2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

Name: 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Price Range: $33,995 - $82,998

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A vehicle with a six-figure price tag has a lot to live up to. Using nearly every driver assist technology available, as well as plenty of traditional luxury design, the 2020 S-Class leaves little doubt that it is at the top of its class. With more performance than you might expect, a very comfortable cabin and high levels of convenience, the S-Class rises above all other flagship luxury sedans.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

by the Edmunds Experts

5/18/2020

What's new

Keyless entry, a hands-free trunklid and an automated parking system are now standard
Part of the sixth S-Class generation introduced for 2014

Edmunds says

Many newer rivals have tried, but none can unseat the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as the pinnacle of luxury sedans. With an abundance of luxurious leathers and wood trim throughout, Mercedes has seemingly spared no expense in creating this powerful cruiser. A variety of body styles and engine choices makes it ideal for shoppers looking for a faultless sedan, coupe or convertible.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$209/mo

$191/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2.5/5Average

#35 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from 2008-2022.}

$871/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

2.06x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

17.4%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

32 reviews

5(75%)

4(9%)

3(0%)

2(3%)

1(13%)

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never in 21 yrs given MB less than 5 stars, but...

P M, 04/15/2020

2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)

I guess every maker has a bad year. I think it’s MB’s turn. I’ve had this new 2019 S560 4matic sedan 5 months, and all 5, battled operational and technology issues, PLUS, a dealer who has REFUSED to fix the car! And MBUSA has refused to get in the middle. The car will not shift - 3 times in one day, it’s confused, won’t shift into park, and the shifter operates the NAV screen! I felt …

Back In The "High Life" Again!

abacomike, 11/11/2017

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)

This is a truly refined automobile. I traded in my 2017 BMW 740i for the 2018 S450. There is very little comparison to the two cars. The Mercedes is quick, smooth riding and handling, stays in a straight line with little driver input which was not the case with the BMW 7 Series. The vehicle corners precisely and does not handle like a 4500+ pound luxury sedan - but more like a 3800 …

AMAZING LUXURY SEDAN 2018 S560

William Beal, 01/13/2019

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)

This is by far the finest luxury car I have ever driven. Read all the owner reviews. When Mercedes redesigned the S560 in 2015 they had to get it right to reclaim their status at the top of luxury cars. They did get it right and even owners of a Bentley and Rolls have told me it is superior to their sedans. It is perfection on wheels and the awesome technology wraps you in safety as …

2019 Mercedes S 450 problems

Andy , 07/28/2019

2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)

A month ago I traded in my 2015 S 550 for a 2019 S 450, my 4th S Class and our 7th Benz. It has already been in the shop twice -- the nav system can not find certain mature house numbers and zip codes and the onboard owner's manual does not open. The folding mirrors have failed to fold twice when the doors are locked. The Merecedes shop keeps talking about software upgrades which makes …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.

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2020 S-Class Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

S 450

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$94,250
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$209/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the S-Class models:

Active Brake Assist: Warns if a front collision is imminent and automatically applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Evasive Steering Assist: Warns if an obstacle is in the path of the vehicle and automatically steers around it if there is adequate space.
Active Blind-Spot Assist: Warns if a vehicle is in your blind spot and will attempt to prevent you from steering into that lane.

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