Summary

• With 173 currently listed for sale near San Jose, CA and an average price of $36,448.00, 24.3% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.92 / 5 stars.

• 62.4% of 2016 S-Class models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class stands out because it sits in a lineage that has long been Mercedes-Benz’s showcase for technology, craftsmanship, and safety. In this generation, the car brought a new aluminum hybrid body shell that cut weight and improved rigidity, and Mercedes said it was the first in the world to exclusively feature LEDs over traditional bulbs, with 500 light units throughout the interior and exterior. It also introduced “magic body control,” using road scanning to detect potholes and imperfections in advance and adapt the suspension to them, along with a surround-view camera system that integrated multi-modal radar and ultrasonic sensors for smoother adaptive cruise control and lane centering.

Inside, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class leaned hard into luxury and high-end tech. Its cabin used wood and metal accents that flowed more smoothly than before, and selectable ambient lighting became one of its defining touches. The car also featured two giant 12.3-inch screens under a single panel, while still retaining many physical controls, and night vision remained available. Buyers could also find rear executive seating packages, sport packages, AMG appearance packages, air purifiers, active parking assist, massaging seats, and Burmester surround-sound audio, which helped make even well-equipped versions feel especially rich.

It is also appealing because it offers serious performance and a wide range of powertrains. In 2016, the lineup included the S 550 with a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 making 449 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, the S 600 with a 5.5-liter V12 making 523 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque, and the AMG S 65 with a 6.0-liter V12 making 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The generation also offered 4Matic all-wheel drive on the S 550, and the S 550e plug-in hybrid delivered 329 system horsepower and 14 miles of electric range. The tradeoff is that this is still an expensive machine to own, and maintenance can be costly, with electrical issues and suspension concerns among the common worries.

Other model years to consider

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  • Average price: $62,367.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 19.9%
  • Accident-free percentage: 91.9%
  • Total listings: 211

• 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  • Average price: $25,068.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 27.4%
  • User rating: 4.95 / 5
  • Total listings: 146

• 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  • Average price: $24,413.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.2%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 106

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.