Owners give this generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1992-1999) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 93% recommend it. These figures are based on 150 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
"S600 is the Ultimate Luxury"
"I have owned my 97 S600 since May 2009. Overall it has been a great, rewarding experience. As long as you are willing to pay a premium for maintenance/parts the car is well worth the upkeep (money). The S600 was $150,000 worth of Mercedes Benz technology when new so expect for that technology to go bad over time and cost a small fortune. Main issues with the car is the factory hydraulic suspension, rear sunshade, front and rear A/C, oil leaks, and operating systems causing frequent check engine lights which are expensive to diagnose and even more expensive to repair. I will only recommend this vehicle if you know a GREAT mechanic. If you rely on the dealership expect to spend $3-$5,000 per year to maintain. If you have the patience and deep pockets I would recommend the W140 S600 again and again. Hope this helps!"
"a decent project car"
"i ve owned this car for 10yrs. i would drive it anywhere, just came up on hard time in the last few months and couldn't keep it up. Wanting to sell to someone that would like to buy a real decent old school benz"
"One Of The Best German Car's Ever Made"
"The car is absloutely amazing it has lots of lots of features and these car's never brake these are real german car's Even if u ride at 200km u wont feel air noise"
Overall 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class quality a 4.7 out of 5.
1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1994 S-Class Features
According to drivers of the 1994 S-Class, here are some of its best features:
1994 S-Class S 350D Sedan 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1994 S-Class S 500 Coupe 2D - city 13 MPG - hwy 18 MPG
1994 S-Class S 320 Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
1994 S-Class S 420 Sedan 4D - city 14 MPG - hwy 18 MPG
1994 S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D - city 11 MPG - hwy 15 MPG
1994 S-Class S 600 Coupe 2D - city 11 MPG - hwy 16 MPG
1994 S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D - city 12 MPG - hwy 17 MPG
1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety Features
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Curb Weight | 4610 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 201.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 61.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.9 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 119.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 74.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
Horsepower | 148 @ 4000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 232 @ 2200 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel | ||
0 to 60 | 12.5 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 115 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles |
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| Price | N/A | N/A | $39,095 | N/A | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 151/Hwy 120/Comb 135 MPGe | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Electric | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | $56,946 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 148 @ 4000 RPM | 401 @ 6500 RPM | 149 HP | 348 @ 5400 RPM | |
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | Electric Motor | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.9 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
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