Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 5 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221. The records run from May 2026 to June 2026. In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $18,500. The Shifty Estimate for the S-Class is $19,400.
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221
- Built
- 2007 to 2013
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- V8, 5.5L
- Power
- 382 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 was built from 2007 to 2013.
The S-Class, the most traded version: The W221 S-Class represents Mercedes at its technological peak during the late 2000s, packed with innovations that would trickle down across the luxury segment. This generation introduced Night View Assist, Active Body Control suspension, and the groundbreaking Pre-Safe system. Under the hood, options ranged from the silky S450's 4.6L V8 to the thunderous S65 AMG's hand-built 6.0L twin-turbo V12 producing 621 horsepower. The interior showcased Mercedes' craftsmanship with available designo leather and real wood trim. While not traditionally considered a sports car, the AMG variants delivered surprising performance wrapped in flagship luxury. Early examples are becoming increasingly attractive to collectors who appreciate the last generation before heavy electrification. The S65 AMG, with its naturally aspirated V12 soundtrack, stands as particularly desirable among enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of pre-hybrid German engineering excellence.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 cost?
In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $18,500. The Shifty Estimate is $19,400.
What is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the S-Class is $19,400. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $33,500, for a 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Jun 9, 2026. It showed 17,000 miles.
How many Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 5 public sales since May 2026. 5 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $8,888 on Jun 11, 2026.
Where do Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 examples sell?
Of the last 5 sales with a known venue, 3 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (2).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 5 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 64,000 miles. The lowest showed 17,000 miles and the highest 87,800 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.