Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $109,800. Class median $62,000.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 59.2 in. Class middle half 48.6 to 55.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.1 in clearance. Top 101% of 132.
- Price: 15% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $116 vs $146 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.1 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 15% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 44.0 in | Median 35.9 in | 6 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in | Median 37.1 in | 7 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.9 cu ft | Median 10.6 cu ft | 10 | Yes |
Is the S-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $109,800 | Median $62,000 | 15 | No |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 193 hp to 600 hp | 17 | Yes |
| Length | 198.1 in | Median 181.5 in | 15 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 12 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 16.8 cents | 17 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the S-Class a good commuter car?
Yes. $116 a month to commute. Class median $146.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 17 convertibles
- $146
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 42% of 17
Is the S-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.1 in clearance, 59.2 in tall | 4.3 to 5.1 in clearance, 48.6 to 55.5 in tall | 8 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.0 in | 10 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 42.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 12 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the S-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.1 in clearance. Top 101% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S 500 4MATIC AWD, 5.1 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 15% above cars like it.
- Price, S 560 4MATIC AWD
- $131,400
- Predicted price
- $114,105
- Gap
- +$17,295 (+15%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the S-Class a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 34 trims of other makes, convertibles, 2021.
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