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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
Price Range: $62,998 - $79,990
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8.5
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
When it comes to comfort and refinement on four wheels, it really doesn't get much better than the redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The previous model was already one of the best cars on the road, and the new one improves upon it in just about every way. The interior is more premium and better appointed than before, and there's improved in-car tech and driver aids, as well as improvements to the ride and handling. It's more expensive than its rivals, but it offers just a little bit more polish than those cars too.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- E-Active Body Control adaptive suspension now available
- Additional paint and trim options
- Part of the seventh S-Class generation introduced for 2021
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$186/mo for S-Class S 500 4MATIC
S-Class S 500 4MATIC
vs
$187/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#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
$871/yr
vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
Frequency
2.06x/yr
vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
Severity
17.4%
vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner Reviews
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Mechanically good; too much tech = LEMON
2 out of 5 starsAaron, 11/23/2023
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
THe car drives like a dream. However, every function is controlled by a touch screen - which means there are NO tactile buttons/knobs. So you MUST constantly take your eyes off the road. All the computer controlled functions are very unreliable. The pop-out door handles are inconsistent & unreliable. The dashcam just doesn't work at all. Same with the air freshener - it doesn't work, … either. There are touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel - which is just plain STUPID.
The center screen randomly changes screens
The "gestures" function constantly turns lights on and off and opens the sunroof randomly - even if you're not moving.
The trunk closed on my head 2x
The power seat buttons don't move - they hurt to operate the seats.
The blue tooth inconsistently connects.
The rear seat belt tensioners click and rattle (both of them).
The voice assistant is terrible and usually can't understand basic commands.
The fingerprint recognition button doesn't recognize programmed fingerprints
The Distronic (semi-autopilot) will phantom brake for no reason.
This is just a terribly executed car and NOT worth the $150k. Mercedes Benz really [non-permissible content removed] the bed with this one.
Some of these defects/problems are mere annoyances, others are downright dangerous. I'm gettiung ready to sue MB under CA lemon law - and they will lose. the car is only 2 yrs old, but has a mile long service history because of all the defects. An employee at the service dept told me the car is notorious for being problematic - "It's the worst car Mercedes has made in years, they're all coming back to us with a multitude of problems," this person told me.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR - save yourself the hassle, get something else.
AMAZING NEW DESIGN AND TECH UPGRADE
5 out of 5 starsWilliam Beal, 01/16/2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
The new S580 is without a doubt one the finest sedans in the world. The technology is awesome and the handling is beyond anything I ever imagined. I've had more compliments on this car than any other car I have ever owned and I have owned a lot of cars.
S500 2021
1 out of 5 starsKC, simsbury Connecticut., 01/11/2025
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
Although I’ve never written a car review before, I feel it’s important to share my experience with this vehicle. Since I purchased it, I’ve encountered a series of problems, starting with a fuel pump failure that stranded me on the highway. The electrical panel malfunctioned three times, and I faced alignment issues—one was a recall, while the other was due to improper alignment. That … was an ordeal itself. I was left waiting over two hours on two occasions for Mercedes to tow the car to the dealership. So much for Elite car services.
Despite bringing the car in multiple times to request an inspection of the brake pads, mine you the car had less than 15,000 miles on it.I was incorrectly told that they didn’t need replacement. Eventually, I consulted an independent mechanic, who confirmed they needed to be replaced and that I had been driving on worn rotors. Overall, in just a year and a half, the car has been in for repairs seven times for a number of reasons. I have had to rely on loaner vehicles five times, each for over a week, only to find the repairs were still incomplete. In my 30 years of driving, I’ve never faced such a nightmare with a car. It’s such a shame because the car is beautiful!! Regrettably, I had no choice but to trade it in for a different vehicle, and it’s not a Mercedes!
Pure Luxury in the S580
5 out of 5 starsAdam , 09/09/2022
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
Love everything about this car from bumper to bumper.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class video
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Edmunds Top Rated Luxury Sedan | Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2022
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury sedan and our winner of the Edmunds Top Rated Luxury Sedan award for 2022. The S-Class has long been the go-to for luxury-sedan shoppers, and with a redesign last year that improved in just about every area, the 2022 S-Class once again stands above the rest. Luxury doesn't come cheap, however, and the 2022 Mercedes S-Class carries a… price tag north of $100K. It's a hefty price, but the new S-Class luxury sedan is worth it. For these reasons, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Edmunds Top Rated Luxury Sedan for 2022.
2022 S-Class Highlights
S 500 4MATIC
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $111,100 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Mild hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $186/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.9 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the S-Class models:
- Pre-Safe Impulse Side
- If an imminent side impact is detected, the outboard side bolsters inflate in a fraction of a second to protect the occupant's body.
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Warns if an obstacle is in the path of the vehicle and automatically steers around it if there's 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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