Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Prices by Year

Name: Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Prices by Model Year (2000–2026)
Creator: VehiSales
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As of September 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class typically lists for $31,544 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $5,969 for a 2000 to $133,898 for a 2025 — every figure below is a national median of 3,693 live listings, not a book value, and the S-Class steps down a median 13.8% per model year of age.

$31,544Typical used S-Class asking price

$5,969–$133,898Typical price span, 2000 → 2025

3,693Live listings behind these numbers

Mercedes-Benz S-Class price by model year

Year	Typical price	Most listings fall between	Avg mileage	EPA combined	NCAP	For sale
2026	$128,894	$111,788 – $185,403	5,713 mi	20–23 MPG	—	24
2025	$133,898	$93,981 – $163,216	9,990 mi	20–24 MPG	—	43
2024	$124,498	$78,669 – $170,178	18,048 mi	21–24 MPG	—	100
2023	$74,700	$61,806 – $91,399	28,268 mi	18–23 MPG	—	362
2022	$63,995	$53,287 – $77,729	37,504 mi	18–24 MPG	—	319
2021	$59,998	$51,184 – $70,774	46,261 mi	19–24 MPG	—	164
2020	$40,992	$32,100 – $75,672	54,558 mi	19–23 MPG	—	133
2019	$37,981	$27,777 – $65,690	68,383 mi	20–23 MPG	—	278
2018	$31,544	$23,034 – $59,493	76,382 mi	20–22 MPG	—	206
2017	$34,437	$22,519 – $62,705	73,683 mi	16–26 MPG	—	264
2016	$27,450	$19,564 – $47,802	79,525 mi	16–26 MPG	—	320
2015	$22,995	$16,815 – $39,631	93,284 mi	15–26 MPG	—	524
2014	$20,070	$16,142 – $29,965	94,304 mi	18–20 MPG	—	144
2013	$13,277	$9,995 – $19,725	99,519 mi	14–21 MPG	—	131
2012	$12,578	$9,164 – $22,596	105,718 mi	14–21 MPG	—	74
2011	$11,988	$8,299 – $16,948	111,873 mi	14–21 MPG	—	76
2010	$10,495	$6,900 – $14,998	123,002 mi	13–21 MPG	—	73
2009	$10,995	$7,908 – $19,180	107,459 mi	13–17 MPG	—	54
2008	$10,394	$6,995 – $19,989	105,033 mi	13–16 MPG	—	94
2007	$9,353	$6,800 – $15,995	105,974 mi	13–17 MPG	—	121
2006	$6,848	$4,995 – $13,705	115,116 mi	13–19 MPG	—	46
2005	$7,848	$3,965 – $15,898	106,466 mi	13–19 MPG	—	22
2004	$8,903	$3,995 – $14,055	106,053 mi	13–19 MPG	—	30
2003	$9,491	$5,980 – $17,598	100,542 mi	14–18 MPG	—	28
2001	$6,925	$4,415 – $11,188	105,480 mi	16–18 MPG	—	42
2000	$5,969	$2,990 – $10,500	126,021 mi	17–18 MPG	—	21

“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.

Cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The cheapest quotable model year is the 2000, typically listing for $5,969 (most between $2,990 and $10,500) with an average odometer of 126,021 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the S500 4MATIC at a typical $67,668. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 13.8%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings for sale →

Most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The priciest used model year is the 2025 at a typical $133,898 (most between $93,981 and $163,216). The most expensive common trim is the AMG S63E, typically $158,494 — a $90,826 spread over the base S500 4MATIC within the same nameplate.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class price by trim (last 4 model years)

The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the S500 4MATIC, typically lists for $67,668; the priciest, the AMG S63E, for $158,494. The S580 4MATIC is what the used market mostly stocks — 52.8% of trim-labeled listings, while the AMG S63E is the rarest quotable trim at 6.1%.

Trim	Typical price	Most listings fall between	Share of listings	Avg mileage
S580 4MATICMost popular	$80,764	$68,769 – $101,938	52.8%	26,529 mi
S500 4MATICCheapest	$67,668	$58,942 – $75,349	32.4%	28,173 mi
S580 4MATIC/S580 4-M BI-TURBO	$89,195	$74,835 – $98,188	8.7%	24,048 mi
AMG S63EPriciest	$158,494	$136,734 – $184,623	6.1%	7,010 mi

Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost?

As of September 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class typically lists for $31,544 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $5,969 (2000) to $133,898 (2025), based on 3,693 live listings.

How much is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

A used 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class typically lists for $128,894, with most asking prices between $111,788 and $185,403. Average odometer reading is 5,713 miles.

What's the cheapest year of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth looking at?

The 2000 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $5,969 — but compare its mileage (126,021 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.

How fast does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciate?

Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the S-Class steps down a median 13.8% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.

How much does the trim change a used S-Class's price?

A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (S500 4MATIC) typically lists for $67,668 while the priciest (AMG S63E) runs $158,494 — a $90,826 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the S580 4MATIC (52.8% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $80,764.

How much is a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

A used 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class typically lists for $22,995, with most asking prices between $16,815 and $39,631; average odometer is 93,284 miles (524 for sale).

About this data: prices, ranges and mileage are national aggregates of 3,693 live VehiSales listings (September 2026), refreshed daily; model years with fewer than 20 live cars are not quoted. Fuel economy: U.S. EPA/DOE. Safety: NHTSA NCAP. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Prices by Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/prices/mercedes-benz/s-class.