Overview
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class outperforms similar cars in its category, securing the top position in several rankings. It leads the Luxury Large Cars category for having the most horsepower, indicating superior engine power and performance. It also ranks first in accommodating tall people, suggesting ample interior space and comfort. Furthermore, it is recognized as the most comfortable Luxury Large Car, further emphasizing its exceptional design and comfort features. These rankings demonstrate the S-Class's exceptional quality and performance in the luxury large car segment.
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:
7.572607339062212 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
16.12807759934042
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Average Lifespan (miles):
103000.17180480405 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
6041.332068116543 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.012492752495322512
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan |
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Reliability Score:
7.570185902700499 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
10.010895788533622
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Average Lifespan (miles):
102853.53268255353 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
8669.160910515306 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.012352181552874148
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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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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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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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