Mercedes-Benz S500 FAQs

• How much is a Mercedes Benz S500?

  Mercedes-Benz no longer produces the S500, which was last available in 2019. Today, the German auto-maker offers a number of other vehicles in the S-Class range, including the likes of the S350, S450, S560, S580, S650, S680 and S63L, to name a few. As you might expect, there is a wide variance in prices across the Mercedes-Benz S-Class range, starting from $206,588 and topping out at $565,800, before on-road costs.

• What does the S stand for in Mercedes?

  The Mercedes-Benz S-Class derived its name from the German language, where it is called the S-Klasse. That in itself was an abbreviation for the full German word, Sonderklasse, which means "special class". This series is one of the most luxurious in the company's range, offering unparalleled levels of comfort and amenity, very much in the style of a limousine or full-size sedan. All told, the S-Class really does demonstrate itself to be a special class.

• What problems do Mercedes-Benz have?

  Even if you venture into the top-end luxury segment of the car market, there isn't a make or model that doesn't have a problem of some sort to its name. However, don't let that put you off buying a car, as most problems tend to creep in when you don't address maintenance or repair issues, or as a car ages. In fact, today's cars are as dependable as ever, not to mention, incredibly sophisticated and well-built. Nonetheless, some issues you might want to keep in mind when buying a Mercedes-Benz include accelerated wear on suspension and steering components, worn out catalytic converters, plus oil and transmission leaks.