September 22, 2016
Models & MSRP
- S550 – $96,600
- S550 4MATIC – $99,600
- S550e Plug-in Hybrid – $96,600
- S600 – $170,750
- Mercedes-AMG S63 – $144,700
- Mercedes-AMG S65 – $226,900
- Mercedes-Maybach S550 4MATIC - TBA
- Mercedes-Maybach S600 - $191,300
*Above prices exclude $925 delivery & destination charge
S-Class 2017 Model Year Changes
- New paint Emerald Green metallic
- Upholstery color Silk Beige/Espresso Brown now comes with Espresso Brown floormats
- 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission (S550/S5504M)
- New 18'' standard wheel
- MAGIC SKY CONTROL®
Maybach 2017 Model Year Changes
- New optional 20” Multispoke wheels
- Upholstery color silk beige/espresso brown now comes with espresso brown floormats
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission (S550 4M)
S-Class Standard Equipment Highlights (S550)
- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
- MAGIC SKY CONTROL®
- Crosswind Assist
- Night View Assist®
- AIRMATIC®
- Cushion bag®
Maybach Standard Equipment Highlights
- All standard equipment of S600 sedan
- Executive seats in rear with 43-degree recline angel and power calf rest for both outboard seats
- Extended interior ambient lighting in rear cabin
- Leather covered door sills and seat consoles
- Extended leather package
- Wood/leather steering wheel
- AIRMATIC full semi-active air suspension system (S550 4M)
- MAGIC BODY CONTROL® (S600)
S-Class Optional Equipment Highlights (S600)
- MAGIC BODY CONTROL®
Maybach Optional Equipment Highlights
- Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS with two folding tables in rear
- designo Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl semi-aniline leather
- designo Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl semi-aniline leather
- Refrigerator box in rear
- Panorama Roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL® SPLITVIEW
- Silver handcrafted champagne flutes by Robbe and Berking
S-Class Model Positioning
- The highest expression of the Mercedes-Benz brand, with innovations in passenger comfort, entertainment and safety. S550e plug-in hybrid debuts efficient drive concept; AMG models offer ultimate performance in a premium-luxury sedan.
Maybach Model Positioning
- The Mercedes-Maybach models extend the range of S-Class sedans to an automobile that sets a new benchmark in terms of exclusivity, offering more space and facilities for the highest demands. The S550 further expands the Maybach lineup to include a 4MATIC equipped vehicle for improved driving dynamics in all weather conditions.
Key Competitors of the S-Class
- BMW 7 Series
- Audi A8
- Lexus LS
Key Competitors of the AMG S63
- Audi S8
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive Jaguar XJR
- BMW M6 Gran Coupe
- Maserati Quattroporte GTS
- BMW M760Li
- Bentley Flying Spur
- Rolls-Royce Ghost
At a Glance
| S550 / S550 4MATIC | S550e Plug-in Hybrid | S600 | |
| MSRP | $96,600 / $99,600 | $96,600 | $107,750 |
| Length | 206.5” | 206.5’’ | 206.5’’ |
| Width | 83.9” | 83.9’’ | 83.9” |
| Height | 58.7” | 58.7’’ | 58.7” |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 | 124.6 | 124.6 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,630 | 5,093 | 5,038 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26/n/a (S550) 16/26/n/a (S550 4MATIC) | 24/30/26 gas only (with depleted battery) 54 / 63 / 58 MPGe (hybrid mode with fully charged battery) | 14/21/n/a |
| Engine | 4.7L V8 biturbo | Hybrid 3.0L V6 biturbo + 132kW | 6.0L V12 biturbo |
| electric motor | |||
| Displacement | 4,663 cc | 2,996 cc | 5,980 cc |
| Drive Config. | Rear-Wheel Drive (S550) All-Wheel Drive (S550 4MATIC) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Performance | 449 hp @ 5,500 516 lb-ft @ 1,800 – 3,500 | 436 hp @ 5,500 479 @ 1,000 – 4,750 | 523 hp @ 5,500 612 lb-ft @ 1,950 – 4,000 |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed | 7G-TRONIC 7-speed | 7G-TRONIC 7-speed |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 4.8 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 (electronically limited) | 130 (electronically limited), 80mph in all electric mode | 130 (electronically limited) |
| AMG S63 | AMG S65 | |
| MSRP | $144,700 | $226,900 |
| Length | 191” | 191’’ |
| Width | 84.3” | 84.3’’ |
| Height | 69.4” | 69.3’’ |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 | 114.8 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,806 | 4,969 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/23/18 | 13/20/15 |
| Engine | Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo | Handcrafted AMG 6.0L V12 biturbo |
| Displacement | 5,461 cc | 5,980 cc |
| Drive Config. | AMG PERFORMANCE 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Performance | 577 hp @ 5,500 664 lb-ft @ 2,250 – 3,750 rpm | 621 hp @ 5,500 738 @ 2,300 – 4,300 |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT® PLUS MCT 7-speed | AMG SPEEDSHIFT® PLUS 7G-TRONIC |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 (electronically limited) | 155 (electronically limited) |
| S550 4M | S600 | |
| MSRP | n/a | $191,300 |
| Length | 214.7” | 214.7” |
| Width | 83.9” | 83.9” |
| Height | 58.7” | 58.7” |
| Wheelbase | 132.5” | 132.5” |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 5,017 | 5,296 |
| Fuel Economy | n/a | n/a |
| Engine | 4.7L V8 biturbo | 6.0L V12 biturbo |
| Displacement | 4,663 | 5,980 |
| Drive Config. | 4MATIC | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Performance | 449 hp @ 5,500 516 lb-ft @ 1,800-3,500 | 523 hp @ 5,500 612 lb-ft @ 1,900-4,000 |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC PLUS | 7G-TRONIC Plus |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 | 130 |
| Main Competitors | Bentley Rolls Royce | |