Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
About

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.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Body
4-door sedan
Class
Full-size luxury car (F)
Related
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Predecessor
Mercedes-Benz W187

Generations

W1161972–1978
W126/C1261979–1990
W140/C1401991–1997
W2201998–2004
W221/C2162005–2012
W222/C217/A2172013–2019
W2232020–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
W140/C140 19911997
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W140) China.jpg
W220 19982004
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220) China.jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS (R170) & MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220) China.jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220) China (15).jpg
W221/C216 20052012
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W221) HONG KONG.jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W221) China (3).jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W221) China (4).jpg
W222/C217/A217 20132019
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W222) China (4).jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W222) China (5).jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W222) China (47).jpg
W223 2020present
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.
For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the S-Class on any road in the rTracer atlas.