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2004
Fuel Economy
13 - 19 combined mpg
Horsepower
275 - 493 hp
Engine
4 engines available
Engine Options
  • V12, Twin Turbo, 5.5L
  • V8, 4.3 Liter
  • V8, 5.0 Liter
  • V8, Supercharged, 5.5L
Cargo Volume
15.4 cu ft
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Overview

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing starts at $4,941 for the S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $74,320 when new. The range-topping 2004 S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D starts at $5,872 today, originally priced from $124,260.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
S 430 Sedan 4D
$74,320
$4,941
$78,220
$4,922
$83,770
$5,430
$86,970
$5,418
$111,870
$8,800
$124,260
$5,872

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

S-Class Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2000-2006) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 89% recommend it. These figures are based on 120 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

"Great car"

"I love this car. Best car I have ever owned. It is like driving around in your living room. It is smooth, comfortable, roomy, quiet, and I feel safe."

"Benz's rock folks. S500 is an incredible machine."

"The S500 is a dream car to drive locally or cross country. Raw power coupled with shear comfort sets the S500 apart from others. Really like the body style of my 2000 model over the 2012/13 models. Just terrific suspension and the Bose sound system fit perfectly for cruising up Pacific Coast Highway outside Santa Barbara. Really easy to blow people off the road on the interstate."

"A good car which lacks the quality it entitled"

"I bought is car second hand and paid $7,436 in Jan 2013. It has done 165,000km and in very good condition. I think the ex-owners had looked after it very meticulously. It has a greyish colour body and blueish colour interior. Fully optioned to the extent that it has a fridge, electric trunk lid and a TV + in-car mobile phone. I have spent some money to repair it, the key ones being: O2 sensors, MAF, oil changes (engine + transmission), water host and recently oil leak at the front of engine. Considering a 11 years old car,it is not bad. However, like other reviews had mentioned, it has a flimsy build in the passenger compartment and also give an impression that very plastic feel. Things break easily. Compared to a BMW 7 series E38 I drove, this one even has water stains sipping into the window glass from the top. I feel a bit disappointed with the quality but then for a well maintained car which worth $90+K when new, I think it is still worth the money as long as the maintenance is not catching up with me in a big way... soon."

Overall 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class quality a 4.7 out of 5.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2004 S-Class Features

According to drivers of the 2004 S-Class, here are some of its best features:

  • Wonderful for long drives
  • Sweet ride
  • Quality, drive, comfortable, reliable, beautiful
  • Best ride and comfort with all accessories
  • Comfort, acceleration and overall ride.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG by Trim

2004 S-Class S 430 4MATIC Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 21 MPG

2004 S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2004 S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D - city 14 MPG - hwy 20 MPG

2004 S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D - city 14 MPG - hwy 22 MPG

2004 S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D - city 11 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2004 S-Class S 55 AMG Sedan 4D - city 13 MPG - hwy 19 MPG

2004 S-Class Safety

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Slip Control
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.5
Consumer Rating
Based on 120 Consumer Reviews
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93%Recommend this vehicle
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Value
4.4
Performance
4.8
Quality
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.8

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
0-60
Curb Weight
S 430 4MATIC Sedan 4D
$4,922
17 MPG
275 @ 5750 RPM
V8, 4.3 Liter
15.4 cu ft
295 lb-ft
6.9 seconds
4390 lbs
S 430 Sedan 4D
$4,941
19 MPG
275 @ 5750 RPM
V8, 4.3 Liter
15.4 cu ft
295 lb-ft
6.9 seconds
4160 lbs
S 500 Sedan 4D
$5,430
17 MPG
302 @ 5600 RPM
V8, 5.0 Liter
15.4 cu ft
339 lb-ft
6.1 seconds
4170 lbs
S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D
$5,418
16 MPG
302 @ 5600 RPM
V8, 5.0 Liter
15.4 cu ft
339 lb-ft
6.1 seconds
4390 lbs
S 600 Sedan 4D
$5,872
13 MPG
493 @ 6100 RPM
V12, Twin Turbo, 5.5L
15.4 cu ft
590 lb-ft
4.6 seconds
4610 lbs
S 55 AMG Sedan 4D
$8,800
15 MPG
493 @ 6100 RPM
V8, Supercharged, 5.5L
15.4 cu ft
516 lb-ft
4.6 seconds
4300 lbs
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Depreciation

A 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has depreciated $534 or 11% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $4,044 and trade-in value of $1,726.

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-class Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $236
$4,578
$2,568
2023
$154
$4,424
$2,173
2024
$123
$4,301
$2,028
Now
$257
$4,044
$1,726
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-class Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4390 lbs.
EPA Passenger
105.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
23.0 gallons
Front Head Room
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room
41.3 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Overall Length
203.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room
59.2 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
15.4 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
39.7 feet
Wheel Base
121.5 inches
Width with mirrors
73.0 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg
Highway
21 mpg
Combined
17 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Recommended Fuel
Premium

Performance

Horsepower
275 @ 5750 RPM
Torque
295 @ 3000 rpm
Engine
V8, 4.3 Liter
0 to 60
6.9 seconds

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • Premium Radio
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Engine Start

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Slip Control
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors

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Price
$4,922
$4,653
$4,270
$4,352
KBB.com Rating
N/A
2.8
N/A
N/A
Consumer Rating
4.5
4.4
4.6
4.7
Fuel Economy
City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG
City 23/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG
City 17/Hwy 26/Comb 20 MPG
City 16/Hwy 25/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Safety Rating
N/A
4.0
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity5565
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
Horsepower
275 @ 5750 RPM
150 @ 6200 RPM
240 @ 5200 RPM
294 @ 6000 RPM
Engine
V8, 4.3 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
V6, Supercharged, 3.8L
V8, 4.2 Liter
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
RWD
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings

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FAQs

Is 2004 a good year for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2004 S-Class is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2004 S-Class is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.

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