Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a sedan, convertible and coupé model, produced 1980–present, spanning 21 generations with 485 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the S-Class Maybach, S-Class, S-Class Maybach and S-Class W223. Body styles across the S-Class lineage span sedan, convertible and coupé, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The S-Class Facelift 2009 (2009-2013) generation is the most extensively documented, with 102 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
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How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 21 generations with 485 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Mercedes-Benz S-Class produced?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been produced 1980–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available as Sedan, Convertible, Coupé. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
S-Class Maybach
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S-Class Cabriolet
S-Class Coupé
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S-Class Coupé
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S-Class Coupé
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What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€60,687
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- 220, 220S, 220SE, 230S, 250SE, 280SE, 280SE 3.5
- 220a, 220S
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class1980–1985 | 192 hp | — | 10 | €36k–€59k | ★ 2.4 |
| S-Class1985–1991 | 220 hp | 8.2 s | 33 | €50k–€121k | ★ 2.3 |
| S-Class W1401991–1993 | 285 hp | 8.2 s | 10 | €68k–€160k | ★ 2.2 |
| S-Class1993–1998 | 267 hp | 8.9 s | 42 | €71k–€169k | ★ 2.0 |
| S-Class W2201998–2002 | 284 hp | 7.2 s | 12 | €83k–€159k | ★ 1.9 |
| S-Class Facelift 20022002–2005 | 281 hp | 7.1 s | 29 | €87k–€185k | ★ 2.1 |
| S-Class W2212005–2009 | 311 hp | 6.6 s | 54 | €97k–€307k | ★ 2.6 |
| S-Class Facelift 20092009–2013 | 317 hp | 6.7 s | 102 | €88k–€311k | ★ 3.4 |
| S-Class W2222013–2017 | 344 hp | 6 s | 82 | €90k–€312k | ★ 3.7 |
| S-Class Facelift 20172017–2020 | 415 hp | 5 s | 23 | €117k–€332k | ★ 3.3 |
| S-Class W2232020–2026 | 369 hp | 5.2 s | 31 | €134k–€253k | ★ 2.9 |
| S-Class Maybach2021–2026 | 494 hp | 4.8 s | 3 | €203k–€362k | ★ 2.4 |
| S-Class Maybach2026–present | 533 hp | 4.4 s | 3 | €203k–€313k | ★ 2.7 |
| S-Class2026–present | 403 hp | 4.9 s | 14 | €135k–€223k | ★ 3.3 |