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← Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 2013-2020 · W222

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222

Headline trim: S 65 AMG V12 — 621 bhp, 0-62 in 4.3s.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
621 bhp
0–60
4.3 s
Top speed
186 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£20,000-£75,000

Strengths

  • 9G-Tronic auto
  • PHEV S 500 e
  • Best-in-class refinement

Weaknesses

  • Heavy
  • Cabin dated vs W223
  • Premium running costs

Notable tech

  • MRA platform
  • 9G-Tronic auto from 2014
  • M276 V6 / M278 V8 / M157 AMG TT V8 / M279 V12
  • S 500 e PHEV
  • AirMatic
  • Magic Body Control

Common issues

  • 9G-Tronic software
  • PHEV charging port
  • MBUX freezes pre-2018
  • AirMatic

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across W222's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
S 350 d V6
BHP282
Torque600 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG46 mpg
DriveRWD / 4MATIC
Gearbox9AT
S 400 4MATIC V6
BHP333
Torque480 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox9AT
S 500 V8
BHP449
Torque700 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveRWD / 4MATIC
Gearbox9AT
S 500 e PHEV
BHP436
Torque650 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top155 mph
Range~20 mi EV
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT
S 600 V12 BiTurbo
BHP522
Torque830 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT
S 63 AMG 4MATIC+
BHP603
Torque900 Nm
0–603.5 s
Top186 mph
MPG28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox9AT
S 65 AMG V12
BHP621
Torque1,000 Nm
0–604.3 s
Top186 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT