Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs by Generation
By CarWhere Research · Updated
CarWhere lists 26 US-market Mercedes-Benz S-Class trims across 3 chassis codes, from the W221 (2007–2013) to the W223 (2021–present), with engine code, power, torque, 0–60, weight and launch MSRP. The W223 makes 429–791 hp (S 500 4MATIC to AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE); quickest Mercedes-claimed 0–60 is 3.3 s.
W223 S-Class (2021–present) specs
Chassis codes: W223 sedan · Z223 sedan (mercedes-maybach)
What changed in the W223
The W223 S-Class arrived for the 2021 model year with a large portrait-format MBUX touchscreen, optional rear-axle steering and standard 4MATIC on US sedans. Launch models were the mild-hybrid inline-six S 500 and the V8 S 580, with Mercedes-Maybach S 580 and V12 S 680 versions arriving for 2022. The S 580e plug-in hybrid and the 791-hp AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE joined for 2024. No coupe or cabriolet was offered this generation.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATICWeight per Velocity Journal. Cars.com lists the 2024 S 500 at 442 hp / 413 lb-ft ($117,300), a later uprating whose start year is unverified. MSRP excludes $1,050 destination. | 2021–present | Sedan | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid | 429 | 384 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 4,610 | $109,800 |
| S 580 4MATICMSRP excludes $1,050 destination. | 2021–present | Sedan | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid | 496 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 4,775 | $116,300 |
| S 580e 4MATIC510 hp combined. Torque left blank: Cars.com lists 369 lb-ft (engine-only) while Wikipedia gives 553 lb-ft combined. MSRP excludes destination. | 2024–present | Sedan | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 plug-in hybrid | 510 | — | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 5,501 | $127,750 |
| AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCESystem output 791 hp / 1,055 lb-ft (V8 alone 604 hp / 664 lb-ft). MSRP excludes $1,150 destination. | 2024–present | Sedan | M177 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid (AMG) | 791 | 1,055 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 3.3 automatic | — | 5,720 | $182,250 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATICExtended-wheelbase Maybach (Z223). MSRP excludes destination. | 2022–present | Sedan | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid | 496 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 5,236 | $184,900 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATICMSRP excludes destination. | 2022–present | Sedan | M279 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 | 621 | 664 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 5,346 | $229,000 |
Sources for the W223: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) (secondary source: engine codes/years) · Cars.com research — 2021 S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan specs · Cars.com research — 2024 S-Class trims · Velocity Journal — 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications · Velocity Journal — 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · Cars.com research — 2024 S-Class S 580e 4MATIC Sedan specs · SlashGear — 2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance review: specs, price · Cars.com research — 2022 Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan specs · Cars.com research — 2022 Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan specs
W222 S-Class (2014–2020) specs
Chassis codes: W222 sedan · X222 sedan (mercedes-maybach) · C217 coupe · A217 cabriolet · facelift from the 2018 model year
What changed in the W222
The W222 S-Class launched in the US for 2014 in long-wheelbase form, debuting Magic Body Control and full LED lighting. The S550 and S63 AMG came first, with the S600, S65 AMG, the S550 Plug-In Hybrid, a C217 coupe and Mercedes-Maybach models following; a cabriolet arrived for 2017. The 2018 update brought new engines: the S450 V6, the 4.0-liter S560 and AMG S63, later the S560e plug-in, plus Maybach S560 and V12 S650 versions.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S550Coupe (C217, 4MATIC) from MY2015 at $119,900; cabriolet (A217) MY2017 at $131,400. Cars.com lists a 9-speed for the 2017 RWD sedan. MSRP/weight are the 2014 RWD sedan; 4MATIC $95,900. MSRP excludes destination. | 2014–2017 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M278 | 4.7L twin-turbo V8 | 449 | 516 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,729 | $92,900 |
| S550 Plug-In Hybrid / S550eCombined output. Listed as S 550e by 2017. MSRP excludes destination. | 2015–2017 | Sedan | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid | 436 | 479 | RWD | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | $94,400 |
| S600MSRP excludes destination. | 2015–2017 | Sedan | M277 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 | 523 | 612 | RWD | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | $166,900 |
| S63 AMG 4MATICCoupe from MY2015 ($160,900); cabriolet from MY2017. MSRP excludes destination. | 2014–2017 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M157 | 5.5L twin-turbo V8 (AMG) | 577 | 664 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed | — | — | — | $139,500 |
| S65 AMG2015 coupe $230,900. MSRP excludes destination. | 2015–2017 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M279 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 (AMG) | 621 | 738 | RWD | AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed | — | — | — | $222,000 |
