Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift Sedan (2017-2020)

Name: Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift Sedan (2017-2020)
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

87% Neofiliac71% External

Keywords: awdflagshipfull-sizehigh-performancehybridluxury-carmercedes-benzmild-hybridmulti-linkphevrwdsedanturbochargedv12v8

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2017 to 2020. It was available with a range of V6, V8, V12, and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.9 to 6.0 liters.

While the exterior styling changes in this facelift has been minimal, largely in the form of over-styling to compensate for the generic design of the pre-facelift W222, the powertrain changes are sweeping. Only the gorgeous M279 V12 bi-turbo engine lived on from pre-facelift, though it didn't even reach the end of W222's production run before being cancelled by environmental activists.

The rest of the engine lineup reflected Mercedes' final concession to the downsizing trend (which started close to a decade earlier at VAG/Audi, and to which Mercedes was one of the last European manufacturer to kowtow to).

To compensate for the new-found inadequacy in displacement, Mercedes decided to bump up the model numbers: For example, S500, which used to mean a 5.0L engine, became a 3.0L I6, while the V8 model, newly downsized to 4.0L, is proudly named S560. The jury is still out on whether the M176/M177 hot-vee V8 and the M256 inline-6 are reliable units.

The OM656 I6 diesel is the only diesel being offered. While we don't know much about it in terms of long-term reliability, inline-6 and diesel do go well together, and Mercedes has deep knowledge in this particular configuration from its large and storied truck fleet.

Engineers at Mercedes-Benz clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.24 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the W222 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
Return of I6 engines
Superb suspension setup
Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension

Cons

S63 AMG became AWD only
Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
Too many electronics

