Well-Kept Mercedes Benz S-Class Selling Cheaper Than Royal Enfield Himalayan
Are you someone who is looking to buy a brand-new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450? Well, what if we told you that for the same price, you can own a flagship Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan? You’d say we are joking. However, this is not a joke—it’s true. Today, we came across a listing for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is in absolutely immaculate condition, and it is selling for the price of the adventure motorcycle from Royal Enfield.
This listing for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been posted on Facebook Marketplace. As per the post, this particular Mercedes-Benz S-Class is from the W220 generation, which was sold from 1998 till 2005. The car in the listing is the 2003 model, which is the facelifted iteration. At the time, it competed with other luxury sedans like the BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, and Jaguar XJ.
From the images, we can note that this particular model is finished in the classy shade of white. Also, it can be observed that there are no visible dents or scratches on the vehicle. It also seems to have retained all of its original parts, including the headlights, taillights, ORVMs, and other components. The only thing that seems aftermarket is the set of alloy wheels.
Coming to the specific details of this particular Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it is the S320 variant and is currently located in Ernakulam, Kerala. The seller has highlighted that it has valid registration till 2029 and is asking Rs 3.2 lakh for this sedan. Apart from the exterior, the seller has also shared images of the interior of this luxury sedan.
The entire interior is finished in black and looks like it has been reupholstered recently due to its immaculate condition. Even though this vehicle is 22 years old, it still gets modern features such as electrically adjustable front and rear seats (with memory function). It also gets wood and leather trim on the dashboard.
Other features of this generation of the S-Class include dual-zone climate control, soft-close doors, a multi-function steering wheel, power windows with a one-touch function, and ambient lighting. It also came equipped with the COMAND system with a 7-inch screen, a DVD player, a 6-CD changer, a Bose surround sound system, and a navigation system along with Bluetooth connectivity.
Safety features of this flagship sedan included ABS, ESP, Anti-Slip Regulation, front, side, and curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and more.
Powering this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a 3.2-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine named OM613. This turbocharged diesel motor is capable of producing 197 bhp and 470 Nm of torque. It comes equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and all the power is sent to the rear wheels. It can do a sprint of 0-100 kmph in just 8.5 seconds, and its top speed is 235 kmph.
The answer to this question is very subjective. There are a lot of people who would choose this Mercedes-Benz S-Class over the Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure motorcycle. However, it has to be noted that the maintenance cost of this particular sedan will be much higher than the Himalayan 450.
As this generation of the S-Class was the flagship sedan from the German automaker at the time, its cost of parts will still be high. Also, parts availability can become an issue. Lastly, the running cost of the Mercedes will also be higher, as it only offers a mileage of 9-11 kmpl. So, if you are looking for a vehicle that you can drive daily and take on off-road adventures, then the S-Class is not for you.
However, if you are someone who wants a big luxury land yacht for weekend cruising and relaxation, then this sedan is for you. Now, if you do decide to buy the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, then we’ll suggest you keep some extra money as an emergency fund for this vehicle because you may need to replace a few expensive parts down the line.