2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Market Value & Price History
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 has a current market value of $11,266 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 63 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2013 between $14,850 and $25,250. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. 7 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale at $14,995. The median sale price is down 29.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 63 verified auction sales for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550, latest sale Aug 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 13, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Price History
The median 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 sold for $11,550 in 2026, against $28,600 in 2018. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,550 | 5 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $18,525 | 10 |
| 2023 | $17,875 | 12 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | 5 |
| 2021 | $14,900 | 9 |
| 2019 | $16,500 | 5 |
| 2018 | $28,600 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $10,600 | 118,200 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $10,250 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $15,000 | 51,000 mi | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $12,650 | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $11,550 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $26,000 | 34,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $13,000 | 71,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $14,500 | 30,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $11,550 | 215,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2025 | $23,100 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $21,250 | 17,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $16,500 | 46,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $24,750 | 23,000 mi | — |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $47,500 | 25,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $28,250 | 10,000 mi | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz S550 by Year
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How much is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 worth?
A 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 is worth approximately $11,266 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 63 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $25,250; the full verified range is $10,250 to $47,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 cost new?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 carried an original MSRP of $86,500. Verified examples now trade around $11,266.
How much has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 depreciated?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 is worth about 87% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $86,500, and verified examples now trade around $11,266. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 63 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 sales in total.
Are 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 sale price is down 29.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550?
DriveIndex lists 2 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 for sale, priced from $14,995 to $14,995 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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