What external reviewers found***

External score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Powerful V8

Cons

Lacklustre ride
Noisy V8

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Specifications

	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
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	470 L / 16.6 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	510 L / 18.0 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	530 L / 18.7 cu-ft	395 L / 13.9 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	13.5 L / 14.3 qt		13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt	13.0 L / 13.7 qt		13.0 L / 13.7 qt	14.0 L / 14.8 qt	14.0 L / 14.8 qt	14.0 L / 14.8 qt	14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	10.5 L / 11.1 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	6.5 L / 6.9 qt	10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal	63.0 L / 16.6 gal	80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	4
Payload	750 kg / 1653 lbs	575 kg / 1268 lbs	805 kg / 1775 lbs	790 kg / 1742 lbs	795 kg / 1753 lbs	805 kg / 1775 lbs	775 kg / 1709 lbs	800 kg / 1764 lbs	790 kg / 1742 lbs	775 kg / 1709 lbs	745 kg / 1642 lbs	760 kg / 1676 lbs	745 kg / 1642 lbs	760 kg / 1676 lbs	745 kg / 1642 lbs	745 kg / 1642 lbs	755 kg / 1664 lbs	740 kg / 1631 lbs	790 kg / 1742 lbs	775 kg / 1709 lbs	645 kg / 1422 lbs	630 kg / 1389 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs
Brakes \| Rear	Ventilated discs
Offroad \| Approach Angle	11.0 deg	12.0 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg	14.8 deg
Offroad \| Breakover Angle	10.5 deg	11.5 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg	11.0 deg
Offroad \| Departure Angle	13.7 deg	14.2 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg	15.8 deg
Power Steering	Electric Steering
Suspension \| Front	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, MBC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, MBC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic		Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, MBC
Suspension \| Rear	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic			Multi-link, MBC	Multi-link, MBC
Tire Size	Front wheel tires: 255/45 R19 Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R19	255/45 ZR19, 285/40 ZR19	245/55 R17	245/55 R17	245/55 R17	245/55 R17	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	245/50 R18	Front wheel tires: 245/50 R18 Rear wheel tires: 275/45 R18	275/40 R19, 245/45 R19
Turning Circle	12.3 m / 40.5 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft	12.3 m / 40.3 ft	11.9 m / 39.0 ft		12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Battery \| Capacity	13.5 kWh (gross)
Body Style	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door mild-hybrid Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door Sedan	4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan	4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	118 mm / 4.6 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in	128 mm / 5.0 in
Size \| Height	1499 mm / 59.0 in	1501 mm / 59.1 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in	1498 mm / 59.0 in	1494 mm / 58.8 in	1496 mm / 58.9 in
Size \| Length	5294 mm / 208.4 in	5294 mm / 208.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in	5141 mm / 202.4 in	5255 mm / 206.9 in	5271 mm / 207.5 in
Size \| Width	1914 mm / 75.4 in	1914 mm / 75.4 in	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1899 mm / 74.8 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)	1905 mm / 75.0 in \| 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width \| Front	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in	1624.0 mm / 63.9 in	1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width \| Rear			1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in	1637.0 mm / 64.4 in	1643.0 mm / 64.7 in
Weight	1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs	2175.0 kg / 4795.1 lbs	1975.0 kg / 4354.1 lbs	1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs	1895.0 kg / 4177.8 lbs	1915.0 kg / 4221.9 lbs	1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs	2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs	1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs	1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs	1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs	2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs	1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs	1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs	1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs	1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs	2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs	2025.0 kg / 4464.4 lbs	1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs	1970.0 kg / 4343.1 lbs	2180.0 kg / 4806.1 lbs	2160.0 kg / 4762.0 lbs
Wheel Size	Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19	19 in	17 in	17 in	17 in	17 in	18 in	18 in	18 in	18 in	8J x 18	8J x 18	8J x 18	8J x 18	8J x 18	18 in	18 in	8J x 18	18 in	8J x 18	Front wheel rims: 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18	19 in
Wheelbase	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	3.5 sec	4.3 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	6.0 sec	6.0 sec	5.2 sec	5.2 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	4.9 sec	4.9 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	4.8 sec	4.8 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec	4.7 sec	4.7 sec	5.0 sec	4.6 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	3.3 sec	4.1 sec	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.7 sec	5.7 sec	4.9 sec	4.9 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	4.7 sec	4.7 sec	4.8 sec	4.8 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec	4.4 sec	4.4 sec	4.5 sec	4.5 sec	4.8 sec	4.4 sec
CO2 Emission	203 g/km	279 g/km	145 ~ 150 g/km	145 ~ 150 g/km	134 ~ 139 g/km	134 ~ 139 g/km	147 ~ 150 g/km	147 ~ 150 g/km	135 ~ 139 g/km	135 ~ 139 g/km	159 ~ 167 g/km	159 ~ 167 g/km	150 ~ 157 g/km	159 ~ 167 g/km	150 ~ 157 g/km	150 ~ 157 g/km	195 ~ 200 g/km	195 ~ 200 g/km	181 ~ 186 g/km	181 ~ 186 g/km	57 ~ 59 g/km	270 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag			0.26	0.26	0.24	0.24	0.26	0.26	0.24	0.24	0.26	0.27	0.26	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27		0.28
Fuel Economy	8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) \| 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) \| 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)	11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) \| 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) \| 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)	5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) \| 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (urban) \| 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)	5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) \| 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (urban) \| 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)	5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) \| 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) \| 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)	5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) \| 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) \| 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)	5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) \| 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)	5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) \| 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)	5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) \| 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) \| 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)	5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) \| 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) \| 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)	7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) \| 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)	7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) \| 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)	6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) \| 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)	7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) \| 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)	6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) \| 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)	6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) \| 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)	8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) \| 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) \| 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)	8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) \| 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) \| 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)	7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) \| 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) \| 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)	7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) \| 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) \| 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)	2.5 L/100km / 94.1 MPG (combined)	11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) \| 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) \| 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
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) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2130 kg / 4696 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 6
Engine	M 177.980	M 279.980	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	OM 656.929	M 256.930	M 256.930	M 256.930	M 256.930	M 256 E30 DEH LA G (R)	M 256 E30 DEH LA G (R)	M 176.980	M 176.980	M 176.980	M 176.980	M 176 DE 40 AL	M 277.980
Engine \| Compression Ratio	8.6:1	9.0:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1		9.0:1
Engine \| Displacement	4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc	6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc	6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc
Engine \| Power	612.0 hp / 456.4 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm	630.0 hp / 469.8 kW @ 4800-5400 rpm	286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 3400-4600 rpm	286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 3400-4600 rpm	286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 3400-4600 rpm	286.0 hp / 213.3 kW @ 3400-4600 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 3600-4400 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 3600-4400 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 3600-4400 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 3600-4400 rpm	367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5500-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5500-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5500-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5500-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 5900-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 5900-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)	469.0 hp / 349.7 kW @ 5250-5500 rpm	469.0 hp / 349.7 kW @ 5250-5500 rpm	469.0 hp / 349.7 kW @ 5250-5500 rpm	469.0 hp / 349.7 kW @ 5250-5500 rpm	367.0 hp / 273.7 kW + 122.0 hp / 91.0 kW (electric motor)	530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 4900-5300 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	153.7 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in	105.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in	97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	122.9 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	122.9 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	122.9 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	122.9 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	145.6 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in	145.6 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in	117.8 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	117.8 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	117.8 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	117.8 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in	122.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	88.6 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Torque	900 Nm / 663.8 lb-ft @ 2750-4500 rpm	1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 2300-4300 rpm	600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 rpm	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 rpm	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 rpm	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 rpm	520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm	520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 rpm + 440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft	830 Nm / 612.2 lb-ft @ 1900-4000 rpm
Engine \| Type	Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine	Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine	Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 engine
Transmission \| Gears	9-speed	7-speed	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	7
Transmission \| Type	Automatic MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT	Automatic TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 9G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC
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Availability	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2019	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2017 ~ 2020	2018 ~ 2020

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Mercedes updated the S-class in 2017 to include a few choice upgrades. Along with updated versions of the S350d and mild hybrid S500 petrol, Mercedes also tweaked some of the driving assistance tech. But what about the hot AMG versions? There's two of them to choose from: the frankly ridiculous AMG S63 we're testing here and the absolute definition of overkill, the V12-powered S65. We thought we'd restrain ourselves and have a drive in the commoner's AMG – the S63.

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