S-Class (W223) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)

[bialkov]

Available for order now: New S-Class goes on sale

Stuttgart. New generation of the world's bestselling luxury sedan: The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is now available for order with prices starting at EUR 93,438[1]. Deliveries in Europe will start in December. Daimler Mobility AG offers individual financing and use models. The range spans from multi-year financing contracts and flexible leasing to long-term and short-term rentals, as well as on-demand mobility solutions and an in-car payment function.


The S-Class can be experienced with almost all senses — vision, touch, hearing, and smell — and also offers numerous innovations that provide driver support, protection and interaction, for example. The Driving Assistance Package and the MBUX infotainment system with the "Hey Mercedes" voice assistant come with many new functions, and both are integrated as standard. The large central display in portrait orientation is the visual highlight in the interior. In Germany, this screen features OLED technology as standard.


The most important options at a glance:

• At the touch of a button, the new 3D driver display (EUR 1,148.401) provides real depth perception of the surroundings for the first time, thanks to eye-tracking.
• The very large head-up display with augmented reality content (EUR 3,468.401 - in package with 3D driver display) is equally impressive.
• The MBUX Interior Assist (EUR 626.401) recognizes numerous desired control inputs by means of cameras in the overhead control panel and learning algorithms.
• Active ambient lighting (EUR 916.401) with around 250 LEDs is integrated into the driver assistance systems and can visually reinforce their warnings. Furthermore, the lighting can provide feedback acknowledging control inputs or "Hey Mercedes" commands.
• In the event of a severe frontal collision, the rear airbag[2] (EUR 580[3]) can considerably reduce the loads acting on the heads and shoulders of the belted outer rear seat occupants.
• Thanks to rear-axle steering (EUR 1,5083), the S-Class feels as maneuverable as a compact car around town.
• The revolutionary headlamp technology DIGITAL LIGHT (EUR 2,192.403) enables completely new functions, e.g. the projection of guidelines or warning symbols onto the road surface.

The model range and prices at the start of the S-Class [3]

		S 450 4MATIC	S 500 4MATIC	S 350 d	S 350 d 4MATIC	S 400 d 4MATIC
Transmission	automatic	9G-TRONIC
Engine (model series, configuration, number of cylinders)	M 256, I6	OM 656, I6
Displacement	cc	2;999	2,999	2,925	2,925	2,925
Output	kW/hp	270/367	320/435	210/286	210/286	243/330
at	rpm	5,500-6,100	5,900-6,100	3,400-4,600	3,400-4,600	3,600-4,200
Additional output EQ Boost	kW/hp	16/22	16/22	-	-	-
Peak torque	Nm	500	520	600	600	700
at	rpm	1,600-4,500	1,800-5,500	1,200-3,200	1,200-3,200	1,200-3,200
Additional torque EQ Boost	Nm	250	250	-	-	-
Combined fuel consumption[4] NEDC	l/100 km	8.4-7.8 (8.3-7.8)	8.4-7.8 (8.4-7.8)	6.7-6.2 (6.7-6.2)	6.9-6.4 (6.8-6.3)	7.0-6.5 6.9-6.4)
Combined CO2 emissions1 NEDC	g/km	191-178 (191-178)	192-179 (192-178)	176-163 (176-163)	183-168 (180-166)	186-171 (183-169)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	s	5.1	4.9	6.4	6.2	5.4
Top speed	km/h	250	250	250	250	250
Price from	Euro	(-) 106,650.40	(115,130) 117,786.40	(93,438) 96,094.40	(97,150) 99,806.40	(103,994) 106,998.40

These are the fuel consumption values according to WLTP [5]

		S 450 4MATIC	S 500 4MATIC	S 350 d	S 350 d 4MATIC	S 400 d 4MATIC
Combined fuel consumption[6] WLTP	l/100 km	9.5-7.8 (9.4-7.8)	9.5-8.0 (9.4-8.0)	7.7-6.4 (7.7-6.4)	8.0-6.6 (7.9-6.5)	8.0-6.7 (7.9-6.7)
Combined CO2 emissions4 WLTP	g/km	215-178 (213-177)	216-181 (214-181)	204-169 (201-168)	211-172 (209-171)	211-175 (209-175)

Values for the sedan with long wheelbase (V 223). Values for model with short wheelbase (W 223), if different, in brackets

Individual financing and usage models

The range of offers from Daimler Mobility AG for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class spans from multi-year financing contracts and flexible leasing to short-term and long-term rentals, on-demand mobility solutions, and an in-car payment function:

• At an effective annual interest rate of 3.99%, Mercedes-Benz Bank Group offers low-interest loans for the new premium sedan.
• The kilometer-based leasing from Mercedes-Benz Bank Group is offered for the new S-Class at attractive terms.
• For flexible and short-term uses, the S-Class can be rented on a daily basis from Mercedes-Benz Rent.
• For corporate customers, Athlon Germany GmbH offers full-serviced leasing, including fuel card service for employees eligible for a company car and periodic checks of the driver's licenses.
• Customers of FREE NOW can use an app to call a taxi version of the S-Class and pay for it on their smartphones.
• Chauffeur and concierge services provider Blacklane is ideal for airport transfers or longer business trips in the S-Class.
• In the new S-Class, drivers can pay for parking or fee-based Mercedes me connect services directly via Mercedes pay on the MBUX multimedia system or conveniently by app.

[1] All prices in this press release: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in Germany including 16% VAT. (Subject to the VAT rate effective at the time of delivery. Reduced tax rate in effect until December 31, 2020.)

[2] Available for the S-Class with long wheelbase

[3] All prices in this press release: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in Germany including 16% VAT. (Subject to the VAT rate effective at the time of delivery. Reduced tax rate in effect until December 31, 2020.)

[4] The values listed are the measured “NEDC CO2 values in accordance with Art. 2 No. 1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption figures were calculated on the basis of these values. A higher value may be relevant as the basis for calculating the motor vehicle tax. More information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new cars can be found in the publication “Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO₂-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch” (Guide to Fuel Consumption, CO₂ Emissions, and Power Consumption), which covers all new car models on sale in Germany and is available free of charge at all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (www.dat.de). Additional country-specific information on the available vehicles, including the WLTP figures, can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com

[5] The WLTP figures below for the listed vehicles are based on the consumption and CO2 values, which are valid for the German market and are provided solely as non-binding information. Depending on the equipment features selected, the values of the specific vehicle may be between the "WLTP minimum CO₂/consumption value" and the "WLTP maximum CO₂/consumption value. A higher value may be relevant as the basis for calculating the motor vehicle tax.

6 The values listed were determined according to the prescribed measuring procedure. These are WLTP CO₂ values within the meaning of Art. 2 No. 3 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption values were calculated on the basis of these values.

 

[klier]

The interior trim options are spectacular but this car's dash has one glaring problem, that floating screen for the driver's instruments just looks - frankly - tacked on.

I think this is far better than a whole dash wrapped around it. It looks clean and fresh like this, imo.

I kinda like this S500 AMG line I chose with 21inch rims, anthracite blue metallic, macchiato beige nappa interior with burr walnut glossy brown wood. Total price with the different options 134,250Euros.

Gorgeous spec my friend. Very classy combo.
You guys think I'll be able to get just a W223 front seat Would go so well with my new Xbox/PS5 and it looks ridiculously comfy

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I am digging Mojave Silver on this.

 

[J.E]

 

[empower77]

The interior trim options are spectacular but this car's dash has one glaring problem, that floating screen for the driver's instruments just looks - frankly - tacked on.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could untack it and carry it with you?

 

[Ozy]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could untack it and carry it with you?

And use it as a hoverboard

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I kinda like this S500 AMG line I chose with 21inch rims, anthracite blue metallic, macchiato beige nappa interior with burr walnut glossy brown wood. Total price with the different options 134,250Euros.

Now this looks really sharp.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

This car looks prettier and prettier by the day!

