Mercedes-Benz S 500
6 generations · 1979–presentThe Mercedes-Benz S 500 has been built in 6 generations between 1979 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €36,719 on average across 27 listings — from €20,920 for the W221 to €54,376 for the W222.
Mercedes-Benz S 500 generations
W2232020–presentSeventh generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 435–449 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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W2222013–2020Sixth generationAverage used price€54,37613 listings- Power
- 333–540 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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W2212005–2013S500Average used price€20,92012 listings- Power
- 306–435 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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W2201998–2005S500Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 299–455 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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W1401991–1998S500Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 306–435 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon · Coupe
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W1261979–1991S-Class (260SE, early designation)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 231 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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How the Mercedes-Benz S 500 generations differ
| Generation | W223 | W222 | W221 | W220 | W140 | W126 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2020–present | 2013–2020 | 2005–2013 | 1998–2005 | 1991–1998 | 1979–1991 |
| Average used price | — | €54,376 | €20,920 | — | — | — |
| Typical price range | — | €47,942 – €71,093 | €13,750 – €40,399 | — | — | — |
| Average mileage | — | 115,619 km | 162,653 km | — | — | — |
| Listings | — | 13 | 12 | — | 2 | — |
| Power | 435–449 HP | 333–540 HP | 306–435 HP | 299–455 HP | 306–435 HP | 231 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Electric | Petrol · Electric | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | Automatic 100% | Automatic 100% | Automatic 100% | — | — |
| Body styles | Saloon | Saloon | Saloon | Saloon | Saloon · Coupe | Saloon |
| Length × width | 5.32 × 1.95 m | 4.50 × 1.66 m | 5.09 × 1.87 m | 5.06 × 1.69 m | 4.50 × 1.68 m | — |
| Wheelbase | 3.22 m | 3.07 m | 3.15 m | 3.04 m | 3.03 m | 2.96 m |
| Kerb weight | 2,065 kg | 2,123 kg | 2,002 kg | 1,875 kg | 2,090 kg | 1,788 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | — | 158 g/km | 277 g/km | 309 g/km | 301 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €199,064 | €170,219 | €160,232 | €124,406 | €125,204 | — |
| NL registrations | 136 | 709 | 678 | 385 | 77 | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mercedes-Benz S 500 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | €71,093 | 68,170 km | 3 |
| 2016 | €47,942 | 146,900 km | 3 |
| 2015 | €51,148 | 132,767 km | 4 |
| 2014 | €48,397 | 108,923 km | 3 |
| 2012 | €19,307 | 166,671 km | 3 |
| 2010 | €17,960 | 158,001 km | 3 |
| 2008 | €13,750 | 218,944 km | 2 |
| 2007 | €15,470 | 139,500 km | 2 |
| 2006 | €40,399 | 130,467 km | 2 |
| 1995 | €16,745 | 145,136 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).