Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140)
1991–1999
Lowest price
US$15,747
Since 2020
Median price
US$23,500
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$40,004
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
US$19,639
Market value · recent verified sales
+19.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 19.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$19,639
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$19,639
+0%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1995
−US$10,506-45%4 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe W140 is trading at a median of $19,639 in the US market, having appreciated 19 percent over the past year—a solid move that sits against thin trading activity and low overall desirability. The signal is neutral (HOLD), reflecting the modest data foundation: only four sales have been tracked in the last twelve months, making this segment sparsely transacted.
Classification as a stable modern classic places these coupes at the boundary between everyday used cars and genuine collectibles. The collectibility score of 5 indicates some preservation interest, though production volume data is unavailable, limiting our ability to gauge rarity relative to comparable Mercedes coupes from that generation.
Liquidity remains a constraint for buyers and sellers alike. With just five total sales on record and zero active listings at present, finding either a well-matched example or a ready buyer requires patience and often dealer or auction channels rather than retail availability.
The three- and five-year base projections hold the current median flat at $19,639, suggesting the market views recent appreciation as a temporary or cyclical movement rather than the start of sustained upward momentum. Without additional transaction data or evidence of renewed collector demand, the outlook leans toward price stabilization around current levels.
The confidence rating is low, a reflection of minimal trading depth and incomplete market information. Prospective buyers should treat the current ask price as indicative rather than anchored, and recognize that values in this segment remain sensitive to condition, mileage, and provenance rather than driven by broad appreciation tailwinds.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$19,639
- Annual appr. rate+19.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked12
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared12 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$27,006
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$15,747 – US$40,004
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
US$40,004
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
black · automatic
US$15,747
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
Azure Blue Metallic · automatic
US$23,500
Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026
Diamond Blue Metallic · automatic
US$15,777
Bring a Trailer · 6 May 2026
Arctic White · automatic
US$40,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026
Black Pearl Metallic · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.