Best Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 144 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $20,779. The 2007 trades most often (67 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 16% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Aug 31, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 S65 AMG | $53,333No sale since Jul 2024 | 25% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 2012 S65 AMG | $35,832 | 17% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 S65 AMG | $55,147No sale since Jan 2025 | 27% | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2010 S65 AMG | $43,188No sale since Aug 2025 | 22% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2009 S65 AMG | $38,114No sale since Aug 2023 | 19% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 S65 AMG | $21,056 | 11% | 25 | — |
| 2007 S65 AMG | $30,450 | 16% | 67 | — |
| 2006 S65 AMG | $20,779 | 12% | 26 | — |
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 S65 AMG Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 144 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $20,779. The 2007 trades most often (67 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 16% 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 S65 AMG year is the cheapest?
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $20,779. The most valuable is the 2007, at $30,450.
Which Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG year holds its value best?
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG is now worth 16% of its original MSRP of $195,775, 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 S65 AMG worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG is worth from $20,779 to $30,450 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 S65 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.