Model year guide

1998 Mercedes-benz S 420

Q: What gas mileage does the 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 get?

The 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 at a glance

Combined16 mpg

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1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg

City14 mpg

Highway20 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$5,150

EPA size classLarge Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Passenger volume112 cu ft

Cargo volume16 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750

Fuel only$25,750

Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 vehicles on record

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1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 get?

The 1998 Mercedes-benz S 420 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.