Overview
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class ranks highly among luxury large cars, particularly for tall people, where it holds the top spot. It also performs well in terms of reliability, coming in second out of 24. In terms of horsepower, the S-Class again ranks second, demonstrating its powerful performance. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a top contender in its category, excelling in comfort, reliability, and power.
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Ratings
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) |
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Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
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Reliability:
7.5 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) |
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Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
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Reliability:
7.3 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.7 / 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:
7.1 / 10
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Reliability:
7.4 / 10
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Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
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Reliability:
8.1 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability Rating
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Reliability Score:
7.7 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
11.1
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Average Lifespan (miles):
111,582 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
8,748 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
3.2%
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Depreciation and Resale Value
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% Typical All Luxury Large Cars Depreciation:
57.6%
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All Luxury Large Cars Depreciation Range:
39.8% - 66.2%
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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% Typical All Luxury Hybrid Large Cars Depreciation:
59.9%
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All Luxury Hybrid Large Cars Depreciation Range:
43.9% - 69.8%
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class resale value
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
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2025 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 3-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) averages $93,196
while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) is $79,610.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (3 years old)
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$93,196
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (4 years old)
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$96,971
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (5 years old)
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$79,610
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (6 years old)
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$65,478
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (7 years old)
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$58,790
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (8 years old)
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$49,829
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) (9 years old)
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$47,719
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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 $85,073
while a 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class is $54,057.
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Avg Used Car Price |
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2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1 year old)
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$113,387
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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2 years old)
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$96,180
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3 years old)
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$85,073
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (4 years old)
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$59,119
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5 years old)
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$54,057
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (6 years old)
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$46,715
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (7 years old)
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$39,358
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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (8 years old)
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$36,628
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (9 years old)
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$31,232
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (10 years old)
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$28,091
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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.
A 5-year-old used Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) averages $83,035.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (4 years old)
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$103,182
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (5 years old)
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$83,035
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (6 years old)
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$86,241
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (convertible) (7 years old)
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$69,021
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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.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)
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$109,016
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) (7 years old)
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$31,996
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