Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -17 City / 19 -22 HWY
Horsepower
275 -493
Seats
4 -5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lusine S
Mercedes Benz is that car that I will buy again and again!!!
It's a nice car to use every day! I used it a lot, but till now it have had only one big problem with an AC. All others works great!
accountCircle Wendy D
A smooth-riding, reliable Mercedes Benz S500 with minor electrical problems
My vehicle performs well when driving. It is very reliable. There is a lot of internal comfort - lots of leg room at the back and it rides smoothly on the road. It currently has some electrical failure that happened suddenly. The doors and trunk closures do not work. The body has started rusting. After this last winter there is more evidence of rusting along the bottom of the doors. Some rust bubbles also appear on the sides of the vehicle. I am diligent at maintaining the servicing with my mechanic and the vehicle has never failed me on the road. It has a new air conditioning/heating system.
accountCircle Dennis K
The Mercedes diesel engine is unsurpassed in the industry.
I bought the car because of the strong diesel engine and it has proven a great investment. The mileage on the diesel has been incredible and the ride of the car very smooth on the open road. Repairs are rather expensive but then again what isn't.
accountCircle Kennedy K
The acceleration pedal is weird.
I love my car itself, but being a college student, it is difficult for me to afford to fix problems that it has. My parents pay for the damages that Mercedes owners easily face. I wish the car had an AUX cord port.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kennedy K
The acceleration pedal is weird.
I love my car itself, but being a college student, it is difficult for me to afford to fix problems that it has. My parents pay for the damages that Mercedes owners easily face. I wish the car had an AUX cord port.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4.3L
275 HP 20-20 MPG 4-5 Seats
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5.0L
302 HP 19-19 MPG 4-5 Seats
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AMG
493 HP 18-18 MPG 4-5 Seats
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5.5L
493 HP 16-16 MPG 4-5 Seats
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner Reviews

4.00
4 Reviews
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4 stars 50%
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accountCircle Wendy D on August 2, 2020
A smooth-riding, reliable Mercedes Benz S500 with minor electrical problems
My vehicle performs well when driving. It is very reliable. There is a lot of internal comfort - lots of leg room at the back and it rides smoothly on the road. It currently has some electrical failure that happened suddenly. The doors and trunk closures do not work. The body has started rusting. After this last winter there is more evidence of rusting along the bottom of the doors. Some rust bubbles also appear on the sides of the vehicle. I am diligent at maintaining the servicing with my mechanic and the vehicle has never failed me on the road. It has a new air conditioning/heating system.
accountCircle Lusine S on December 29, 2019
Mercedes Benz is that car that I will buy again and again!!!
It's a nice car to use every day! I used it a lot, but till now it have had only one big problem with an AC. All others works great!

Ranks #3 Super Luxury Cars by Owners

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 5 other Super Luxury Cars.

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5
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4.5
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4

Ranks #2 Super Luxury Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Super Luxury Cars.

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28 MPG
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22 MPG
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19 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 mercedes s500 oil type?

Answer: The 2005 Mercedes S500 oil type is synthetic motor oil 5w-40. It is recommended to change Your oil every 7,500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.Over time the oil will become thinner, abrasive, and will...

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Safety & Reliability

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