Mercedes-Benz S 300
3 generations · 1985–2017The Mercedes-Benz S 300 has been built in 3 generations between 1985 and 2017. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Mercedes-Benz S 300 generations
W2222014–2017Second generation (S300 BlueTEC Hybrid)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 204 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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W1401996–1999First generation (S300 Turbodiesel)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 75–223 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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W1261985–1991Predecessor (300 SE/SEL)Average used priceNo price data- Body styles
- Sedan
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How the Mercedes-Benz S 300 generations differ
| Generation | W222 | W140 | W126 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2014–2017 | 1996–1999 | 1985–1991 |
| Listings | — | — | 1 |
| Power | 204 HP | 75–223 HP | — |
| Fuel | Diesel · Electric · Ethanol | Diesel · Petrol | — |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | Automatic 100% | — |
| Body styles | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Length × width | 5.29 × 1.91 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 3.07 m | 3.04 m | — |
| Kerb weight | 2,019 kg | 2,025 kg | — |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 115 g/km | 273 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | — |
| Original list price | €118,818 | — | — |
| NL registrations | 18 | 32 | — |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | €19,890 | 173,404 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).