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Mercedes Benz 600

40 registered in New Zealand · 1965–2003 · 93% from Germany

The Mercedes Benz 600 is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 40 registered across model years 1965 to 2003. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 6.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the 600.

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40 On NZ Roads
6.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Mercedes Benz 600 fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Mercedes Benz 600 engine sizes: 6.0L 35%, 6.0L 25%, 6.0L 23%, 5.8L 5%, 5.5L 3%.

Imported From

Mercedes Benz 600 imported from: Germany 93%, Japan 5%, Other 3%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Mercedes Benz 600 vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Mercedes Benz 600 NZ arrival timeline: 2010: 1, 2011: 1, 2019: 1, 2020: 1, 2025: 1.

Colours

BLACK 14 (35%)
SILVER 9 (23%)
BLUE 6 (15%)
GREY 4 (10%)
GREEN 3 (8%)
GOLD 1 (3%)
RED 1 (3%)
CREAM 1 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Mercedes Benz 600 regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 14, CHRISTCHURCH: 5, MARLBOROUGH: 2, WAIKATO: 2, CENTRAL OTAGO: 2.

Body Types

SALOON 88%
CONVERTIBLE 8%
SPORTS CAR 5%

Similar Cars

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Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mercedes Benz 600 are there in New Zealand?

There are 40 Mercedes Benz 600 vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1965 to 2003.

What body type is the Mercedes Benz 600?

The Mercedes Benz 600 is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, sports car. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Mercedes Benz 600 cars imported or NZ-new?

93% of Mercedes Benz 600 vehicles in New Zealand originated from Germany. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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