Mercedes-Benz S-Class

1999 to 2006 · Sedan

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Shifty Estimate

$6,900

Low confidence · $5K to $9K

26.4% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $9,001
Sales · 12 mo: 52
Original MSRP: $72,900Down 91% since new

1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, sold Jun 2026

Sold$6,906 · Bring a Trailer · Jun 2026

The market

Every recorded 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sale, by date and price

Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$6,906 · 69,000 mi · Pewter Metallic

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Sold

2 salesmedian $9.0kupdated Jun 2026

Other S-Class generations

W116
W126
W140
W221
W222
W223

Specifications

Engine: V8, 4.3L
Power: 275 hp
Torque: 295 lb-ft
0 to 60: 7.3 s
Top speed: 155 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $72,900

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost?

A 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost $72,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 52 have sold publicly at a median of $9,001. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $6,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,175 to $8,625, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $6,900, down 26.4% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $9,001 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 52 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good investment?

It has depreciated 91% against its $72,900 list price. Values are down 26.4% over the past 12 months.

What has a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sold for at auction?

The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:

$6,906Jun 6, 2026Pewter Metallic · 69,000 mi
$10,000May 27, 2026Brilliant Silver Metallic · 58,000 mi

About the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The W220 S-Class represents Mercedes-Benz at a fascinating crossroads, the last generation before electronics dominated everything, yet sophisticated enough to feel thoroughly modern today. Launched in 1999, this flagship sedan introduced revolutionary features like Active Body Control suspension and night vision, while maintaining the analog soul that made previous S-Classes legendary. The range spanned from the silky S430's 4.3-liter V8 to the thunderous S65 AMG's hand-built 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 604 horsepower. Bruno Sacco's elegant design has aged remarkably well, avoiding the overwrought styling that plagued some contemporaries. While early examples suffered from electronic gremlins, well-maintained W220s now represent exceptional value in the luxury sedan market. Collectors particularly prize the rare S600 and AMG variants, which offer genuine supercar performance wrapped in understated German luxury, a combination increasingly rare in today's market.