This 2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC shows 3 documented owners from new and single-family ownership from 2003 through 2025. Registration history includes Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia and this S500 shows only 28k miles from new. This sedan is finished in Alabaster White (960) over Alpaca Grey Nappa Leather (848) and power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels. Factory equipment includes the rarer Sport package consisting of the AMG body kit and wheels, power adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, Bi-Xenon headlamps, Bose audio w/factory COMAND, Keyless-Go, and a power rear sunshade. The included Carfax report shows 15 service history records from new and documented dealer service through 2021. The seller notes the most recent services to include new CV boots, new front air strut seals, a new trunk actuator, new trunk shocks, and an oil service. This S500 is offered by the current owner and seller in Centreville, VA with 1 key fob, factory literature, factory navigation discs, a Carfax report, and a clean VA title.
The exterior is finished in Alabaster White (960) and features a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, Bi-Xenon headlamps, and heated headlamp washers. The exterior has no corrosion and the paint is reportedly original. The Carfax report shows no damage or accidents reported and a minor odometer discrepancy believed to be a clerical error at the time of titling.
Exclusive to the Sport package, factory 18” five-spoke monoblock-style wheels are fitted with Michelin tires measuring 245/45 front and rear. Date codes for the tires show a 2021 manufacture date. Airmatic suspension is standard equipment offering adjustable ride height while the Adaptive Damping system provides adjustable stiffness. The front air strut seals were rebuilt recently.
The cabin is trimmed in Alpaca Grey Nappa Leather (848) with matching carpets and floor mats while Burred Walnut Root veneer lines the center console, dashboard, steering wheel, and door panels. Both front seats are heated and offer 14-way power adjustability along with multi-contour functions. The rear seat option provides heated rear seats along with a power rear rollerblind and manual side blinds. Additional interior amenities include 2-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a Bose audio system, and a power rear window sunshade. The seller notes the Keyless-Go and pneumatic seat features to be inoperable.
The leather and wood steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer along with a 6k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Digital instrumentation includes an outside temperature sensor, a digital clock and a digital odometer which shows just 28k miles.
This W220 is powered by a 5.0-liter M113 V8 engine which is factory rated for 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 15 service history records from new and documented dealer service through 2021. The seller notes the most recent services to include new CV boots, new front air strut seals, a new trunk actuator, new trunk shocks, and an oil service.
This S500 is offered by the current owner and seller in Centreville, VA with 1 key fob, factory literature, factory navigation discs, a Carfax report, and a clean VA title.
The W220 S-Class has quietly entered an interesting chapter with collectors, especially when preserved examples begin to surface in the right colors, mileage, and specification. This 2003 S500 4MATIC checks several important boxes with just 28k miles, original paint, and the desirable Sport Package, giving it a noticeably sharper presence than a standard S500 while retaining the understated elegance that defined Mercedes’ flagship sedan of the era. Power comes from the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter M113 V8, one of Mercedes-Benz’s most respected modern engines, paired here with 4MATIC all-wheel drive for added confidence and year-round usability. The Sport Package adds the visual edge these cars benefit from, while the low mileage and original paint suggest a level of preservation that is increasingly difficult to find on early-2000s luxury sedans. For buyers who appreciate the W220’s blend of comfort, technology, and nouveau-traditional Mercedes-Benz engineering, this S500 offers a compelling combination of flagship luxury, usable V8 performance, and long-term collector appeal. Well-kept, low-mileage examples like this remind us why the S-Class have always set the standard.
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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. A bit about this car and about me as the seller: I’m a longtime enthusiast who’s bought, sold, and maintained classic Mercedes for over 20 years, and this W220 S500 4Matic is genuinely one of the cleanest examples I’ve come across. With just 28,000 original miles, it doesn’t just look low-mileage — it feels it. The interior is tight and rattle-free, the paint and trim show none of the fading or wear you’d expect from a 20+ year old car. On the road it drives new — smooth, tight, and confidence-inspiring, with none of the looseness or clunks that creep into cars with real-world mileage. It’s well documented and mechanically sound throughout. I know buying a car sight-unseen is a big leap of faith, so I’m committed to full transparency here. Over the next day or two I’ll be posting a cold start video, a driving video, and a full walk-around, along with close-up undercarriage photos, so you can inspect the car as thoroughly as if you were standing in front of it yourself. I’ll also answer every question honestly and promptly, including anything that isn’t flattering — my goal is for you to bid with total confidence, not just hope. Fire away with questions below, I’m here all week.”