Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140)
1991–1999
Lowest price
$19,250
Since 2020
Median price
$25,000
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
$50,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
$25,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+19.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 19.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$37,654
+51%
5-Year Forecast
$43,130
+73%
Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1995
−$11,177-45%4 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe W140 in the Australian market sits at AUD $25,000 median, up 19 percent year-over-year, though this signal should be read carefully given the very small sample size of three transactions tracked over the past twelve months.
Recent trading activity has been sparse enough to limit reliable pattern analysis. With only three sales in the tracked period and zero active listings currently, the Australian market for this model shows genuine scarcity rather than robust demand.
The W140 S-Class Coupe occupies the stable modern classic tier—a generation old enough to carry period appeal but recent enough to offer practical ownership. Desirability remains low in this market, which constrains pricing momentum despite the generational transition that typically supports 1990s German coupes over time.
The thin liquidity profile means buyers face limited choice and sellers limited buyers, a dynamic that cuts both ways. This market structure tends to produce volatile individual transactions rather than meaningful trend data, explaining the low confidence rating despite the upward price signal.
Base case projections suggest appreciation to AUD $37,654 (50.6 percent) over three years and AUD $43,130 (72.5 percent) over five years, reflecting gradual recognition as these cars age into the classic category. However, the small transaction pool and low desirability rating mean outcomes will track closely to condition, provenance, and individual buyer circumstance rather than broad market forces.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$25,000
- Annual appr. rate+19.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked12
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared12 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$31,583
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$19,250 – $50,500
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.