The Mercedes-Benz W223 is the seventh generation of the S-Class produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2020.[3] It replaces the W222 S-Class which has been produced since 2013. The W223 S-Class was unveiled on 2 September 2020.
Mercedes-Benz S (W223) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 2020–present |
Model years | 2021–present |
Assembly |
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Designer | Balázs Filczer[2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4MATIC) |
Platform | Mercedes-Benz MRA II |
Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | 48V electrical system (EQ Boost) Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage gearbox-mounted electric motor (PHEV) |
Transmission | 9-speed 9G-Tronic/9G-TRONIC plug-in-hybrid automatic |
Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost) Plug-in hybrid |
Battery | Up to 29 kWh high-voltage lithium ion |
Electric range | 100 km (62 mi) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase |
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Length |
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Width | 1,954 mm (76.9 in) |
Height | 1,503 mm (59.2 in) |
Curb weight | 1,995–2,350 kg (4,400–5,180 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) |
The W223 S-Class is based on the second-generation Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform and uses a four-link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension.[4] Air suspension is standard and can automatically lower by 20 mm (0.79 in) at 160 km/h (99 mph) to increase stability.[5]
Compared to the previous generation W222 S-Class, rear headroom has increased by 16 mm (0.63 in) and rear legroom has increased by 41 mm (1.6 in).[6] Boot capacity has increased by 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) to 550 litres (19 cu ft).[7] The W223 directs heat from the engine to the wheel arches and underbody to improve airflow and has a drag coefficient of 0.22.[8]
All models at launch except S 350 d are offered exclusively with 4MATIC all-wheel drive.[9] The models with six-cylinder inline petrol engines have a 48V electrical system to provide additional power when needed. This also provided the power for the air conditioning system and for recharging the battery. It is also used as a starter motor in lieu of a separate and dedicated starter motor.[10]
On 28 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced the new armoured S 680 Guard 4MATIC, ending the Mercedes-Maybach's exclusive use of V12 engine.[11] The S 680 Guard 4MATIC has VPAM V10 armour level, the highest level of ballistic protection for a civilian vehicle.[12]
The Z223 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was revealed on 19 November 2020 with model designations S 580 4MATIC and S 680 4MATIC.[13][14] The Mercedes-Maybach is 18 centimetres longer than the predecessor. Several design cues, separating the Mercedes-Maybach from Mercedes-Benz, are carried over. Another first for Mercedes-Benz is the frontal airbags for the rear passengers.[15]
Available engines are a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 for the S 580 4MATIC and a 6.0-litre biturbo V12 for the S 680 4MATIC. Both are fitted with standard 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The rear-wheel-steering system for reducing the turning radius is optional extra cost. The turning angle can be set at 4.5° or 10°, reducing the turning radius from 13.1 metres (43 ft) to 12.2 metres (40 ft) and 11.2 metres (37 ft) respectively.[16] A third engine option was released for certain markets, which is the 3.0-litre petrol six-cylinder inline engine with E-Boost. The S 480 4MATIC is released for the chinese market due to the high displacement tax imposed in that country.[17][18]
In Germany Mercedes-Maybach announced the launch date of May 2021 for ordering and the delivery date of July 2021.[19][20]
Mercedes-Benz launched the S 580 and the S 680 in India on 3 March 2022. The S 580 is assembled at Mercedes-Benz's plant in Chakan, Pune.[21][22]
The W223 uses the second-generation Mercedes Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system.[23] It features a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch OLED centre infotainment system with haptic feedback.[24] The MBUX system features over-the-air software update support, automatic driver profile selection via voice or fingerprint recognition, and a virtual assistant which activates by saying "Hey Mercedes".[25] The assistant can be controlled by the rear seat passengers and can also control smart home appliances.[26] The car can automatically close the windows and sunroof and recirculate air as it approaches a tunnel or detects poor air quality.[27] Interior cameras can detect driver movements as to automatically lower the rear sunblinds if the driver looks back or switch on the interior light if the driver reaches towards the glovebox.[28] The cameras can detect if a child seat has been installed but the seat belt has not been buckled.[29] The car features 22 cameras and radar sensors for the adaptive cruise control, automatic steering, lane departure warning, emergency braking, and traffic sign recognition. Radar sensors can predict oncoming side collisions and raise the suspension by 8 cm (3.1 in) to direct the crash force towards the doorsills.[30] A SAE Level 3 semi-autonomous driving system will be available in Germany from the second half of 2021.[31]
Optional equipment includes rear-axle steering, rear-seat airbags, and a head-up-display with augmented reality for navigation directions.[32] The headlights can project symbols on the road to warn the driver of incoming obstacles, such as roadworks, pedestrians, and traffic lights or warning signs.[33]
For the first time in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the S-Class has two different types of external door handles. The standard equipment is the grip handles as found in existing Mercedes-Benz vehicles while the optional extra cost equipment is the flush-fitted handles that pop outward electrically when the Keyless Go remote fob is in close proximity.[34]
The engines are carried over from previous generation of S-Class (W222) with two petrol and diesel six-cylinder inline engines at launch.[35] Mercedes-Benz launched the models with V8 and V12 engines in May 2021.[36][37][38] A first for a Mercedes-Benz passenger car, the V12 is fitted with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.[39] No further detail about four-cylinder inline diesel engine (previously fitted to W221 S 250 CDI/S 300 CDI and W222 S 300 BlueTec Hybrid/S 300 h), diesel hybrid engine, and high performance Mercedes-AMG engines is given (as of July 2021).
