2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury.

There are 9 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2003.

The 2004 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class include 3.7L v6 (180kW/350Nm), 4.3L v8 (205kW/400Nm), 5.0L v8 (225kW/460Nm), 5.4L v8 supercharger (368kW/700Nm) and 5.5L v12 turbo (368kW/800Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review: Quick drive

Gautam Sharma

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review: Quick drive

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class range arrives here in November, but is the updated S580L a fitting flagship limousine given there’s a new Mercedes-Maybach S580 coming?

Pros

Magic-carpet ride, supreme refinement
Surprisingly agile and dynamic for an expansive limo
AMG-fettled M177 Evo twin-turbo V8 is a punchy, sweet-sounding jewel

Cons

Price for the S580L can soar towards $500k by the time you spec it to your liking
W223 S-Class faces stiff competition from newer G70-series BMW 7 Series (also just refreshed)
Buyers have been deserting this segment in favour of ultra-luxo SUVs

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Pros

Magic-carpet ride, supreme refinement
Surprisingly agile and dynamic for an expansive limo
AMG-fettled M177 Evo twin-turbo V8 is a punchy, sweet-sounding jewel

Cons

Price for the S580L can soar towards $500k by the time you spec it to your liking
W223 S-Class faces stiff competition from newer G70-series BMW 7 Series (also just refreshed)
Buyers have been deserting this segment in favour of ultra-luxo SUVs

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2027

$279,528

Year

2027

Engine Type

3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Transmission

Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Number of Doors

4 Doors

Drivetrain

4x4

Maximum Power

280 kW

370 kW

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Dimensions

5,043 mm

1,855 mm

1,444 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	5,043 mm
Overall Width	1,855 mm
Overall Height	1,444 mm
Wheelbase	2,965 mm
Load Capacity	530 mm

Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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Sales Data

202443Total Sales

202580Total Sales

202634YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

*Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 350 variant that starts from $175,900.

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What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $352,900.

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What is the best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg shared by all variants.

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What is the largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class sold in Australia?

The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L variant which measures 1855mm wide, 5163mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.

What is the most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class sold in Australia?

The most powerful variants with 368kW of power and 700nm of torque are the S 55, S 600 L and AMG variants.

Where is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class built?

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

What is the heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class sold in Australia?

The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 600 L variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2590 kg.

What sort of fuel does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class use?

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

# Based on VFACTS and EVC data

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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