Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $94,250. Class median $36,750.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 58.8 in. Class middle half 56.5 to 58.1 in.
- Off-road: 5.0 in clearance. Top 101% of 125.
- Price: 44% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.0 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 44% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the S-Class a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.3 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | No |
Is the S-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $94,250 | Median $36,750 | 103 | No |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | No |
| Length | 206.9 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.4 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the S-Class a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 72% of 101
Is the S-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.0 in clearance, 58.8 in tall | 5.0 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 40.4 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the S-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.0 in clearance. Top 101% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S 450 4MATIC AWD, 5.0 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 44% above cars like it.
- Price, S 450 RWD
- $94,250
- Predicted price
- $65,501
- Gap
- +$28,749 (+44%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the S-Class a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class S 450 RWD | $94,250 | 14.5 cents | 16.3 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Jaguar XF XF S AWD | $68,200 | 13.9 cents | 19.1 cu ft | 380 hp |
| Tesla Model S Long Range Plus AWD | $69,420 | 4.9 cents | 58.1 cu ft | 557 hp |
| Lexus LS 500 RWD | $75,450 | 13.9 cents | 16.9 cu ft | 416 hp |
Compared with 561 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
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