Model year guide

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume112 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 vehicles on record

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1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 get?

The 1997 Mercedes-benz S 320 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.