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 | — | 103 |
Model-year brochures (4)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | |||||
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 | 2018–2027 | 9 models | 56 |
| Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2012–2027 | 23 models | 28 |
| 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 | 66 | Power Train, Suspension, Electrical System |
| 2008 | 0 | 24 | Engine, Electrical System, Tires |
| 2009 | 0 | 13 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes |
| 2010 | 0 | 34 | Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System, Suspension |
| 2011 | 0 | 19 | 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 | 68 | Electrical System, Wheels, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2022 | 0 | 48 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Tires |
| 2024 | 0 | 12 | 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
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $58,995 · 52,434 mi · Newtown Square, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $114,840 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $176,220 · Devon, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $57,471 · 43,595 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $136,640 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $150,825 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $157,500 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $143,019 · Wexford, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $147,790 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $156,190 · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $122,280 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $79,000 · 27,613 mi · Reading, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $41,941 · 49,659 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $146,639 · Wexford, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $75,820 · 10,909 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $68,390 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG — $20,385 · 57,575 mi · Coatesville, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S680 4MATIC (Maybach) — $249,675 · 10 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $121,790 · 43 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $168,290 · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $107,890 · 5,095 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $18,480 · 126,465 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG — $43,995 · 83,125 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $28,500 · 92,522 mi · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $141,985 · 14 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $19,999 · 144,000 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $142,320 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560 4MATIC — $37,187 · 56,500 mi · Erie, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG 4-MATIC — $41,850 · 67,199 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $60,981 · 47,825 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $62,965 · 37,866 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $145,985 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $145,890 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $80,980 · 23,913 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $146,680 · 15 mi · Greensburg, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $149,450 · 28 mi · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $148,010 · 5 mi · Reading, PA
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $37,987 · 58,748 mi · Canonsburg, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $17,995 · 96,523 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $10,800 · 103,500 mi · Shippenville, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $123,359 · Wexford, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $80,472 · 29,936 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $138,750 · 24 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $73,489 · 13,603 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $21,900 · 75,274 mi · Bensalem, PA
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580-4M — $55,485 · 59,151 mi · Conshohocken, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $146,974 · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $68,485 · 27,753 mi · Allentown, PA