2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class both lose 47.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 7.8 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz S-Class is ranked 6 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes 463 horsepower. Both the S-Class and the S-Class are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
138600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
87679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46305 - 138600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
140000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
98231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
69200 - 140000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
91066
Price Range:
57891 - 137666
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
50285
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
29424 - 91066
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
93
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52395
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
58907
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
40598 - 96034
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
135
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38397
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
8.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8418252994044464
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 39.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0621781146576024
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.0 - 48.1
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.5 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.5 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4784 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4784 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
Red
Bengal Red/Black
White
Porcelain/Deep Sea Blue / Porcelain/Espresso / Porcelain/Espresso Brown / Porcelain/Titian Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
Red
Bengal Red/Black
White
Porcelain/Deep Sea Blue / Porcelain/Espresso / Porcelain/Espresso Brown / Porcelain/Titian Red
