Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
horrible: expensive maintain, not reliable
GreyBeard, 08/08/2016
updated 08/14/2025
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
Too heavy in electronics, requiring expensive calibration like for a windshield replacement. continues to be a car requiring lots of expensive maintenance, parts not always available. I would never buy this car again. Great smooth ride, lots of power, but an expensive car to maintain. Not a great car and not worth the price compared to other cars in the market. Radiator hose blew, putting me at the side of the road needing a tow....repaired under warranty but on a car that was 3 years old and about 7,000 miles per year? Radiator overflow bottle had a manufacturing defect and leaked, replaced under warranty. Dash display tells you when to come in for service, always over $1,000 per visit. If all the electronics turned on, you will use more brakes as the car does it automatically, meaning more brake jobs that you pay for. Run flat tires give you about 8-10,000 miles, another hit on your wallet. This car is more expensive to maintain than my Aston Martin DB9, and has had more component failures taking you into the dealer much too frequently. Not a reliable car, even from new
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This car is amazing
Kelly F, 01/02/2019
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle. LOVE it! I've been a Mercedes fan for quite some time. I previously owned an S-550 from 2008. I loved that car too. I didn't want to give it up and held onto it forever. Finally decided technology was so far advanced that it was time to but something newer and this car does NOT disappoint. It's fast, comfortable, stylish and quite simply just badass. It's such a classy car. 100 stars. It's seriously that awesome.
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$135,000.00 - it starting Falling Apart in year 4
LoftDrew, 05/12/2021
updated 05/13/2022
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have owned nothing but Mercedes Benz since 1987. Every one of them (except my current Mercedes S550) lasted a long time and I had few problems with them. I recommended Mercedes to my family and friends. My current Mercedes Benz is a 2015 S550 and it has been quickly falling apart since Year 4 (2019). First it was minor things like the Seat and Door Upholstery wearing out (How does the Stitching on a Door come unraveled?). Then it became huge Engine, Suspension and Transmission problems costing tens of thousands of dollars. When I purchased the car I spent an additional $4,500.00 for a 7-year/75,000 mile Warranty. Because I had 75,000 miles in year 5 the $4,500.00 I spent was wasted. My first bad experience with Mercedes Benz was when I reported the Worn-out Seat and Door Stitching. This type of issue is something that takes place over time. Mercedes refused to repair the Worn-out Seat Area and Door Stitching because the 5-year Warranty ran out 2 months earlier. That was the beginning of a litany of problems with the rest of the car. My dealership has been fantastic and asked the Warranty Representative from Mercedes Benz to cover everything because a car like this should not be falling apart in 4 years. Unfortunately Mercedes Benz refused to take any responsibility for this Lemon! I will never recommend Mercedes Benz again. I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years and that loyalty has not been returned. Mercedes does not build cars as good as they used to - sad, but true. Eventually had to get rid of it.
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Bucket list car
John Dickinson, 11/23/2016
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
It eats tires and brakes, and will cost you more for gas as it is lucky to get 16mpg if you do not drive on freeway every day. Definitely would be the car if you did a lot of open road driving at higher speeds. Lots of power for passing even at high speeds. Quiet and great ride.
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What A Vehicle5 it is still an outstanding vehicle
allanmwhag, 09/23/2015
updated 04/10/2025
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 2dr Coupe AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is the best car that I have ever owned. Beautiful exterior and interior. The car can drive itself, but I much prefer to have fun driving it myself. The handling is outstanding. Talk about the quiet inside. The only complaint that I have is the voice recognition. I have to repeat myself several times, but it may be me. Recently stopped by state trooper (not speeding) but for not displaying front license plate. I could not ruin the front grill with the plate. The car is a "head turner" and I get a lot of "thumbs-up" on the road. The only problem that I've had with this car was a software issue with the back up camera. Eventually the dealership worked out the problem and everything is okay now. Having driven it now for 6 months is a truly magnificent automobile. Still love the car! At times the voice recognition drives me crazy! I do not think that it is user friendly. I am very disappointed with the tires on this vehicle. They are extended Mobility tires or run-flats. I actually hate these tires and do not know why Mercedes puts them on the car. These are Goodyear tires on a 20 inch rim. I cannot wait to get rid of these tires and replace them with Michelin. I have already replaced the two front tires. One at 18,000 miles and the other at 20. There was still good tread on both of them. The first had a tear in the sidewall and the second one was a blowout. The car is in excellent riding car but I am sure that these tires detract from the ride. No more run-flat tires for me. The side walls are too stiff and thus do detract from what could be an excellent ride. I still love the car. There is still an occasional fight with the voice recognition on the command system. I absolutely still love this car. Unfortunately the two door coupe S-Class will be discontinued as of 2022. If I had the opportunity to buy another vehicle I would buy another one. I get compliments all the time about the look of the car. The performance is still outstanding. It is still an outstanding vehicle. It is a shame they have ceased making this model as of 2022. I would buy another one in an instant. There will be no other S-Class two-door coupes. They will continue the E-Class. Still love it and wish I could buy another one. Get compliments all the time !!!!
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