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 |
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 | 109 |
| Mercedes Benz 6.0L 12-cylinder | 1994–2026 | 5 models | 98 |
| Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2012–2027 | 23 models | 55 |
| Mercedes Benz 5.5L 8-cylinder | 2001–2017 | 14 models | 52 |
| Mercedes Benz 5.0L 8-cylinder | 1994–2006 | 10 models | 48 |
| Mercedes Benz 4.7L 8-cylinder | 2012–2017 | 9 models | 48 |
| Mercedes Benz 3.2L 6-cylinder | 1994–1999 | 8 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 — $10,995 · 146,569 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4MATIC — $24,994 · 74,073 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $148,105 · 10 mi · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $143,530 · 10 mi · Reading, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $37,987 · 58,748 mi · Canonsburg, PA
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4-MATIC — $13,990 · 116,514 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $148,985 · 21 mi · Reading, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $121,790 · 10 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $134,600 · 11 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $70,397 · 52,026 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $63,887 · 31,165 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $147,790 · Devon, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $67,900 · 63,928 mi · Washington, PA
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4MATIC — $28,500 · 83,246 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $70,487 · 21,620 mi · Devon, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $127,720 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $140,535 · 11 mi · Reading, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach s 680 — $279,094 · Wexford, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $52,998 · 9,002 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $125,991 · 1,790 mi · Greensburg, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $30,480 · 40,916 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550-4M — $33,900 · 99,250 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560-4M — $42,010 · 21,707 mi · Reading, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $62,367 · 67,076 mi · Devon, PA
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580-4M — $55,485 · 59,151 mi · Conshohocken, PA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC/S580 4-M Bi-Turbo — $108,489 · 14,420 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $134,035 · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $140,635 · Reading, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $140,635 · Reading, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $123,750 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $127,510 · 10 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $90,478 · 16,097 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 — $63,480 · 75,359 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $140,635 · Reading, PA
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG — $39,999 · 46,717 mi · Folsom, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $68,398 · 47,819 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $143,019 · Wexford, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $66,500 · 32,446 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63e — $215,750 · 41 mi · Emmaus, PA
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $82,245 · 29,936 mi · Fort Washington, PA
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63e — $219,350 · Reading, PA
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 — $20,000 · 149,000 mi · Chester, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $139,670 · Reading, PA
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $145,985 · Reading, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4MATIC — $48,795 · 54,142 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC/S580 4-M Bi-Turbo — $93,990 · 12,032 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 4MATIC — $69,480 · 45,069 mi · Pittsburgh, PA