2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Kelley Blue Book Retail $15,650–$18,450
MPG City: 12 – 17 Highway: 19 – 26
Available Engines
275-hp, 4.3-liter V-8 (premium)
493-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (premium)
302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)
493-hp, 5.5-liter V-12 (premium)
Transmissions
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | Four potent powertrain choices |
| • | RWD or AWD |
| • | Mercedes-Benz pedigree |
| • | Seven-speed automatic in S430s and S500s with RWD |
What We Like
| + | Performance in S600 and S55 AMG |
| + | Luxury amenities |
| + | Stability |
| + | Refinement |
| + | Resale value |
What We Don't
| - | Price |
| - | Fuel economy |
| - | Control layout and complexity |
Not only do these high-luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz look the part, but they also perform and handle masterfully in the European manner. Related to the sleek CL-Class coupe, the S-Class sedan comes with a selection of powertrains, including a V-12 in the S600 and a supercharged V-8 in the high-performance S55 AMG. Each of those engines produces 493 horsepower. Read More
6 Available S-Class Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Original MSRP | |||||
| Base S430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan See Specs |
$75,300 | ||||
| Base S430 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan See Specs |
$75,300 | ||||
| Base S500 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan See Specs |
$83,900 | ||||
| Base S500 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan See Specs |
$83,900 | ||||
| Base S55 AMG 4dr Sedan See Specs |
$111,900 | ||||
| Base S600 4dr Sedan See Specs |
$124,750 | ||||
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