 HP AT | Petrol | 11.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km-1% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 2004 Long 306 HP AT | Petrol | 11.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km-1% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG Long 360 HP AT | Petrol | 13.2 l/100km | |
| 5.4Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG AT | Petrol | 13.2 l/100km | 16.7 l/100km+27% |
| 5.5Mercedes S 600 2002 Long AT | Petrol | 14.8 l/100km | 16.3 l/100km+10% |
1998
Mercedes S class 1998 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1998 224 HP AT | 11.5 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km+1% |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1998 Long 224 HP AT | 11.5 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km+1% |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI AT | 8.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km0% |
| 4.0Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI 250 HP AT | 9.6 l/100km | |
| 4.0Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI Long 250 HP AT | 9.6 l/100km | |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 1998 279 HP AT | 12.3 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km+6% |
| 4.3Mercedes S 430 1998 Long 279 HP AT | 12.3 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km+6% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1998 306 HP AT | 13.4 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km+1% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1998 Long 306 HP AT | 13.4 l/100km | 13.8 l/100km+3% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG 360 HP AT | 13.4 l/100km | |
| 5.0Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG Long 360 HP AT | 13.4 l/100km | |
| 5.8Mercedes S 600 1999 Long AT | 13.3 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km+1% |
1993
Mercedes S class 1993 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes S class versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8Mercedes S 280 1993 193 HP MT | Petrol | 11.6 l/100km | |
| 2.8Mercedes S 280 1993 193 HP AT | Petrol | 11.8 l/100km | |
| 2.8Mercedes S 280 1995 193 HP MT | Petrol | 13.2 l/100km | |
| 2.8Mercedes S 280 1995 193 HP AT | Petrol | 13.3 l/100km | |
| 3.0Mercedes S 300 1996 TD AT | Diesel | 10.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km+2% |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1993 231 HP AT | Petrol | 12.8 l/100km | |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1993 Long 231 HP AT | Petrol | 12.8 l/100km | |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1995 231 HP AT | Petrol | 13.4 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km0% |
| 3.2Mercedes S 320 1995 Long 231 HP AT | Petrol | 13.4 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km0% |
| 3.4Mercedes S 350 1993 TD AT | Diesel | 9.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+3% |
| 4.2Mercedes S 420 1993 279 HP AT | Petrol | 12.5 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km+11% |
| 4.2Mercedes S 420 1993 Long 279 HP AT | Petrol | 12.5 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km+10% |
| 4.2Mercedes S 420 1995 279 HP AT | Petrol | 14.9 l/100km | 14.5 l/100km-3% |
| 4.2Mercedes S 420 1995 Long 279 HP AT | Petrol | 14.9 l/100km | 14.5 l/100km-3% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1993 320 HP AT | Petrol | 13.0 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km+1% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1993 Long 320 HP AT | Petrol | 13.0 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km+1% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1995 320 HP AT | Petrol | 15.4 l/100km | 15.4 l/100km0% |
| 5.0Mercedes S 500 1995 Long 320 HP AT | Petrol | 15.4 l/100km | 15.4 l/100km0% |
| 6.0Mercedes S 600 1993 394 HP AT | Petrol | 15.4 l/100km | 15.7 l/100km+2% |
| 6.0Mercedes S 600 1993 Long 394 HP AT | Petrol | 15.4 l/100km | 15.7 l/100km+2% |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.