Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 2007–2009 | — | — | 0 | — | 102 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the S-Class
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz 4.0L 8-cylinder | 2018–2026 | 9 models | 54 |
| Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2012–2026 | 23 models | 27 |
| Mercedes Benz 5.5L 8-cylinder | 2001–2017 | 14 models | 26 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices by year →
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as "special class", is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The S-Class is the designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models and was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since. The S-Class is the flagship vehicle for Mercedes-Benz, being positioned above the other Mercedes-Benz models.
Source: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 294 | $24,995 | 17% | 84,896 mi |
| 2016 | 114 | $26,480 | 18% | 74,586 mi |
| 2017 | 25 | $31,695 | 22% | 62,130 mi |
| 2018 | 31 | $36,987 | 26% | 54,355 mi |
| 2019 | 20 | $39,995 | 28% | 52,211 mi |
| 2020 | 21 | $39,985 | 28% | 53,324 mi |
| 2021 | 31 | $63,900 | 44% | 44,500 mi |
| 2022 | 102 | $66,990 | 46% | 32,260 mi |
| 2023 | 268 | $77,999 | 54% | 28,245 mi |
| 2024 | 16 | $94,419 | 65% | 17,457 mi |
| 2025 | 105 | $136,515 | 94% | 4,042 mi |
| 2026 | 513 | $144,865 | 100% | 278 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 65 | Power Train, Electrical System, Suspension |
| 2008 | 0 | 24 | Engine, Electrical System, Tires |
| 2009 | 0 | 13 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes |
| 2010 | 0 | 33 | Electrical System, Suspension, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2011 | 0 | 18 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Electrical System |
| 2012 | 0 | 14 | Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train |
| 2013 | 0 | 18 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting |
| 2014 | 0 | 25 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Steering |
| 2015 | 0 | 62 | Seat Belts, Unknown Or Other, Structure |
| 2016 | 0 | 87 | Unknown Or Other, Structure, Visibility/Wiper |
| 2017 | 0 | 44 | Unknown Or Other, Steering, Air Bags |
| 2018 | 0 | 58 | Engine, Steering, Service Brakes |
| 2019 | 0 | 32 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Engine |
| 2020 | 0 | 19 | Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2021 | 0 | 66 | Electrical System, Wheels, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2022 | 0 | 46 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Tires |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $13,990 · 116,514 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550V 4-MATIC — $17,900 · 111,669 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63-4M AMG — $24,500 · 140,264 mi · Pen Argyl, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $18,480 · 126,465 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BLUETEC 4-MATIC — $19,390 · 102,100 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $28,500 · 92,522 mi · Reading, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $24,480 · 55,213 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $20,335 · 117,852 mi · Schnecksville, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63e — $232,075 · Devon, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $45,977 · 46,045 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $69,480 · 45,069 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550V 4-MATIC — $8,995 · 135,209 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $54,977 · 77,328 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $26,484 · 67,455 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $23,995 · 68,095 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $68,495 · 27,753 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $17,950 · 73,882 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580-4M — $84,977 · 39,717 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4MATIC — $28,500 · 83,246 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $140,635 · Devon, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $66,979 · 11,687 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $66,500 · 32,446 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $17,410 · 116,473 mi · Reading, PA
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $14,999 · 133,307 mi · Du Bois, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $84,378 · 23,465 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $52,977 · 48,822 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $38,987 · 58,748 mi · Canonsburg, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $42,977 · 79,615 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $48,795 · 54,142 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $10,900 · 103,500 mi · Shippenville, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4matic — $13,999 · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG 4MATIC — $37,075 · 53,229 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $70,448 · 47,819 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $55,489 · 18,982 mi · Trooper, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $147,024 · 1 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC — $158,439 · Wexford, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550V 4-MATIC — $11,850 · 72,000 mi · Emigsville, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560 — $58,384 · 48,968 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 — $121,790 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4MATIC — $25,381 · 74,073 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $88,999 · 9,400 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $53,471 · 60,881 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC — $150,890 · 12 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $80,000 · 21,954 mi · Reading, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $79,376 · 34,100 mi · State College, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $82,990 · 31,521 mi · East Petersburg, PA