Overview
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a top-performing vehicle in its category, consistently ranking first out of thirteen in various aspects. It is recognized as the best luxury large car for tall people, offering ample space and comfort. It also leads the pack in terms of horsepower, indicating superior performance and speed. Furthermore, it is rated as the most comfortable luxury large car, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride. These rankings clearly demonstrate that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class outperforms similar cars in its class, excelling in comfort, power, and space.
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Ratings
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) |
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Overall Score:
7.800000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.600000 / 10
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Retained Value:
8.000000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) |
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Overall Score:
7.600000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.300000 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.900000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Overall Score:
7.100000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.300000 / 10
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Retained Value:
6.900000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
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Overall Score:
7.200000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.200000 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.100000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability Rating
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe |
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Reliability Score:
7.583017378903542 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
16.250099258155135
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Average Lifespan (miles):
103722.24669797039 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
6047.028115663357 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.013099105560904468
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan |
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Reliability Score:
7.566177896498499 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
9.992818448430189
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Average Lifespan (miles):
102703.10753185536 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
8663.535478259655 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.011862144007943472
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Depreciation and Resale Value
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
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$ Depreciation:
66244.88228823
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% Depreciation:
0.5541186306
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% Residual Value:
0.4458813694
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$ Resale Value:
53305.11771177
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% Typical All Luxury Large Cars Depreciation:
0.548560520620686
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All Luxury Large Cars Depreciation Range:
0.4235636004 - 0.6181916583
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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$ Depreciation:
76506.43425968
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% Depreciation:
0.5867057842
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% Residual Value:
0.41329421580000003
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$ Resale Value:
53893.56574032
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% Typical All Luxury Hybrid Large Cars Depreciation:
0.6243347730484848
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All Luxury Hybrid Large Cars Depreciation Range:
0.4486337483 - 0.6507788119
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class resale value
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) |
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2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trims
Used Car Pricing
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) for different model years.
A 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) averages 79059.5.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (5 years old)
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79059.5
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (6 years old)
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82744.25641
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (7 years old)
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68900.894118
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (8 years old)
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59438.916667
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (9 years old)
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48508.880597
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (10 years old)
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42394.909574
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) for different model years.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (6 years old)
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97970.307692
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (7 years old)
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71034.081081
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (8 years old)
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75292.5
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (9 years old)
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66725.737089
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class for different model years.
A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages 96279.574468
while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 68853.51378.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1 year old)
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135599.547368
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2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2 years old)
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134783.023585
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2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3 years old)
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96279.574468
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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (4 years old)
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74379.783217
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5 years old)
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68853.51378
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (6 years old)
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50345.949123
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (7 years old)
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43739.373365
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (8 years old)
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37850.982456
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (9 years old)
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32450.742616
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (10 years old)
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31306.903759
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) for different model years.
A 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) averages 84962.642857.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)
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166612.763636
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2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (2 years old)
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139900.074074
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2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (3 years old)
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84962.642857
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (9 years old)
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24798.769231
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