| S 450S 450 4MATIC $92,900 (2018). MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2020 | Sedan | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 362 | 369 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 4,553 | $89,900 |
| S 560Sedan through MY2020; coupe (4MATIC, $124,500 in 2018) and cabriolet ($133,300) carried into MY2021. Torque from Wikipedia (700 Nm), not a fetched US page. MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2021 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 463 | 516 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | — | $99,900 |
| S 560eCombined output. MSRP excludes destination. | 2019–2020 | Sedan | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid | 463 | 516 | RWD | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | 4,885 | $106,400 |
| AMG S 63 4MATIC+2018 coupe $167,700, cabriolet $179,500. MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2020 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M177 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (AMG) | 603 | 664 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | — | — | 4,564 | $147,500 |
| AMG S 652018 coupe $238,900, cabriolet $250,900. MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2020 | Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet | M279 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 (AMG) | 621 | 738 | RWD | AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed | — | — | 4,960 | $229,500 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATICExtended-wheelbase Maybach (X222). Torque from Wikipedia (700 Nm). MSRP single-source. MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2020 | Sedan | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 463 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | — | — | — | $168,600 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 650Torque from Wikipedia (1,000 Nm). MSRP single-source. MSRP excludes destination. | 2018–2020 | Sedan | M279 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 | 621 | 738 | RWD | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | $198,700 |
Sources for the W222: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) (secondary source: engine codes/years) · Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class trims (S 63 coupe) · Cars.com research — 2018 S-Class trims · Cars.com research — 2014 S-Class trims and S 550 specs · Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 550 4MATIC coupe specs · Cars.com research — 2017 S-Class trims (S 550e) · Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 550 Plug-In Hybrid specs · Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 600 RWD specs · Cars.com research — 2014 S-Class S 63 AMG 4MATIC specs · Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 65 AMG RWD specs · Velocity Journal — 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup (pricing/hp) · Cars.com research — 2021 S-Class trims (S 560 coupe/cabriolet) · Cars.com research — 2019 S-Class S 560e Sedan specs · Cars.com research — 2018 AMG S 63 trims and sedan specs · Cars.com research — 2018 AMG S 65 trims and sedan specs
W221 S-Class (2007–2013) specs
Chassis code: W221 sedan · facelift from the 2010 model year
What changed in the W221
The W221 S-Class went on sale in the US for 2007 with flared wheel arches, a central COMAND controller and Night View Assist. The S550 V8 and twin-turbo S600 V12 launched first, followed by the 6.2-liter S63 AMG and the V12 S65 AMG. The 2010 refresh brought the S400 Hybrid, an early production use of a lithium-ion battery, and later updates added the twin-turbo 4.7-liter S550, a biturbo 5.5-liter S63 and the S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC diesel.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5504MATIC $88,750 (2007). MSRP excludes destination. | 2007–2011 | Sedan | M273 | 5.5L V8 | 382 | 391 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,465 | $85,400 |
| S5504MATIC $97,500 (2012). MSRP excludes destination. | 2012–2013 | Sedan | M278 | 4.7L twin-turbo V8 | 429 | 516 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,740 | $94,500 |
| S600MSRP excludes destination. | 2007–2013 | Sedan | M275 | 5.5L twin-turbo V12 | 510 | 612 | RWD | 5-speed automatic | — | — | 4,960 | $139,900 |
| S63 AMGMSRP excludes destination. | 2008–2010 | Sedan | M156 | 6.2L V8 (AMG, badged 6.3) | 518 | 465 | RWD | AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,663 | $127,000 |
| S63 AMG2011 US start year inferred from Wikipedia (M157 from calendar 2010), not a US source. MSRP is the 2012 model. MSRP excludes destination. | 2011–2013 | Sedan | M157 | 5.5L twin-turbo V8 (AMG) | 536 | 590 | RWD | AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed | — | — | 4,916 | $139,300 (2012) |
| S65 AMGMSRP excludes destination. | 2007–2013 | Sedan | M275 | 6.0L twin-turbo V12 (AMG) | 604 | 738 | RWD | 5-speed automatic (AMG SpeedShift) | — | — | 5,035 | $181,500 |
| S400 HybridCombined output; lithium-ion battery. MSRP excludes destination. | 2010–2013 | Sedan | M272 | 3.5L V6 + electric motor (mild hybrid) | 295 | 284 | RWD | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,474 | $87,950 |
| S350 BlueTEC 4MATICMSRP excludes destination. | 2012–2013 | Sedan | OM642 | 3.0L turbodiesel V6 | 240 | 455 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | 4,784 | $92,550 |
