Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean initial reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20-24 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13-23 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | Horsepower: 429-496 hp, Torque: 384-516 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-6 / V8 | — | Automatic | AWD | 429-496 hp | 384-516 lb-ft | Inline-6 / V8 |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | Horsepower: 362-621 hp, Torque: 369-738 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6/V8/V12 | M178 (for AMG S63), M177 (for S560), M276 (for S450), M279 (for AMG S65) | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 362-621 hp | 369-738 lb-ft | V6/V8/V12 |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | — | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Series | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Series: S580e 4MATIC | S580e 4MATIC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: S580e 4MATIC | — | S580e 4MATIC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: S580 4MATIC, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S580 4MATIC | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: S680 MAYBACH, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S680 MAYBACH | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $109,800, MSRP range: $109,800 - $132,450, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Excludes destination charge., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/14/2026 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | USD | $109,800 | $109,800 - $132,450 | 0.9 | Excludes destination charge. | llm_estimate | 6/14/2026 | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $151,600, Trim: S560, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S560 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $151,600 |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $91,250, MSRP range: $91,250 - $232,550, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for S450 Sedan to AMG S65 Sedan. Excludes delivery and destination charges., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/14/2026 | Base price: $94,250, Trim: S450, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S450 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | USD | $91,250 | $91,250 - $232,550 | 0.9 | MSRP for S450 Sedan to AMG S65 Sedan. Excludes delivery and destination charges. | llm_estimate | 6/14/2026 | $94,250 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $92,900, Trim: S450, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S450 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $92,900 |
| 2017 | — | Trim: S600, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | S600 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 365 | 12.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 528 | 18.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.9 | 19 | 19 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.9 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 550 | 19.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.9 | 20 | 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Optional | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.9 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.9 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | tpms | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb | pedestrianAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD | standard | — | — | — | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD | standard | — | — | standard | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD | standard | — | — | standard | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD | standard | — | — | standard | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 4 DR 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 4 DR 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean initial reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class enters the used market with an excellent reliability rating, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating a high level of initial reliability.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptional initial reliability record with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints, indicating exceptional build quality and safety for the model year.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided NHTSA data, suggesting high reliability.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an average reliability picture, with no reported recalls or complaints in the available data.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting strong initial reliability.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an excellent reliability record based on available data, with no recalls or complaints logged.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents as a strong used-car value, boasting an excellent public reliability score and no reported recalls or complaints.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a generally good reliability record, with a single critical recall for a diesel fuel system leak.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an unusual ownership profile due to a complete absence of reported recalls or complaints in the available data.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published S-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents an exceptionally clean initial reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz s-class presents an exceptionally clean initial reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints. and as a new model year, the 2026 s-class's long-term value proposition is still unfolding. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints