Mercedes2020-present S-Class Overview

Mercedes S-Class Overview (2020 - present)

V223 / W223 / Z223

Tech Specs Summary


155 mph

3.3 - 6.4 seconds

282 - 791 hp

17.7 - 395.1 mpg
lb
4,398 - 5,677 lbs

10.8 - 19.4 ft3
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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 Sedan 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 hp 2.9 L Inline 6 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 791 hp 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mercedes S 580 4MATIC
(2026)
...80 4MATIC

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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.04 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC
(2026)
...d 4MATIC

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 18 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,630 lbs.

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