Mercedes-Benz S Class price: why it costs more in Saudi Arabia
We compared the typical price of the Mercedes-Benz S Class across Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, for every model year with enough listings. It's usually cheapest in Qatar — a median 34.5% below the priciest Gulf market. Here's the year-by-year breakdown (US dollars, so it's like-for-like).
| Year | Qatar | UAE | Saudi Arabia | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,901 | $80,326 | $81,200 | 23% |
| 2021 | $70,330 | $80,327 | $94,667 | 35% |
| 2016 | $26,786 | $29,258 | $36,000 | 34% |
| 2015 | $23,077 | $24,234 | $33,600 | 46% |
Method: typical (median) price of the same make, model and year, from current listings with at least 6 per market, converted to USD at the fixed GCC currency pegs. As of 2026-07-01. Individual cars vary by mileage, condition and specification — this is a market-level comparison, not a quote for a specific car.