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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Insurance Cost in South Carolina

Insuring a Mercedes-Benz S-Class in South Carolina costs about $3,090 a year ($258/month) for full coverage by our estimate — +1% versus the same car nationally — the 14th most expensive of 51 states for this model.

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These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Mercedes-Benz S-Class insurance in South Carolina at a glance

Full coverage
$3,090
$2,535–$3,650
25/50/25 minimum
$815
$68/mo
Same car nationally
$3,045
full coverage
Avg. car in SC
$1,700
+82% for the S-Class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 82% more expensive than the average vehicle to insure in South Carolina, reflecting HLDI collision losses of 271 and comprehensive losses of 418 (100 = average). South Carolina's own base rates are 7% higher than the national average, which carries through to every model.

South Carolina factors that affect S-Class premiums

  • Uninsured drivers: 10.3% of South Carolina drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your S-Class.
  • Theft: 162 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
  • Weather: FEMA rates South Carolina's expected annual losses as relatively low for hail, relatively moderate for tornado, relatively high for hurricane, relatively moderate for inland (river) flooding, relatively moderate for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
  • Crash risk: 1.67 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
  • Fault system: At-fault (tort).

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class insurance cost in South Carolina cities

CityFull coverageMinimumvs. state
Charleston$3,325$875+8%
Columbia$3,105$8150%
North Charleston$3,365$890+9%
Mount Pleasant$3,410$900+10%
Rock Hill$3,390$895+10%
Greenville$3,290$865+6%
Summerville$3,585$960+16%
Goose Creek$3,360$890+9%
Florence$3,165$840+2%
Myrtle Beach$3,170$835+3%
Spartanburg$3,275$860+6%
Anderson$3,330$875+8%
Lancaster$3,370$895+9%

Mercedes-Benz S-Class insurance in South Carolina by driver

Estimated annual Mercedes-Benz S-Class premium in South Carolina
DriverMinimumStandardFull coverageFull / month
Teen driver (18, own policy) $2,240 $3,250 $8,500 $708
Young adult (22) $1,305 $1,890 $4,945 $412
Adult in their 30s $815 $1,180 $3,090 $258
Adult in their 50s $750 $1,085 $2,845 $237
Senior (72) $915 $1,325 $3,460 $288
30s, one at-fault accident $1,180 $1,715 $4,480 $373
30s, DUI on record $1,510 $2,185 $5,720 $477

Coverage levels

Estimated premium by coverage level (driver in their 30s, clean record)
Coverage levelWhat it includesPer yearPer monthTypical range
State minimum liability Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. $815 $68 $670–$960
Standard liability (100/300/100) Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. $1,180 $98 $970–$1,395
Full coverage Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. $3,090 $258 $2,535–$3,650

South Carolina minimum: 25/50/25 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.

Rivals in South Carolina

ModelFull coverage in SCvs. S-Class
BMW 7 Series$3,705+20%
BMW M3$4,050+31%
Acura TLX$2,240−28%
Audi RS 7$2,545−18%

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Mercedes-Benz S-Class insurance in South Carolina?

About $3,090 a year ($258 a month) for full coverage and $815 for South Carolina's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 1% more than the national estimate for the same car.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class cheaper to insure than the average car in South Carolina?

The average vehicle in South Carolina is about $1,700 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 82% more expensive than average.

Where in South Carolina is Mercedes-Benz S-Class insurance cheapest?

Among the largest South Carolina cities, Columbia has the lowest estimate (about $3,105) and Summerville the highest (about $3,585).

What insurance do I need for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class in South Carolina?

South Carolina requires at least 25/50/25 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.

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