Best Mercedes-Benz S600 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S600 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 266 verified sales, the 2003 is the most affordable at $13,141. The 2007 trades most often (94 verified sales). The 1997 has held its value best, now worth 32% of its original MSRP. No sale since May 5, 2025, so the 2003's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 2, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 8 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz S600 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 S600 | $38,661 | 23% | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2013 S600 | $29,450 | 18% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 S600 | $20,396 | 13% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2010 S600 | $25,600No comparable sale since Feb 2024 | 17% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2009 S600 | $15,936No sale since Oct 2025 | 11% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 S600 | $16,400No sale since Apr 2025 | 11% | 16 | — |
| 2007 S600 | $16,664 | 12% | 94 | 1 |
| 2006 S600 | $11,975No comparable sale since May 2022 | 9% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2005 S600 | $13,813 | 11% | 16 | — |
| 2004 S600 | $13,528 | 11% | 14 | — |
| 2003 S600 | $13,141No sale since May 2025 | 11% | 19 | — |
| 2002 S600 | $17,610No sale since Feb 2025 | 15% | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2001 S600 | $13,590No comparable sale since Jan 2025 | 12% | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1998 S600 | $42,375No comparable sale since Jan 2024 | 32% | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1997 S600 | $41,762 | 32% | 24 | — |
| 1996 S600 | $13,351No comparable sale since May 2024 | 10% | 16 | 2 |
| 1995 S600 | $17,332 | 13% | 14 | — |
| 1993 S600 | — | — | 1 · 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.
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Best Mercedes-Benz S600 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz S600 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S600 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 266 verified sales, the 2003 is the most affordable at $13,141. The 2007 trades most often (94 verified sales). The 1997 has held its value best, now worth 32% of its original MSRP. No sale since May 5, 2025, so the 2003'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 S600 year is the cheapest?
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $13,141. No sale since May 5, 2025, so the 2003's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1997, at $41,762.
Which Mercedes-Benz S600 year holds its value best?
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 is now worth 32% of its original MSRP of $132,300, 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 S600 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz S600 is worth from $13,141 to $41,762 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 S600 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.