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1997 Mercedes-Benz S320

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 494
3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 2 Seat Belts 2 Fuel System, Gasoline 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320?

EPA figures for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320, most often about: Air Bags, Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.