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 | — | 65 |
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 |
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 |
| 2012 | 0 | 14 | Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train |
| 2013 | 0 | 18 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting |
| 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 |
| 2019 | 0 | 32 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Engine |
| 2020 | 0 | 19 | Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2022 | 0 | 46 | 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 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2016 Mercedes Benz S Class S550-4M — $31,480 · 52,530 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class S63 AMG — $9,999 · 124,255 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $45,977 · 46,045 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $142,975 · Devon, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $134,489 · 3,088 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2023 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $75,489 · 49,922 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2019 Mercedes Benz S Class S560-4M — $45,998 · 33,123 mi · Langhorne, PA
- 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $24,490 · 55,213 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550V 4-MATIC — $18,500 · 73,400 mi · Elmsford, NY
- 2023 Mercedes Benz S Class S500 4MATIC — $70,285 · 27,021 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2019 Mercedes Benz S Class S560-4M — $30,281 · 93,910 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $9,995 · 113,303 mi · Easton, PA
- 2022 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $54,977 · 77,328 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550V 4-MATIC — $14,999 · 130,005 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550V 4-MATIC — $12,500 · 118,589 mi · Pottstown, PA
- 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $42,977 · 79,615 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2022 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $57,481 · 59,238 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2014 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $15,995 · 143,043 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550V 4-MATIC — $9,395 · 135,209 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $29,500 · 69,480 mi · Douglassville, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG S63e — $222,240 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $13,990 · 116,514 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG S63e — $232,565 · Devon, PA
- 2023 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $84,381 · 22,458 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2019 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG S63 — $69,888 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2021 Mercedes Benz S Class S580-4M — $84,977 · 39,717 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $145,835 · Devon, PA
- 2017 Mercedes Benz S Class S550-4M — $52,977 · 48,822 mi · Hatfield, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $148,145 · 13 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $8,900 · 139,152 mi · Croydon, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $146,795 · 11 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $132,775 · 10 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2011 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 4-MATIC — $14,999 · 133,307 mi · Du Bois, PA
- 2007 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $15,390 · 60,819 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2019 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG S63 — $69,888 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550V 4-MATIC — $17,900 · 111,669 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2013 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $14,999 · 84,692 mi · Irwin, PA
- 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $10,800 · 84,120 mi · Yorkana, PA
- 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $19,995 · 109,603 mi · Media, PA
- 2017 Mercedes Benz S Class S550 — $65,480 · 21,612 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2022 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $64,465 · 32,902 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2024 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG S 63 E Performance — $149,970 · 10,911 mi · Fleetwood, PA
- 2021 Mercedes Benz S Class S500-4M — $47,935 · 66,443 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
- 2022 Mercedes Benz S Class S500 4MATIC — $62,490 · 22,305 mi · Reading, PA
- 2024 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC/S580 4-M Bi-Turbo — $94,389 · 13,042 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2022 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $61,270 · 68,933 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2023 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $77,964 · 27,473 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class S580 4MATIC — $142,449 · Wexford, PA