Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223

Verdict

BHP

503 bhp

0–60

5.1 s

Top speed

155 mph

MPG

88.0 mpg

Used

£62,000-£140,000

Strengths

Rear-axle steering up to 10°
PHEV ~62 mile EV range
Second-gen MBUX

Weaknesses

Rear-axle steering recall
Software dependent
Heavy (2,200+ kg)

Notable tech

MRA II platform
M256 inline-6 mild hybrid
M177 V8
PHEV S 580 e
9G-Tronic
Rear-axle steering
MBUX 2nd gen

Common issues

Rear-axle steering recall
MBUX latency
Software updates
48V mild-hybrid faults

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across W223's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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S 350 d 4MATIC

BHP286

Torque600 Nm

0–606.4 s

Top155 mph

MPG47 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT

S 400 d 4MATIC

BHP326

Torque700 Nm

0–605.4 s

Top155 mph

MPG46 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT

S 450 4MATIC (M256)

BHP367

Torque500 Nm

0–605.1 s

Top155 mph

MPG34 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT

S 500 4MATIC (M256)

BHP429

Torque520 Nm

0–604.9 s

Top155 mph

MPG32 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT

S 580 4MATIC V8

BHP503

Torque700 Nm

0–604.4 s

Top155 mph

MPG28 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT

S 580 e PHEV

BHP503

Torque750 Nm

0–605.1 s

Top155 mph

Range~62 mi EV

DriveRWD

Gearbox9AT

AMG S 63 E Performance

BHP791

Torque1,430 Nm

0–603.3 s

Top180 mph

MPG28 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox9AT