Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a sedan, convertible and coupe model, produced 1980–2026, spanning 21 generations with 485 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the S-Class Maybach (2026-), S-Class (2026-), S-Class Maybach (2021-2026) and S-Class W223 (2020-2026). Body styles across the S-Class lineage span sedan, convertible and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The S-Class Facelift 2009 (2009-2013) generation is the most extensively documented, with 102 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your S-Class generation.
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 21 generations with 485 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Mercedes-Benz S-Class produced?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been produced 1980–2026. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available as Sedan, Convertible, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
S-Class Maybach (2026-)
S-Class (2026-)
S-Class Maybach (2021-2026)
S-Class Cabriolet (2018-2020)
S-Class Coupé (2018-2020)
S-Class Cabriolet (2016-2018)
S-Class Coupé (2014-2018)
S-Class (1993-1998)
S-Class Coupé (1993-1996)
S-Class Coupé (1985-1991)
S-Class (1985-1991)
S-Class Coupé (1982-1985)
S-Class (1980-1985)
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class (1980-1985)1980–1985 | 192 hp | — | 10 | €36k–€59k |
| S-Class (1985-1991)1985–1991 | 220 hp | 8.2 s | 33 | €50k–€121k |
| S-Class W140 (1991-1993)1991–1993 | 285 hp | 8.2 s | 10 | €68k–€160k |
| S-Class (1993-1998)1993–1998 | 267 hp | 8.9 s | 42 | €71k–€169k |
| S-Class W220 (1998-2002)1998–2002 | 284 hp | 7.2 s | 12 | €83k–€159k |
| S-Class Facelift 2002 (2002-2005)2002–2005 | 281 hp | 7.1 s | 29 | €87k–€185k |
| S-Class W221 (2005-2009)2005–2009 | 311 hp | 6.6 s | 54 | €97k–€307k |
| S-Class Facelift 2009 (2009-2013)2009–2013 | 317 hp | 6.7 s | 102 | €88k–€311k |
| S-Class W222 (2013-2017)2013–2017 | 344 hp | 6.0 s | 82 | €90k–€312k |
| S-Class Facelift 2017 (2017-2020)2017–2020 | 415 hp | 5.0 s | 23 | €117k–€332k |
| S-Class W223 (2020-2026)2020–2026 | 369 hp | 5.2 s | 31 | €134k–€253k |
| S-Class Maybach (2021-2026)2021–2026 | 494 hp | 4.8 s | 3 | €203k–€362k |
| S-Class Maybach (2026-)2026–present | 533 hp | 4.4 s | 3 | €203k–€313k |
| S-Class (2026-)2026–present | 403 hp | 4.9 s | 14 | €135k–€223k |