2020-present S-Class OverviewMercedes S-Class Overview (2020 - present)
V223 / W223 / Z223
Tech Specs Summary
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- 155 mph
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- 3.3 - 6.4 seconds
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- 282 - 791 BHP
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- 21.2 - 474.5 mpg
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- 1,995 - 2,575 kg
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- 305 - 550 L
This generation of the Mercedes S-Class (V223 / W223 / Z223) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2020. It's a front engined Saloon with all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or rear-biased four-wheel drive and comes in 2 body styles, for example the S 350 d 4MATIC and S 350 d 4MATIC L. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 282 BHP 2.9 L Inline 6 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 791 BHP 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo plug-in hybrid petrol engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the S-Class is the Mercedes S 580 4MATIC which scores 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 530 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 244 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 762 miles and can store 510 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2,100 kg.