The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (7 generations, 1994–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (competitive fuel economy) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mercedes-Benz S-Class VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class window sticker — build, options & years
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class ran from 1994–2026 across 7 generations (2008–2014, 2015–2016, 2017, 2018–2019, 2020, 2021–2024, 2025–2026). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mercedes-Benz S-Class VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1994, 1995, 1996; the most-complained-about are 2002, 2003, 2015. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mercedes-Benz S-Class VIN decoder.
What the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the S-Class, latest tested year 2027:
The label also prints an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 513 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the S-Class under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the S-Class's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1994 to 2027. Worth checking before you compare a S-Class sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 4 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used S-Class sells for now
The label froze the S-Class price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the S-Class by model year, from 308 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18 listings | |
| 2019 | 14 listings | |
| 2018 | 27 listings | |
| 2017 | 23 listings | |
| 2016 | 14 listings | |
| 2015 | 63 listings | |
| 2014 | 22 listings | |
| 2013 | 16 listings | |
| 2012 | 35 listings | |
| 2011 | 22 listings | |
| 2010 | 36 listings | |
| 2009 | 18 listings |
A 2022 S-Class asks a median $48,900 today, a 2009 about $9,790. Full breakdown on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class value page.
What's on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 14 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every S-Class VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mercedes-Benz S-Class VIN decoder.
S-Class window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for 1994–2026. Enter any S-Class VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mercedes-Benz model.
Want S-Class recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Mercedes-Benz S-Class VIN decoder →
Other Mercedes-Benz window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | Compact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | Midsize Cars | 96 mpg | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | — | — |
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every S-Class, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 14 mpg combined (12 city / 20 highway), from its 2027 rating, with an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2022 asks a median $48,900 and a 2009 about $9,790 across 308 live listings. See the Mercedes-Benz S-Class value page.
Is the recreated Mercedes-Benz S-Class sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mercedes-Benz S-Class may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.