Model year guide

1997 Mercedes-benz S 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 46 on record.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 at a glance

Combined16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway19 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 1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 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.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 vehicles on record

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1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 get?

The 1997 Mercedes-benz S 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).

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