As of October 2026, the Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class market has 967 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,439, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,995 and $13,239. Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class prices have decreased 24.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,310 to $9,995.
The typical Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class on the market has 106,724 miles. Listings spend an average of 152 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 October 2026 is between $7,995 and $13,239 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,900 to $17,750 across 967 active listings.
Price Distribution (967 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,439
Typical market price
75th
$13,239
Above average / premium
90th
$17,750
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,211, 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
10,000 - 25,000 mi
15
$23,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
35
$18,749
50,000 - 100,000 mi
367
$12,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
407
$9,600
Over 150,000 mi
139
$6,300
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Price Trends
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class prices have decreased 24.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $9,995 across 5 sales, down from $13,310 in 2026-Q2.
Best Value Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class by Model Year
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class offers the best value with a median price of $8,494 across 236 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $13,398.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
2
$8,000
$3,000
$8,000
2007
236
$8,494
$2,500
$27,499
2008
162
$8,799
$2,500
$49,800
2009
74
$10,275
$2,500
$35,995
2010
113
$9,995
$3,000
$52,900
2011
100
$11,490
$3,800
$25,000
2012
115
$11,985
$3,000
$49,995
2013
165
$13,398
$2,500
$39,976
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class listings is in CA with 148 active listings, followed by TX (100), FL (65), VA (60), IL (54).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $8,500, while PA has the highest at $12,479. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,979.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
148
$9,900
TX
100
$9,950
FL
65
$10,765
VA
60
$10,295
IL
54
$8,774
GA
41
$8,500
NJ
41
$9,998
MA
41
$10,900
OH
37
$9,995
NY
36
$9,990
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class Market Velocity
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class listings spend an average of 152 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 66 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: $7,995 to $13,239. The median is $10,439. Anything below $7,995 is a strong value; above $13,239 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class prices have dropped 24.9% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2007 model year has the lowest median price at $8,494, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 152 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.