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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon review

1991 - 1999 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £39,800 - £102,700
Road tax cost £345
Insurance group 40 - 50
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Pedigree, quality, engineering.

CONS

Size, sky-high running costs, fat-cat image.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

Old-generation S Class is technologically sophisticated, but just too big. Virtually unrivalled for prestige, comfort, power and reliability, these behemoths lack the discreet elegance of the BMW 7-Series or Audi A8. For some, they were the ultimate symbol of the plutocrat. Their star is on the wane now that the less conspicuous, current S-Class is on the used market in large numbers.

Values will suffer as a result.