Sources for the W221: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) (secondary source: engine codes/years) · Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class trims and 5.5L V8 specs · Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class trims · Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 550 RWD specs · Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class 5.5L V12 RWD specs · Cars.com research — 2010 S-Class S 600 RWD specs · Cars.com research — 2008 S-Class 6.3L V8 AMG specs · Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 63 AMG RWD specs · Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class 6.0L V12 AMG specs · Cars.com research — 2010 S-Class trims and S 400 Hybrid specs · Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC specs
0–60 mph figures are Mercedes-Benz-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many Mercedes models are electronically limited (often 130 or 155 mph, higher with AMG Driver's Package); see trim notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz S-Class generations and chassis codes?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been sold in the US in 3 generations, each known by its chassis code: W221 (2007–2013), W222 (2014–2020), W223 (2021–present).
How much horsepower does the W223 S 500 4MATIC have?
The W223 S 500 4MATIC (2021–present) makes 429 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0L turbo inline-6 with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid (M256).
How much horsepower does the W222 S65 AMG have?
The W222 S65 AMG (2015–2017) makes 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque from its 6.0L twin-turbo V12 (AMG) (M279).
What is the most powerful and quickest Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The most powerful S-Class listed here is the W223 AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE at 791 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 3.3 seconds for the W223 AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE (Mercedes-claimed, automatic).
What changed in the W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The W223 S-Class arrived for the 2021 model year with a large portrait-format MBUX touchscreen, optional rear-axle steering and standard 4MATIC on US sedans. Launch models were the mild-hybrid inline-six S 500 and the V8 S 580, with Mercedes-Maybach S 580 and V12 S 680 versions arriving for 2022. The S 580e plug-in hybrid and the 791-hp AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE joined for 2024. No coupe or cabriolet was offered this generation.
How can I see how a specific Mercedes-Benz S-Class was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded on its data card, tied to the VIN. The Mercedes-Benz data card, decoded from the VIN, lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Mercedes-Benz USA press kits, specification sheets and pricing releases first, then instrumented tests and spec data from the car press where Mercedes-Benz did not publish a US figure.
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) (secondary source: engine codes/years)
- Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class trims and 5.5L V8 specs
- Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class trims
- Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 550 RWD specs
- Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class 5.5L V12 RWD specs
- Cars.com research — 2010 S-Class S 600 RWD specs
- Cars.com research — 2008 S-Class 6.3L V8 AMG specs
- Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 63 AMG RWD specs
- Cars.com research — 2007 S-Class 6.0L V12 AMG specs
- Cars.com research — 2010 S-Class trims and S 400 Hybrid specs
- Cars.com research — 2012 S-Class S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC specs
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) (secondary source: engine codes/years)
- Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class trims (S 63 coupe)
- Cars.com research — 2018 S-Class trims
- Cars.com research — 2014 S-Class trims and S 550 specs
- Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 550 4MATIC coupe specs
- Cars.com research — 2017 S-Class trims (S 550e)
- Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 550 Plug-In Hybrid specs
- Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 600 RWD specs
- Cars.com research — 2014 S-Class S 63 AMG 4MATIC specs
- Cars.com research — 2015 S-Class S 65 AMG RWD specs
- Velocity Journal — 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup (pricing/hp)
- Cars.com research — 2021 S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan specs
- Cars.com research — 2019 S-Class S 560e Sedan specs
- Cars.com research — 2018 AMG S 63 trims and sedan specs
- Cars.com research — 2018 AMG S 65 trims and sedan specs
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) (secondary source: engine codes/years)
- Cars.com research — 2024 S-Class trims
- Velocity Journal — 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications
- Velocity Journal — 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Cars.com research — 2024 S-Class S 580e 4MATIC Sedan specs
- SlashGear — 2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance review: specs, price
- Cars.com research — 2022 Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan specs
- Cars.com research — 2022 Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan specs
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