Mercedes-Benz S-Class Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz S-Class lists at $58,800 — 71.1% below the $203,505 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $72,673 (64.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 41,940 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $203,505 | — | — | 261 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $110,411 | −45.7% | 8,573 | 165 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $97,309 | −52.2% | 14,611 | 316 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $72,673 | −64.3% | 29,973 | 576 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $63,110 | −69% | 35,675 | 475 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $58,800 | −71.1% | 41,940 | 215 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $40,888 | −79.9% | 57,085 | 189 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $37,370 | −81.6% | 63,181 | 289 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $32,031 | −84.3% | 73,347 | 252 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz S-Class lists at $58,800 — 71.1% below the $203,505 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $72,673 (64.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 41,940 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (215 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 12.1 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz S-Class saves about $130,832 versus new (64.3% below) with a median 29,973 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's median new price today (261 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).