2017 S-Class Sedan Quick Reference Guide

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