Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Market Report

Updated April 2026 | 124 active listings | 0 historical sales

Median Price $8,000
Average Price $12,481
Fair Range (25th-75th) $4,900 - $17,900
Trend N/A

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Market Summary

As of April 2026, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) market has 124 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,900 and $17,900.

The typical Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) on the market has 125,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 235 days on market before selling or being removed.

Current Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Pricing

A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) in April 2026 is between $4,900 and $17,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,500 to $28,995 across 124 active listings.

Price Distribution (124 Active Listings)
Percentile Price Meaning
10th$2,500Budget / project cars
25th$4,900Below average price
Median (50th)$8,000Typical market price
75th$17,900Above average / premium
90th$28,995Top tier / low miles / rare spec

The average asking price is $12,481, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.

Price by Mileage

Mileage RangeListingsMedian Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi2$28,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi2$36,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi34$14,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi39$5,600
Over 150,000 mi46$5,400

Best Value Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) by Model Year

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) offers the best value with a median price of $4,995 across 19 listings. The most expensive model year is 1992 at a median of $24,995.

Median Price by Model Year
YearListingsMedian PriceMinMax
1991 5 $8,800 $5,400 $65,000
1992 1 $24,995 $24,995 $24,995
1993 7 $24,140 $9,700 $89,990
1994 10 $7,000 $3,000 $14,000
1995 34 $5,999 $1,200 $42,988
1996 16 $8,201 $1,800 $14,995
1997 32 $9,500 $1,000 $39,900
1998 19 $4,995 $2,500 $27,500

Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140)

The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) listings is in CA with 30 active listings, followed by WA (14), GA (11), NY (11), IL (9).

Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $2,500, while IL has the highest at $13,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,000.

Top States by Inventory
StateListingsMedian Price
CA 30 $7,000
WA 14 $5,000
GA 11 $3,500
NY 11 $9,500
IL 9 $13,500
TX 9 $9,500
NJ 7 $6,488
MA 6 $5,600
FL 6 $9,700
CO 5 $8,999

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Market Velocity

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) listings spend an average of 235 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.

The median time on market is 110 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Buyer's Guide Summary

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Data sourced from 3 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 124 active Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) listings.