Model | Years | Configuration | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top Speed (km/h) | Fuel Consumption/Efficiency (NEDC) |
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Petrol engines | ||||||||
S 450 4MATIC | December 2020– | M 256 E30 DEH LA GR I6 turbo + 48V Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 2,999 cc (183.0 cu in) | 270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) at 5,500–6,100 rpm 16 kW (22 PS; 21 bhp) (Electric) |
500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,500 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) (Electric) |
5.1 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 8.3–7.8 L/100 km (28–30 mpg‑US) (Standard) 8.4–7.8 L/100 km (28–30 mpg‑US) (Long) |
Mercedes-Maybach S 480 4MATIC (China) |
July 2021– | 5.8 seconds | 8.6 L/100 km (27 mpg‑US) | |||||
S 500 4MATIC | December 2020– | M 256 E30 DEH LA G I6 turbo + 48V Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 320 kW (435 PS; 429 bhp) at 5,500–6,100 rpm 16 kW (22 PS; 21 bhp) (Electric) |
520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,500 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) (Electric) |
4.9 seconds | 8.4–7.8 L/100 km (28–30 mpg‑US) (Standard and Long) | ||
S 580 4MATIC | June 2021– | M176 DE40 LA V8 biturbo + 48V Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) | 370 kW (503 PS; 496 bhp) at 5,500 rpm 15 kW (20 PS; 20 bhp) (Electric) |
700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,000 rpm 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) (Electric) |
4.4 seconds | 10.6–10.0 L/100 km (22–24 mpg‑US) (Standard and Long) | |
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC |
July 2021– | 4.8 seconds | ||||||
S 680 Guard 4MATIC | M279 E60 LA V12 biturbo | 5,980 cc (365 cu in) | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 bhp) at 4,800–5,400 rpm | 830 N⋅m (612 lb⋅ft) 2,300–4,300 rpm | T.B.A. | 210 km/h (130 mph) | T.B.A. | |
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC |
900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) 2,300–4,300 rpm | 4.5 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 14.1–13.3 L/100 km (16.7–17.7 mpg‑US) | ||||
Mercedes-Maybach S680 4MATIC EDITION 100 | July 2022– | 463 kW (630 PS; 621 bhp) at 4,800–5,400 rpm | 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) 2,300–4,300 rpm | 4.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 14.1–13.3 L/100 km (16.7–17.7 mpg‑US) | ||
Diesel engines | ||||||||
S 350 d | December 2020– | OM 656 D29T R SCR 2.9 L I6 turbo | 2,925 cc (178.5 cu in) | 210 kW (286 PS; 282 bhp) at 3,400–4,600 rpm | 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–3,200 rpm | 6.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 6.7–6.2 L/100 km (35–38 mpg‑US) (Standard and Long) |
S 350 d 4MATIC | 6.2 seconds | 6.8–6.3 L/100 km (35–37 mpg‑US) (Standard) 6.9–6.4 L/100 km (34–37 mpg‑US) (Long) | ||||||
S 400 d 4MATIC | OM 656 D29T R SCR 2.9 L I6 turbo | 243 kW (330 PS; 326 bhp) at 3,600–4,200 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–3,200 rpm | 5.4 seconds | 6.9–6.4 L/100 km (34–37 mpg‑US) (Standard) 7.0–6.5 L/100 km (34–36 mpg‑US) (Long) | |||
Plug-In Hybrid engine | ||||||||
S 580 e | September 2021– | M 256 E30 DEH LA GR I6 turbo + Electric Motor | 2,999 cc (183.0 cu in) | 270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) at 5,500–6,100 rpm 110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp) (Electric) |
500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–4,500 rpm 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) (Electric) |
5.2 seconds (Standard and Long) | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 1.5–1.1 L/100 km (160–210 mpg‑US) |
At launch, all models are fitted with the nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission.
Model | Length | Wheelbase Length | Height | Width | Width incl. mirrors | Front Track | Rear Track | Weight |
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Standard (W223) | 5,179 mm (203.9 in) | 3,106 mm (122.3 in) | 1,503 mm (59.2 in) | 1,954 mm (76.9 in) | 2,109 mm (83.0 in) | 1,660 mm (65 in) | 1,688 mm (66.5 in) | 1,995 kg (4,398 lb)–2,095 kg (4,619 lb) |
Long (V223) | 5,289 mm (208.2 in) | 3,216 mm (126.6 in) | 2,015 kg (4,442 lb)–2,115 kg (4,663 lb) | |||||
Mercedes-Maybach (Z223) | 5,470 mm (215 in) | 3,396 mm (133.7 in) | 2,290 kg (5,050 lb)–2,350 kg (5,180 lb) | |||||
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