As of April 2026, the Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,499, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,987 and $12,999.
The typical Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class on the market has 109,232 miles. Listings spend an average of 135 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Pricing
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class in April 2026 is between $7,987 and $12,999 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,900 to $15,995 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,987
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,499
Typical market price
75th
$12,999
Above average / premium
90th
$15,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,602, 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 Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$11,890
10,000 - 25,000 mi
6
$7,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
24
$14,524
50,000 - 100,000 mi
328
$12,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
459
$9,995
Over 150,000 mi
171
$7,500
Best Value Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class by Model Year
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class offers the best value with a median price of $7,500 across 6 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $12,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
6
$7,500
$1,900
$10,500
2007
221
$7,999
$1,200
$18,900
2008
180
$9,100
$500
$18,995
2009
111
$9,998
$600
$17,999
2010
115
$10,500
$1,850
$17,995
2011
89
$10,988
$2,200
$17,990
2012
126
$12,000
$3,500
$18,995
2013
152
$12,995
$4,990
$19,255
Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class listings is in CA with 176 active listings, followed by TX (111), FL (86), GA (71), IL (55).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MI at $7,987, while NJ has the highest at $12,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,013.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
176
$10,885
TX
111
$9,500
FL
86
$8,995
GA
71
$9,985
IL
55
$9,000
VA
51
$9,500
NJ
50
$12,000
NY
42
$10,995
AZ
42
$11,995
MI
35
$7,987
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Market Velocity
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class listings spend an average of 135 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 57 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,987 to $12,999. The median is $10,499. Anything below $7,987 is a strong value; above $12,999 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Best value year: The 2006 model year has the lowest median price at $7,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 135 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 3 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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