Best Mercedes-Benz S550 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 212 verified sales, the 2010 is the most affordable at $12,147. The 2007 trades most often (65 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 22% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 17, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz S550 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 S550 | $48,025No sale since Jan 2026 | 50% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 2013 S550 | $17,651No sale since May 2026 | 19% | 25 | 2 |
| 2012 S550 | $19,287 | 21% | 15 | — |
| 2011 S550 | $18,263 | 20% | 14 | — |
| 2010 S550 | $12,147 | 13% | 24 | 2 |
| 2009 S550 | $14,183No sale since Dec 2025 | 16% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 S550 | $13,882 | 16% | 63 | 2 |
| 2007 S550 | $18,606 | 22% | 65 | 2 |
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 S550 year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz S550 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz S550 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 212 verified sales, the 2010 is the most affordable at $12,147. The 2007 trades most often (65 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 22% of its original MSRP. 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 S550 year is the cheapest?
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,147. The most valuable is the 2012, at $19,287.
Which Mercedes-Benz S550 year holds its value best?
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 is now worth 22% of its original MSRP of $86,175, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz S550 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz S550 is worth from $12,147 to $19,287 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 S550 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.