Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine 2016 running costs in Ireland
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine: 5.4–8.8 L/100km, 137–208 g/km CO₂. At Ireland prices (€1.84/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,518 — €0.10 per kilometre, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).
Official figures — 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine
| Fuel types | Plug In Hybrid · Diesel · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 5.4–8.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 137–208 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 3 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Ireland
| Plug In Hybrid (5.5 L/100km) | €1,518/year |
|---|---|
| NCT | €55.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €210/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €1,783/year ≈ €149/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 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine at different annual distances
Running costs scale almost linearly with distance: this car's certified 5.5 L/100km fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 kilometres.
| Driven a year | Fuel or electricity | All-in running cost |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km | €1,012 | €1,277 |
| 15,000 km | €1,518 | €1,783 |
| 20,000 km | €2,024 | €2,289 |
Over five years at 15,000 km a year, fuel or electricity plus the NCT and road tax come to roughly €8,915; over ten years, about €17,830. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.
Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine cheap to run? How it ranks in Ireland
Among the 341 plug in hybrid cars with official figures in our Ireland dataset, the 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine is the 134th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.
It uses 5.5 L/100km against a market median of 5.9 L/100km and a market average of 6.1 L/100km. The middle half of plug in hybrid cars sit between 4.9 and 6.9 L/100km. This car is therefore about 6.8% below the typical plug in hybrid car — worth roughly €103 a year less at 15,000 km a year.
What a 2016 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.
| Market | Fuel or electricity per year | Converted to euro |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | SEK 13,530 | €1,214 |
| Spain | €1,430 | €1,430 |
| Ireland | €1,518 | €1,518 |
| Belgium | €1,555 | €1,555 |
| France | €1,710 | €1,710 |
| Finland | €1,817 | €1,817 |
| Germany | €1,845 | €1,845 |
| Netherlands | €1,939 | €1,939 |
| United Kingdom | £1,742 | €2,028 |
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 plug in hybrid cars in Ireland
The average plug in hybrid car in our Ireland dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine uses 5.5 L/100km — about 6.8% less than that average, or roughly €110 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug In Hybrid | 5.5 L/100km | 137 g/km | — | — | 2 versions · NEDC · median 52 mpg (UK) |
| Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 141 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 52 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 208 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 32 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine running costs — frequently asked questions
How much does a 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine cost to run in Ireland?
About €1,783 a year (€149 a month) at the market average price of €1.84 per litre of petrol. That is €1,518 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 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine cost per kilometre to run?
€0.10 per kilometre (€0.16 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 5.5 L/100km and Ireland average petrol prices.
What is the fuel consumption of a 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine?
The official certified figure for this model-year is 5.4–8.8 L/100km, with CO₂ of 137–208 g/km. Source: UK VCA merged archive, 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 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine?
137–208 g/km CO₂ on the NEDC test cycle, according to UK VCA merged archive. 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 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine cheap to run compared with other plug in hybrid cars in Ireland?
Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 134 of 341 plug in hybrid cars in our Ireland dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 5.5 L/100km against a market median of 5.9 L/100km — about 6.8% less than the typical car, or roughly €103 a year saved at km the market default.
Where is a 2016 Mercedes Benz S-Class Limousine cheapest to run?
Of the markets that share this car's certified data, Sweden works out cheapest at about SEK 13,530 a year and United Kingdom the most expensive at about £1,742 — 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 2016 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 merged archive, measured on the NEDC test cycle, taken across the 3 configurations held for this model-year.
- Annual cost is consumption × distance × the market's current average price for petrol, 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.