# Mercedes-Benz S 550 prices

> The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz S 550 is $16,998, across 213 for sale with a median model year of 2014. The 2015, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $23,285. Over the last three years, 344 sold for a median of $18,900.

Model page · 1999–2017 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550)

Part of the [S](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s.md) family.

- For sale: 213 cars, model years 1999–2017
- Median asking price: $16,998 (213 for sale, median model year 2014)
- Most are priced between $6,075 and $45,177, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2015, the model year with the most for sale: median $23,285 (44 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $18,900 (344 sold, median model year 2012)
- Sold prices over the last year: −9.2% (same cars, mix-adjusted)
- Auction results on record: 511, latest Nov 12, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2017.md) | 27 | $30,990 | 20 | $44,944 | $31,991–$47,394 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2016.md) | 26 | $25,724 | 21 | $31,500 | $25,200–$38,500 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2015.md) | 44 | $23,285 | 52 | $29,450 | $22,388–$35,271 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2014.md) | 17 | $19,000 | 23 | $32,250 | $27,838–$35,088 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2013.md) | 15 | $13,790 | 49 | $16,211 | $14,175–$19,950 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2012.md) | 14 | $11,936 | 32 | $18,551 | $16,150–$23,438 |
| 2011 | 6 | $11,200 | 15 | $19,688 | $14,175–$22,600 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2010.md) | 15 | $12,000 | 28 | $15,008 | $11,953–$21,909 |
| 2009 | 3 | $7,500 | 24 | $15,732 | $9,896–$20,090 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2008.md) | 13 | $7,885 | 44 | $14,847 | $9,634–$16,688 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-s550/2007.md) | 32 | $8,900 | 36 | $9,988 | $8,495–$12,800 |
| 1999 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-4matic.md) | 2007–2017 | 70 | $20,675 | 128 | $19,950 |
| [S550](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-s550.md) | 2007–2017 | 24 | $19,624 | 13 | $22,050 |
| [S550-4M](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-s550-4m.md) | 2016 | 2 | $48,998 | 1 | $42,000 |
| [S550 4-MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-s550-4-matic.md) | 2008–2014 | 2 | $24,302 | 2 | $15,050 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-sport.md) | 2008–2014 | — | — | 1 | $24,750 |
| [4](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-4.md) | 2007–2013 | — | — | — | — |
| [4MATIC Edition 1](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-4matic-edition-1.md) | 2015 | — | — | 3 | $37,800 |
| [Saks Fifth Avenue Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-saks-fifth-avenue-edition.md) | 2009 | — | — | 1 | $29,500 |
| [4MATIC Saks Fifth Avenue Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-4matic-saks-fifth-avenue-edition.md) | 2009 | — | — | 3 | $26,000 |
| [4MATIC Designo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-4matic-designo.md) | 2007–2015 | — | — | 1 | $15,750 |
| [Designo Launch Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-s550-designo-launch-edition.md) | 2007 | — | — | 1 | $32,000 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 90%, Coupe 8%, Convertible 2%
- Drive: RWD 57%, AWD 43%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2017 | 20–26 | — | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 19–26 | — | Compact Cars, Large Cars |
| 2015 | 19–26 | — | Compact Cars, Large Cars |
| 2014 | 19–20 | — | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 18–19 | — | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 18–19 | — | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 17–18 | — | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 17–18 | — | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 17 | — | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 16 | — | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 16–17 | — | Large Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz S 550. By model year: 2017 (10), 2016 (5), 2015 (8), 2014 (5), 2012 (2), 2011 (2). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Mercedes-Benz S 550 prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz S 550 cost?

The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz S 550 is $16,998, across 213 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $6,075 and $45,177, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2015, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $23,285. Over the last three years, 344 sold for a median of $18,900.

### Which Mercedes-Benz S 550 model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 550 asks the least: a median of $7,885 across 13 cars, with a typical 116,293 miles. The 2017 asks $30,990.

### Which Mercedes-Benz S 550 model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2015: 44 of the 213 for sale, at a median asking price of $23,285.

### How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 550 have?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz S 550. The 2017 model year has the most, with 10. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz S 550: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-s550
- Mercedes-Benz S 550 for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=mercedes-benz-s550
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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