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
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 450 4MATIC — $12,795 · 100,893 mi · Freeport, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $24,980 · 55,213 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $75,489 · 49,922 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $141,125 · Devon, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $59,500 · 22,305 mi · Reading, PA
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $39,987 · 58,748 mi · Canonsburg, PA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 63 E Performance — $143,600 · 12,000 mi · Media, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $57,856 · 54,142 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 Bi-T — $10,095 · 114,632 mi · Hatboro, PA
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $21,340 · 77,289 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $82,500 · 16,604 mi · Reading, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $63,378 · 35,966 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $22,995 · 49,624 mi · Conshohocken, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550V 4-MATIC — $18,500 · 114,928 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $85,390 · 20,207 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550V 4-MATIC — $11,850 · 72,000 mi · Emigsville, PA
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $20,000 · 149,000 mi · Chester, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $20,997 · 111,411 mi · Reading, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $176,220 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $73,250 · 9,693 mi · Exton, PA
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $14,480 · 61,738 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $29,495 · 52,942 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $19,995 · 116,975 mi · New Castle, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $80,980 · 23 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-benz S600 — $48,000 · 54,100 mi · Cornwells Heights, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $157,500 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $84,990 · 23,846 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $17,900 · 116,473 mi · Shillington, PA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC/S580 4-M Bi-Turbo — $88,490 · 15,517 mi · Reading, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $85,378 · 23,465 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 — $29,800 · 96,607 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $23,995 · 68,095 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $64,987 · 31,165 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $139,500 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $146,140 · Devon, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach S560 4MATIC — $70,088 · 49,154 mi · King of Prussia, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $70,370 · 45,069 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $33,900 · 56,615 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $19,995 · 109,603 mi · Media, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $156,190 · Devon, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63e — $232,565 · Devon, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $142,975 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $88,111 · 18,781 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $77,980 · 12 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $69,980 · 32 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S CLASS — $150,150 · Devon, PA