Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz has built the S-Class since 2015. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach to the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2015–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 503 hp in the 2021 S-Class Maybach to 367 hp in the 2023 S63. The most powerful here is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach at 503 hp (375 kW), more than 87% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach, in 4.8 s.
Every S-Class in the catalog
2023 Mercedes-Benz S63
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as "special class", is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The S-Class is the designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models and was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since. The S-Class is the flagship vehicle for Mercedes-Benz, being positioned above the other Mercedes-Benz models.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 S-Class Maybach | 503 hp (375 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,215 kg (4,883 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) | 19 mpg |
| 2023 S63 | 367 hp (274 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | — | 3.0 L inline-6 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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