Estimated value by year
New
$118,000
MSRP
1 yr
$79,060
-33%
2 yrs
$70,800
-40%
3 yrs
$63,720
-46%
5 yrs
$46,020
-61%
10 yrs
$22,420
-81%
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Full Depreciation Table — Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Based on base MSRP of $118,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $102,660 | $118,000 | $132,160 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -33% | $68,782 | $79,060 | $88,547 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -40% | $61,596 | $70,800 | $79,296 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -46% | $55,436 | $63,720 | $71,366 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -52% | $49,277 | $56,640 | $63,437 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -61% | $40,037 | $46,020 | $51,542 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -65% | $35,931 | $41,300 | $46,256 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -69% | $31,825 | $36,580 | $40,970 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -73% | $27,718 | $31,860 | $35,683 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -77% | $23,612 | $27,140 | $30,397 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -81% | $19,505 | $22,420 | $25,110 |
Cost per year
$14,396
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$63,720 saves $54,280
Value at 10 yrs
$22,420
81% of value gone
Key Specs — Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Category
Ultra Luxury
Base MSRP
$118,000
5-Year Depreciation
61%
vs Category Avg
7% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000+ miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The sweet spot for buying a used S-Class is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $54,280 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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