1996 Mercedes-Benz S500Mercedes-benz S500 1996

Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars Full-size.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 MPG19 - 20 MPG555.43 g/mile
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Sub-models: - S 500 - S500 Coupe -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - The 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 19 - 20 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 is $4150.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 5L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details

  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S500

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GUZZLER) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index20060
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GUZZLER) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Vehicle record id12894
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)16
    Model name (carline)S500
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)112
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 116.6667
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 126.9231
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013

  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S500 Coupe

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GUZZLER) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index20060
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GUZZLER) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Vehicle record id12758
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)S500 Coupe
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)93
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 128.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
  • LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
  • LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
  • LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
  • LI27.00-P-051451 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Shift quality complaints on transmission 722.9 (7g-tronic and 7g-tronic plus)
  • LI82.30-P-059239 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
  • LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • LI80.61-P-061174 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20140722

Disintegrated wiring in all the wiring harnesses and is shorting out everything. *tr

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