Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class for Sale near Mulhurst Bay, AB

How much does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a current nationwide average price of $66,293 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $61,210 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a standout choice if you want a flagship luxury sedan with broad appeal across generations.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S-Class for its luxurious feel, comfortable and spacious cabin, smooth ride, and powerful engines. They also highlight the model’s advanced technology, craftsmanship, and safety innovations as defining strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are high ownership costs, complex technology, and some frustrating controls in newer versions.

23.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz S-Class models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the S-Class for its luxurious cabin, smooth ride, advanced technology, and strong performance. Across the model years in the data, the nameplate also earns repeated credit for craftsmanship and safety-focused engineering.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz S-Class between 3.9 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership tends to reward careful maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially on more complex examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2025 S-Class lineup includes a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six with 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres combined, a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 rated at 12.0 L/100 km combined, and an AMG S 63 E Performance with 26 kilometres of electric range and a 13.0 L/100 km estimate under hybrid power.
• Infotainment: All 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models have a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a native navigation system with augmented reality video overlays, voice recognition, a Burmester surround-sound system, and interior ambient lighting.
• Safety package: Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automated lane-change assist, evasive steering assistance, automatic reverse braking, a semi-automated parking system, and a surround-view camera system.

Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers these trims:

• S 500: The entry-level model pairs a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six with 442 horsepower, 413 pound-feet of torque, a nine-speed automatic transmission, 4Matic all-wheel drive, and a smooth, comfort-focused character that suits buyers who want the core S-Class experience.
• S 580: This V8-powered trim adds 496 hp and 516 lb-ft, along with the same nine-speed automatic and 4Matic all-wheel drive, for shoppers who want stronger straight-line performance.
• AMG S 63 E Performance: The performance flagship combines a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor for 791 hp, 1,055 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 26 kilometres of electric-only propulsion.
• Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: The ultra-luxury version sits above the core lineup and can climb above $300,000, for buyers who want the most exclusive interpretation of the S-Class formula.

What Mercedes-Benz S-Class do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2016.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a strong mix of luxury features, technology, and value. More inventory also gives you a better chance of finding the colour, equipment, and condition you want.

What is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which creates more opportunity for used buyers. Several recent and older examples show double-digit declines, while a few years are changing more modestly or even moving upward.

The 2016, 2024, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10

Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automated lane-change assist, evasive steering assistance, automatic reverse braking, a semi-automated parking system, and a surround-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −4.29% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −20.45%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $58,486 CAD. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a richly appointed cabin, a serene ride, and the kind of flagship presence that has defined the nameplate for years.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Four S-Class models are available for 2025, largely distinguished by their powertrains, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six with 442 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, and an AMG S 63 E Performance with 791 hp, 1,055 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 26 kilometres of electric-only propulsion.
• Tech: All 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models have a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a native navigation system with augmented reality video overlays, voice recognition, and a Burmester surround-sound system.
• Safety: Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automated lane-change assist, evasive steering assistance, automatic reverse braking, a semi-automated parking system, and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: The entry-level 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $147,500.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.