Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine 2010 running costs in Ireland

Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine: 8.6–12.0 L/100km, 228–286 g/km CO₂. At Ireland prices (€1.92/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €2,477 — €0.17 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine

Fuel typesDiesel · Petrol
Official consumption8.6–12.0 L/100km
CO₂ (official)228–286 g/km
Engine size2,987–5,462 cc
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP)

What it costs to run in Ireland

Diesel (8.6 L/100km)€2,477/year
NCT€55.00/year
Typical annual road tax€210/year
Estimated annual running cost€2,742/year ≈ €228/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Ireland prices shown above (AA Ireland average, Sep 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

A 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine at different annual distances

Running costs scale almost linearly with distance: this car's certified 8.6 L/100km fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 kilometres.

Driven a yearFuel or electricityAll-in running cost
10,000 km€1,651€1,916
15,000 km€2,477€2,742
20,000 km€3,302€3,567

Over five years at 15,000 km a year, fuel or electricity plus the NCT and road tax come to roughly €13,709; over ten years, about €27,418. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine cheap to run? How it ranks in Ireland

Among the 5279 diesel cars with official figures in our Ireland dataset, the 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine is the 4798th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.

It uses 8.6 L/100km against a market median of 5.6 L/100km and a market average of 5.9 L/100km. The middle half of diesel cars sit between 4.5 and 6.9 L/100km. This car is therefore about 53.6% above the typical diesel car — worth roughly €1,327 a year more at 15,000 km a year.

What a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine costs to run in other countries

The same car with the same certified consumption, priced at each market's own average fuel and electricity prices — so the differences below are local prices, not a different car.

MarketFuel or electricity per yearConverted to euro
Ireland€2,477€2,477
United Kingdom£3,089€3,596

Only markets that certify this exact model-year are listed, and fuel is compared like for like: road tax, insurance, the roadworthiness test and servicing are excluded because they differ by country. Euro conversions use ECB reference rates.

How it compares with other diesel cars in Ireland

The average diesel car in our Ireland dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine uses 8.6 L/100km — about 53.6% more than that average, or roughly €864 extra a year at 15,000 km.

2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Diesel8.6 L/100km228 g/km2987 cc—S320 L CDI 255/275 Tyres at rear · 2 variants (median NEDC)
Petrol12.0 L/100km286 g/km5462 cc—S500 L 255/275 Tyres at rear · 7 variants (median NEDC)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.

2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine running costs — frequently asked questions

How much does a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine cost to run in Ireland?

About €2,742 a year (€228 a month) at the market average price of €1.92 per litre of diesel. That is €2,477 of fuel or electricity plus €55.00 for the NCT and €210 of road tax. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.

How much does a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine cost per kilometre to run?

€0.17 per kilometre (€0.27 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 8.6 L/100km and Ireland average diesel prices.

What is the fuel consumption of a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine?

The official certified figure for this model-year is 8.6–12.0 L/100km, with CO₂ of 228–286 g/km. Source: UK VCA archive (2000–2013), NEDC test cycle. Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure, and NEDC figures are optimistic compared with WLTP.

What are the CO₂ emissions of a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine?

228–286 g/km CO₂ on the NEDC test cycle, according to UK VCA archive (2000–2013). CO₂ is what determines the exact road tax band for the specific variant — the €210 figure used on this page is the Ireland national average, so check the band for the exact car you are buying.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine cheap to run compared with other diesel cars in Ireland?

Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 4798 of 5279 diesel cars in our Ireland dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 8.6 L/100km against a market median of 5.6 L/100km — about 53.6% more than the typical car, or roughly €1,327 a year extra at km the market default.

Where is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine cheapest to run?

Of the markets that share this car's certified data, Ireland works out cheapest at about €2,477 a year and United Kingdom the most expensive at about £3,089 — the difference is local fuel and electricity prices, not the car. Figures are converted at ECB reference rates and exclude tax, insurance and servicing, which differ by country.

How the 2010 Mercedes-benz S-Class Limousine running costs are calculated

Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:

  • Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in UK VCA archive (2000–2013), measured on the NEDC test cycle, taken across the 2 configurations held for this model-year.
  • Annual cost is consumption × distance × the market's current average price for diesel, at 15,000 km a year.
  • The roadworthiness test and road tax use the Ireland national figures shown above. Road tax is banded by CO₂ in most markets, so the exact rate depends on the variant you buy — the figure here is the market average, not a quote for one registration.
  • Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.

To price a specific car with your own distance and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for Ireland.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.