Used 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class for SaleNationwide

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good car?

Yes — you rate it 5/5, and the expert rating is 7.3/10. The standout strength is Performance at 9/10.

The S-Class backs that up with a strong mix of comfort, performance, technology, and refinement. The main trade-offs are not much cargo space and frustrating capacitive touch controls.

With just 12 listings available, it also looks like a fairly limited-market luxury sedan rather than a high-volume used-car choice.

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The expert review describes the S-Class as delivering the kind of driving experience expected of a top-tier luxury vehicle, with a smooth ride, a quiet cabin, and systems that functioned flawlessly during testing. The performance notes also point to a well-developed powertrain lineup and a suspension tuned for cosseting comfort.

For ownership, the main used-buyer risk is less about outright mechanical weakness and more about the complexity that comes with a highly equipped flagship sedan.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The S-Class lineup ranges from the S 500 to the S 580 and AMG S 63 E Performance. The S 500 is the entry point, while the S 580 adds a V8 and the AMG model brings the most extreme performance. The cabin is richly finished across the range, but the available rear-seat upgrades and premium audio options can make a big difference if you care about back-seat comfort and luxury ambience.
• Powertrain: You get a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six in the S 500, a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 in the S 580, and a plug-in hybrid V8 setup in the AMG S 63 E Performance. All models use a nine-speed automatic and standard 4Matic all-wheel drive. The S 500 is the most efficient Canadian model at 9.6 L/100 km combined, while the S 580 is rated at 12.0 L/100 km combined.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes 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.
• Infotainment: Every model gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus native navigation with augmented reality video overlays, voice recognition, a Burmester surround-sound system, and ambient lighting. Rear-seat upgrades and higher-end audio are available, but the capacitive controls can be frustrating to use.
• Fuel efficiency: The S 500 is rated at 9.6 L/100 km combined, the S 580 at 12.0 L/100 km combined, and the AMG S 63 E Performance at 13.0 L/100 km under hybrid power, with an estimated 26 kilometres of electric-only driving.

Which 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in 3 trim levels: S 500, S 580, AMG S 63 E Performance.

Here's the short version:

• S 500: This is the best-value choice if you want the S-Class experience without jumping to the highest prices. It delivers the core luxury, the standard tech suite, and the most efficient fuel consumption in the lineup.
• S 580: This is the step-up trim if you want more power and are willing to pay for the V8. It adds stronger performance while keeping the same flagship comfort and equipment foundation.
• AMG S 63 E Performance: This is the one to choose if you want maximum performance and the most advanced powertrain in the range. It is the most expensive option and suits buyers who want the fastest, most extreme S-Class.

The standard safety package is comprehensive across the lineup, so you do not need to move up a trim just to get the core driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market: there are only a few examples to choose from, so you can be choosy, but you may not have much leverage on the rarest configurations.

• Inventory: There are 12 listings available.

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

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.

No crash test results have been published for this generation by either NHTSA or IIHS, so you should focus on the breadth of the standard driver-assistance equipment and the S-Class’s strong in-house safety reputation.

Should I buy a 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 model receives only small changes and remains the flagship sedan benchmark for comfort, performance, technology, and refinement.

The bottom line: If you want the latest version of this generation’s flagship luxury sedan, the 2025 S-Class is the straightforward choice. If you are shopping mainly on price, a nearby model year may be the smarter path, especially if you can find a well-equipped example with the features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.