The S350 is the six-cylinder entry point into Mercedes' flagship saloon, offered across the W221 generation from 2005 and the W222 from 2013, both with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 3.5-litre V6. In Saudi Arabia it is the way to own S-Class presence without the running costs of the V8 versions.
How much does a used Mercedes S350 cost in Saudi Arabia?
Pricing runs from around SAR 40000 for an older generation to SAR 95000 for the newer one, and the spread is driven mainly by which generation and how well the car has been maintained, rather than a tight band of years.
Which used Mercedes S350 year should you buy?
A 2014-onward car gets you the current-shape W222, a noticeably more modern cabin and chassis than the outgoing W221 that ran until 2013. Within the W222, a 2018-onward facelift adds the newer MBUX-era infotainment.
How long does a Mercedes S350 last?
A very long way on a properly serviced V6. The cars we inspect come in at a median of around 249,000 km and are still in circulation, which for an S-Class is a normal outcome of the platform being built to be driven, not garaged. Air suspension and gearbox maintenance matter more at this mileage than the odometer figure itself.
Anything else worth knowing about the Mercedes S350?
A BMW 740 costs more, and our inspections find a mechanical fault on 11% of them, against the 20% we would expect for large luxury saloons of this age and mileage here. The Lexus ES250 costs considerably more but is the more dependable choice if you want less to worry about mechanically. Within the Mercedes range, the E300 sits above it in price for buyers who want the newer mid-size platform instead.
What to check on a used Mercedes S350
- Air suspension for sagging, leaks or warning lights.
- V6 service history, including timing chain and cooling system work.
- 7G-Tronic gearbox shift smoothness under load.
- Electrical systems, given the complexity of the cabin electronics.
- Full service record rather than mileage alone at this age.
On an S-Class at this mileage, the CarSwitch inspection report is what tells you whether it has been maintained to the standard the badge implies.