And the standard spec is now truly elegant and not the less attractive sister.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

This car looks prettier and prettier by the day!

And the standard spec is now truly elegant and not the less attractive sister.

I'm particularly fond of the way the standard exterior specification looks. Indeed very elegant and, unlike the W222 generation, one isn't forced to order the AMG line. Back to the roots, I'd say.
Another very positive aspect is the enlargement of the standard equipment. As a package W223 is even less expensive than W222.

 

[martinbo]

I think this is far better than a whole dash wrapped around it. It looks clean and fresh like this, imo.

So you prefer this exposed display panel to one that's recessed and cowled in the more traditional fashion? I certainly don't - I want my instruments set back in a traditional binnacle.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I'd go for this configuration:

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Fancy British style, do you @Jimmy
I concur, but would take the non-AMG exterior specification.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Fancy British style, do you @Jimmy
I concur, but would take the non-AMG exterior specification.

I'm a fool for those elegant, glossy dark green tones matched with brown/tan interiors, Mick.

 

[sl123]

That would be my favourite combo: Graphite grey and macchiato beige, 20" Schmiederäder

Unfortunately, you can not order my favourite 20" rims (pic 1) together with winter tires. Not possible.
So one has to switch to 19" rims (pic 2)

 

[SKY]

So you prefer this exposed display panel to one that's recessed and cowled in the more traditional fashion? I certainly don't - I want my instruments set back in a traditional binnacle.

Wouldn't you say that, if the driver screen is going to be all digital, what Porsche has done with the Taycan looks better than what BMW does covering the driver screen?

Curved, individual screen looks better than iPad screen like on this W223.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Wouldn't you say that, if the driver screen is going to be all digital, what Porsche has done with the Taycan looks better than what BMW does covering the driver screen?

Curved, individual screen looks better than iPad screen like on this W223.

I was seriously smitten by the Taycans' instrument screens when I had the opportunity to scrutinize them "in real life" this past spring. Actually, I was really smitten by the interior in general-save the lower B-Pillar cladding (which doesn't really appear to be of "premium" quality).

 

[martinbo]

Wouldn't you say that, if the driver screen is going to be all digital, what Porsche has done with the Taycan looks better than what BMW does covering the driver screen?

Curved, individual screen looks better than iPad screen like on this W223.

I prefer what Porsche has done with the Taycan compared with the W223.
That said, I prefer what Porsche has done with the same screen but shrouded in 992 over Taycan.
Ultimately, from a clarity perspective, I retain a preference for cowled instruments like what we still get such as in G05 purely as an example.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Black nappa leather with metal-mesh optic dash and console, would be my choice.

 

[Rolf]

Rolf, how does that price compare to a comparable W222? I am trying to determine expected price in US.

This is the price comparison in Germany. The prices are up but if you add in the amount of extra equipment then the new S-class works out cheaper than the W222

The standard equipment now includes the following equipment features:

• Multibeam LED light
• Servo closing function of the doors
• Ambient lighting
• Digital radio (DAB)
• MBUX multimedia system
• Driver assistance package

The equipment options that were already available in the predecessor S-Class mean an added customer value of almost 6,000 EUR. As a result, the S 350d in particular has become cheaper after adjusting for equipment.

As standard, the S-Class has a 65 liter tank (5 liters smaller than the W222). For 116 EUR you get a 76 liter tank.
The ready-to-drive S 350d (W223) weighs 2,020 kg, around 20 kg more than its predecessor. The S 350d 4matic (W223) is around 10 kg more than its predecessor at 2,070 kg. This is partly due to the new 4matic transfer case, which can withstand more torque, but has also become lighter.
The S 400d 4matic also weighs 2,070 kg and is 25 kg lighter than its predecessor.

 

[sl123]

And they upgraded the car to 18" rims which is another >1.000.- Euro.
Multibeam as well as MBUX/COMAND came as standard on W222.
I wrote it already: I don´t understand why the acceleration is worse as compared to W222. Any ideas? And there is no significant weight saving at all.