Service and repair manuals for 24 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S500, 1994 to 2018. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC · 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC · 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC · 5.5L V12 — 336 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 0 recalls, 101 owner complaints and 308 technical service bulletins are logged for the S500. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your S500 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | Coupe Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2017 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | Coupe Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2016 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2015 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | 4Matic Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2014 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2013 | $40.99 | — | 4.7L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2011 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V12; 5.5L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2010 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V12; 5.5L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2009 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2008 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2007 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2006 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2005 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2004 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2003 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2002 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2001 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Guard Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2000 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Guard Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 1999 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8; 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 1998 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 1997 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 1996 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 1995 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 1994 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2006 S500 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 187
- General Information 1,806
- Accessories & Equipment 8,369
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 375
- Body & Frame 2,183
- Maintenance 127
- Brakes 420
- Restraints 978
- Drivelines & Axles 731
- Steering 270
- Electrical 2,121
- Suspension 1,297
- Engine Mechanical 1,632
- Transmission 450
- Engine Performance 1,910
- Common Specs & Procedures - 215
- Specifications Index 215
- Front 475
04 / Other yearsOther S500 years
2018 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Coupe Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 S500.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Coupe Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 S500.
2016 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 S500.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: 4Matic Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 S500.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 S500.
2013 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 S500.
2011 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V12 — 336 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged; 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 S500.
2010 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V12 — 336 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged; 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 S500.
2009 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 S500.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 S500.
2007 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2007 S500. 0 complaints · 49 TSBs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 S500. 0 complaints · 52 TSBs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 S500. 0 complaints · 51 TSBs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2004 S500. 0 complaints · 29 TSBs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · 4Matic Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2003 S500. 0 complaints · 30 TSBs.
2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 S500. 0 complaints · 42 TSBs.
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Guard Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2001 S500. 34 complaints · 24 TSBs.
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Guard Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2000 S500. 58 complaints · 15 TSBs.
1999 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC; 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1999 S500. 2 complaints · 5 TSBs.
1998 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1998 S500.
1997 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1997 S500.
1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1996 S500. 1 complaints · 5 TSBs.
1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1995 S500. 4 complaints · 3 TSBs.
1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1994 S500. 2 complaints · 3 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore S500 manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the S500 manual
Which S500 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1994 to 2018 — 24 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Mercedes-Benz S500 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mercedes-Benz published for the S500, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include S500 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every S500 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some S500 years cost more?
Every S500 year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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