1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 for sale

Name: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: al0061
Price: 59500 EUR
Availability: InStock

€59,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Alkmaar, Netherlands

Mileage: 88,000 km
Gearbox: Five-speed automatic
First registration: 1997

1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 for Sale in the Netherlands

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 of the W140 generation was the V8 flagship of the S-Class built from 1991 to 1998. Sold as the 500 SE until June 1993, it then took the S 500 name under the new Mercedes-Benz nomenclature, and 432,732 cars of the W140 series were built in standard and long-wheelbase form.

Its M119 V8 displaces 4,973 cc and develops 320 PS (235 kW) at 5,600 rpm, with 470 Nm at 3,900 rpm. From September 1995 the four-speed automatic gave way to an electronically controlled five-speed unit; the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, and the factory quoted 7.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

This S 500 dates from 1997, one of the last model years of the W140, and is finished in Smaragdschwarz metallic with Exclusive leather in black and grey. The dealer gives 88,000 km and the automatic gearbox, and publishes no equipment list, description or service record for the car beyond its fifty photographs.

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 is a used car with 88,000 km, sold under the Dutch margin scheme.

The asking price is €59,500. The car is located in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Technical Information

This unit

Interior: Black and grey Exclusive leather
VAT: Margin scheme
Location: Alkmaar, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission: Five-speed automatic

Further details

Body style: Saloon
Power quoted by the dealer: 320 PS (235 kW)
Engine capacity: 4,973 cc
Cylinders: 8
Exterior colour: Smaragdschwarz metallic
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 88,000 km

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 4

Smaragdschwarz metallic paint
Black and grey Exclusive leather upholstery
5.0-litre eight-cylinder engine, 320 PS
Automatic transmission

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz S 500 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz S 500 priced above or below the European market?

At €59,500, it sits below the median of €89,979 for the 8 Mercedes-Benz S 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. 25% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz S 500 be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: Margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz S 500 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €70,470 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €59,500, 16% below it. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1995 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz S 500 compare?

88,000 km recorded, against a median of 79,095 km across the Mercedes-Benz S 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz S 500 are priced closest to this one?

a 2016 car in Czechia at €68,008, and a 2015 car in Czechia at €45,339. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz S 500, and how does a purchase work?

Auto Leitner, a professional dealer in Alkmaar, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz S 500 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Alkmaar, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 for sale

1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 for Sale in the Netherlands