Compare Mercedes S-class W222 facelift vs Mercedes S-class W220 vs Mercedes E-class W211

Variants
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
E 200 CDI 5AT
E 200 CDI MT
E 200 Kompressor 5AT
E 200 Kompressor MT
E 220 CDI 5AT
E 220 CDI MT
E 240 4MATIC
E 240 MT
E 270 CDI 5AT
E 270 CDI MT
E 280 CDI 4MATIC
E 280 CDI 5AT
E 280 CDI 7AT
E 280 CDI MT
E 320 4MATIC
E 320 5AT
E 320 CDI 4MATIC
E 320 CDI 5AT
E 320 CDI 7AT
E 350 4MATIC
E 350 7AT
E 400 CDI 5AT
E 420 CDI 7AT
E 500 4MATIC
E 500 5AT
E 500 7AT
E 55 AMG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
540 L / 19.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
16.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
17.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
150 mm / 5.9 in
Size | Height
1444 mm / 56.9 in
Wheelbase
2854 mm / 112.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 5G-TRONIC

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
80%
82%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Superb M113K in E55 AMG
  • Elegant styling
  • All engines available in RWD
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • No air- or ABC-related suspension problem
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Continued 4MATIC nonsense
  • Body corrosion issues

Price

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