Best Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 73 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $11,633. The 2005 trades most often (20 verified sales) and has held its value best, worth 16% of its original MSRP. No sale since May 20, 2025, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market. No comparable sale since Oct 30, 2025, so the 2005's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 30, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 S55 AMG | $17,412 | 15% | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 S55 AMG | $18,600No comparable sale since Oct 2025 | 16% | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 S55 AMG | $12,125 | 11% | 13 | — |
| 2003 S55 AMG | $17,854No sale since Oct 2025 | 16% | 16 | — |
| 2002 S55 AMG | $11,633No sale since May 2025 | 11% | 10 | — |
| 2001 S55 AMG | $21,673No sale since Jan 2025 | 23% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which S55 AMG year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 73 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $11,633. The 2005 trades most often (20 verified sales) and has held its value best, worth 16% of its original MSRP. No sale since May 20, 2025, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market. No comparable sale since Oct 30, 2025, so the 2005's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $11,633. No sale since May 20, 2025, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 2005, at $18,600. No comparable sale since Oct 30, 2025, so the 2005's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year holds its value best?
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is worth 16% of its original MSRP of $113,175, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Oct 30, 2025, so the 2005's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is worth from $11,633 to $18,600 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.