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    Mercedes-Benz S-Class · W221, W222, W223 · Buying guide

    S-Class.
    The flagship of German luxury.

    The S-Class is the brand's reference saloon, the model where Mercedes has debuted new technology for decades before it trickles down. The W221 (2005–2013) brought a modern design language, the W222 (2013–2020) added full LED lighting and the Maybach variant, and the current W223 (2020 on) introduced a large portrait screen and mild-hybrid power. At the top sit the Mercedes-Maybach versions and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 with its biturbo V8. The S-Class appears often at Japanese auctions, usually very generously equipped.

    W221-W223
    Three generations
    R6 do V12
    Engine range
    AMG S 63
    Biturbo V8 version
    Maybach
    Top luxury tier
    Mercedes Benz S-Class from Japanese auctions — starting prices

    Auction price guide

    Median starting price
    22,969 zł
    Lots in our data
    716 (26 live now)
    Model years
    1966–2025
    Median mileage
    74,000 km
    Steering
    LHD 716 · RHD 0
    YearLotsMedian startTypical range
    20249192,192 zł187,035 zł – 199,223 zł
    202314182,816 zł182,816 zł – 184,926 zł
    202218152,347 zł149,652 zł – 164,828 zł
    202136148,363 zł135,940 zł – 163,597 zł
    2020879,455 zł74,533 zł – 89,299 zł
    20192183,908 zł70,314 zł – 93,283 zł
    20182068,673 zł52,032 zł – 96,096 zł
    20171969,845 zł51,095 zł – 89,416 zł
    20161433,985 zł23,028 zł – 44,649 zł
    20158437,032 zł29,825 zł – 43,360 zł
    20144634,688 zł18,750 zł – 45,294 zł
    20133913,594 zł8,789 zł – 42,188 zł
    20121622,969 zł22,969 zł – 37,501 zł
    2011329,141 zł3,516 zł – 30,469 zł
    20102711,953 zł6,563 zł – 13,594 zł
    2009294,219 zł2,344 zł – 8,203 zł
    2008162,344 zł1,582 zł – 11,719 zł
    2007183,516 zł1,172 zł – 5,860 zł
    2006321,172 zł1,172 zł – 8,438 zł
    200573,516 zł2,930 zł – 5,391 zł
    2004149,141 zł6,563 zł – 11,250 zł
    20032511,719 zł4,688 zł – 16,407 zł
    200174,688 zł2,227 zł – 9,375 zł
    20009703 zł703 zł – 1,172 zł
    19961223,438 zł23,438 zł – 95,627 zł
    199481,172 zł1,172 zł – 18,340 zł
    19931824,141 zł22,969 zł – 69,845 zł
    19921913,594 zł12,657 zł – 15,586 zł
    1991158,906 zł6,563 zł – 11,133 zł
    19901939,540 zł17,227 zł – 79,338 zł
    1988108,203 zł234 zł – 14,063 zł
    19701141,720 zł12,891 zł – 41,720 zł

    42 lots in low-sample years are not listed.

    These are starting (auction opening) prices in Japan, not sale prices. The hammer price typically lands 1.3–2× higher. Typical range covers the middle 50% of prices (quartiles).

    Versions

    Which version to choose?

    S 500

    The classic heart of the range, powered by a V8. In the W223 it is the 4.0 biturbo with mild-hybrid assistance. A sensible balance of refinement and running costs.

    S 580

    The stronger biturbo V8 with mild-hybrid, in the current range often with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Full limousine comfort and pace without stepping up to AMG.

    Mercedes-Maybach

    The most luxurious S-Class, with a long wheelbase and separate rear seats. The S 680 uses a V12. A car built around both driver and rear passenger.

    Mercedes-AMG S 63

    The sporting peak of the range, with a biturbo V8 and, in E Performance form, a plug-in hybrid system. A saloon with sports-car performance.

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