Review and specifications
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The S-Class has always been the epitome of an ultra luxury sedan. This redesigned flagship sedan continues to deliver a very comfortable ride but the low profile tires mar it. The cabin is super hushed, fit and finish is impeccable, and thrust is effortless. The standard engine is a 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder, and the uplevel choice is a 4.0-liter V8, both turbocharged. Each is teamed with a nine-speed automatic transmission and supplemented with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The car's rear-wheel steering turns the wheels in the direction of travel to aid handling and in the opposite direction to aid maneuverability. That in turn makes the S-Class quite agile in the corners, belying its size. The new infotainment system is complicated to use. The slick head-up display features augmented reality. Safety innovations include the ability to raise the ride height to better protect passengers during a side impact.
- Market value
- $73,425
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $73,425
- Retail value range
- $69,400 - $81,825
- Original MSRP range
- $114,500 - $229,000
- Trade-in range
- $63,040 - $74,205
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 208 in
- Width
- 77 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 127 in
- Weight
- 4,775 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mercedes-Benz
Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.
Vehicle ID: 25585 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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