Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $117,300. Class median $46,950.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $103.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.1 in. Class middle half 5.3 to 5.8 in.
- Off-road: 5.1 in clearance. Top 100% of 175.
- Price: 22% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 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 | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.1 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 22% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 43.8 in | Median 36.5 in | 78 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in | Median 37.4 in | 79 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.9 cu ft | Median 14.5 cu ft | 72 | Yes |
Is the S-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $117,300 | Median $46,950 | 81 | No |
| Horsepower | 442 hp | 159 hp to 365 hp | 83 | No |
| Length | 208.2 in | Median 192.9 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 80 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 81 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the S-Class a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 81 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 53% of 72
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 | 5.3 to 5.8 in clearance, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall | 53 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.1 in | Median 38.5 in | 77 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 42.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 80 | 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 100% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S 500 4MATIC AWD, 5.1 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 22% above cars like it.
- Price, S 500 4MATIC AWD
- $117,300
- Predicted price
- $96,363
- Gap
- +$20,937 (+22%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the S-Class a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD | $117,300 | 13.3 cents | 12.9 cu ft | 442 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $54,990 | 4.4 cents | 24.0 cu ft | 510 hp |
| Volvo S90 T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme AWD | $65,550 | 12.8 cents | 13.5 cu ft | 455 hp |
| BMW i5 M60 AWD | $84,100 | 6.3 cents | 17.3 cu ft | 590 hp |
| BMW i7 eDrive50 RWD | $105,700 | 6.4 cents | 17.7 cu ft | 449 hp |
Compared with 329 trims of other makes, sedans, 2024.
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