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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trims Comparison

2022 S-Class trim level differences

The 2022 S-Class is currently available in two trim levels: S 500 and S 580. An even more luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is also available, though it's reviewed separately on Edmunds.

The S 500 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (429 horsepower, 384 lb-ft of torque) while the S 580 gets a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (496 hp, 516 lb-ft). Both are paired with a nine-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive.

Luxury Line
Regardless of engine choice, the base S-Class trim is known as the Luxury Line. It has a vast set of standard features that include:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Power trunklid
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with fragrance atomizer
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
  • Leather upholstery (S 500 only)
  • Premium leather upholstery (S 580 only)
  • Power front and rear sunshades
  • Navigation system with augmented reality driving directions
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 15-speaker Burmester audio system
  • Eight USB-C ports

The S 500 also comes with a comprehensive list of advanced driving aids, such as:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automated lane-change assist (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Safe exit assist (alerts passengers when opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Rear and cross-traffic automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle, or a vehicle or pedestrian crossing in front of the vehicle)
  • Front-mounted dashcam (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Mercedes-Benz and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

AMG Line
The AMG Line is a sporty appearance package that starts with Luxury Line equipment and adds:

  • Sporty front and rear bumpers
  • Choice of 19-, 20- or 21-inch wheels

Executive Line
Available only with the S 580 engine, the Executive Line adds:

  • Rear-wheel steering with 10 degrees of turning ability
  • Four-zone climate control
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front and rear armrests
  • Rear neck heaters
  • Heated, ventilated, massaging and power-adjustable outboard rear seats
  • Rear seat memory settings
  • Rear entertainment system
  • Rear wireless charging pad
  • Rear control panel
  • Rear airbags

The S-Class is available with a number of packages and stand-alone options. These include:

  • Warmth and Comfort package (Luxury and AMG Line only)
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated front and rear armrests
    • Heated, ventilated and power-adjustable outboard rear seats
    • Rear seat memory settings
  • 3D Technology package
    • 3D instrument panel
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Night package (AMG Line only)
    • Black-painted exterior accents
  • Rear-wheel steering with 4.5 degrees of turning ability (AMG Line only)
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 30-speaker Burmester premium audio system
  • Wood and leather steering wheel
  • Upgraded premium leather upholstery
  • Wood, metal or piano black veneers

Which 2022 S-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

The turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine available in the S 500 is plenty good, but we really think it's worth stepping up to the S 580 for its turbocharged V8. It feels much more at home in a luxury car in this class. We also suggest going with the Luxury Line, though the Executive Line really enhances rear comfort with its power-adjustable rear seats.

Compare 2022 S-Class trims side-by-side

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
429 hp @ 5,500 rpm
496 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
384 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
v8
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/45R19
255/45R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 30 / 24 MPG
16 / 25 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
22.1 gal.
22.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
464 / 663 miles
354 / 553 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.9 ft.
41.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,740 lb.
4,775 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.0 in.
83.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.9 in.
76.9 in.
Height
59.2 in.
59.2 in.
Length
208.2 in.
208.2 in.
Wheelbase
126.6 in.
126.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.9 cu. ft.
12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.6 in.
59.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.8 in.
43.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$89,569
$95,978
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.19
$1.28
Depreciation
$33,536
$34,819
Financing
$10,429
$11,382
Taxes & Fees
$3,676
$3,992
Fuel
$13,803
$17,426
Insurance
$6,264
$6,264
Maintenance
$14,579
$14,813
Repairs
$7,282
$7,282
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Carmine Red/Black, premium leather
Silver Grey/Black, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Carmine Red/Black, premium leather
Silver Grey/Black, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black, premium leather
Exterior
Obsidian Black Metallic
Rubellite Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cashmere White Magno (matte)
Black
Nautical Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno (matte)
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Rubellite Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cashmere White Magno (matte)
Black
Nautical Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno (matte)
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic