Mercedes S class 2002 fuel consumption
Mercedes S class from 2002 to 2005 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 11% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 10% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 12% higher. Starting from 2002 Mercedes S class average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2004 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mercedes S class | All carmakers | Mercedes S class | |
| 2002 | +6% | +9% | +7% | +12% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2003 | +6% | +8% | +8% | +12% |
| 2004 | +7% | +8% | +9% | +10% |
| 2005 | +8% | +8% | +10% | +10% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mercedes S class.
2002 - 2005
Mercedes S class 2002 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 19.5 MPG 12.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 18.7 MPG 12.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +3% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.2 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.8 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +10% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mercedes S 320 2002 CDI 204 HP automatic | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+12% |
| Mercedes S 320 2004 CDI Long 204 HP automatic | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+8% |
| 3.7 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mercedes S 350 2002 245 HP automatic | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
19.9 MPG 11.8 l/100km+6% |
| Mercedes S 350 2002 Lang 245 HP automatic | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
19.9 MPG 11.8 l/100km+6% |
| Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km |
19.6 MPG 12.0 l/100km+1% |
| Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic Long 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km |
19.4 MPG 12.1 l/100km+2% |
| 4.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI 250 HP automatic | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
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| Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI Long 250 HP automatic | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
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| 4.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mercedes S 430 2002 279 HP automatic | 20.5 MPG 11.5 l/100km |
17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km+16% |
| Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic 279 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.8 MPG 12.5 l/100km |
17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km+6% |
| Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic Long 279 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.8 MPG 12.5 l/100km |
17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km+6% |
| Mercedes S 430 2002 Long 279 HP automatic | 20.5 MPG 11.5 l/100km |
17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km+16% |
| Mercedes S 430 2004 279 HP automatic | 21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km |
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| Mercedes S 430 2004 Long 279 HP automatic | 21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km |
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| 5.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mercedes S 500 2002 306 HP automatic | 19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km |
20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km-2% |
| Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic 306 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.2 MPG 12.9 l/100km |
18.5 MPG 12.7 l/100km-2% |
| Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic Long 306 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.2 MPG 12.9 l/100km |
18.5 MPG 12.7 l/100km-2% |
| Mercedes S 500 2002 Long 306 HP automatic | 19.8 MPG 11.9 l/100km |
20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km-2% |
| Mercedes S 500 2004 306 HP automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km-1% |
| Mercedes S 500 2004 Long 306 HP automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km-1% |
| Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG Long 360 HP automatic | 17.8 MPG 13.2 l/100km |
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| 5.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG 500 HP automatic | 17.8 MPG 13.2 l/100km |
14.1 MPG 16.7 l/100km+27% |
| 5.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mercedes S 600 2002 Long 500 HP automatic | 15.9 MPG 14.8 l/100km |
14.5 MPG 16.2 l/100km+9% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.