The S500 badge moved to Mercedes' current, all-new W223 S-Class when it launched in late 2020, replacing the outgoing S560 as the six-cylinder flagship saloon. In Saudi Arabia these are the newest S-Class shape on the market, with rear-axle steering and a fully digital cockpit as part of the package.
How much does a used Mercedes S500 cost in Saudi Arabia?
Our 8 listings are early examples of the current generation, priced from SAR 70,000 to SAR 451,000 depending on spec and mileage.
Which used Mercedes S500 year should you buy?
Any W223 S500 you find is the current generation, so there is no earlier shape to weigh against it — buy on options fitted and service record rather than chasing a specific year within this narrow window.
Is a used Mercedes S500 reliable?
Better than the class on bodywork. Our inspections find prior body or panel repair on 28% of S500s, against the 47% we would expect for large luxury saloons of this age and mileage in the Kingdom. That is still more than a quarter with some repair history, which is why the report on the specific car matters more than the average.
What else should you know about the Mercedes S500?
A BMW 750 costs less and carries a higher rate of electrical faults in our inspections. The Lexus ES250 costs far less but is a smaller car in a lower class entirely. Within the Mercedes range, the S450 is the cheaper way onto the same current platform.
What should you inspect on a used Mercedes S500?
- Panel gaps and paint match, given how common prior repair is on this class of car.
- Air suspension and rear-axle steering for fault codes.
- Mild-hybrid system and starter-generator health.
- Cabin electronics, given how much of the newest S-Class runs through the digital cockpit.
Given the repair history on this class of car, the CarSwitch inspection report on the specific vehicle is essential, not optional.
