Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The **Mercedes-Benz S-Class** is a series of full-size luxury cars and coupes produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1972. It has been known for incorporating various advanced technologies and safety features and serves as the flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

## First generation (W116;1972)

The W116 series was produced from 1972 to 1980 and is the first official S-Class model. It introduced features such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) and many safety features compared to its predecessors.

## Second Generation (W126/C126;1979)

The W126, produced from 1979 to 1992, included things such as airbags, many engine options and electronic systems. It was recognized for its reliability and durability and is often regarded as a benchmark in luxury automotive engineering.

## Third Generation (W140; 1991)

The W140, manufactured from 1991 to 1998, introduced dual airbags, traction control, and the electronic stability program (ESP). It was also the first S-Class to feature automatic climate control and a more extensive range of engine options.

## Fourth generation (W220; 1998)

Produced from 1998 to 2005, the W220 series had a more modern design. It featured new features such as air suspension for and stability control. This generation also introduced new V8 and V12 engine options.

## Fifth Generation(W221;2005)

The W221, made from 2005 to 2013, was known for its updated interior design, new technological features, and fuel efficiency. It included options like lane-keeping assist and night vision systems.

## Sixth generation (W222/C217/A217; 2013)

The W222 series, produced from 2013 to 2020 had advanced technology. It offered features such as adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, and a wider range of powertrain options, including hybrid engines.

## Seventh Generation (W223;2020)

The W223 series, launched in 2020, is the current gen of the S-Class line. It includes modern driver assistance systems such as active lane-keeping, automatic parking, and a new MBUX infotainment system. The generation also offers hybrid options.

## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Mercedes-Benz W223 IMG 6663.jpg
- **name**: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- **production**: 1954–present (S-Class nomenclature adopted since 1972)
- **class**: Full-size luxury car (F-segment)
- **body style**: 4-door Sedan (car), sedan
2-door coupé (1992–2021)
- **related**: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
- **predecessor**: Mercedes-Benz W187


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (V 116) sedan (2015-07-09) 01.jpg
- **caption**: Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (W116)
- **name**: First generation
- **aka**: 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 350SE, 350SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 300SD
- **production**: 1972–1980
- **engine**: 2.8 L _m110_ straight-six engine, I6
3.5 L _M116_ V8 engine, V8
4.5 L _m117_ V8
6.8 L _M100_ V8
3.0 L _OM617_ straight-five engine, I5 turbodiesel
- **transmission**: 3-speed Automatic transmission, automatic
 4-speed automatic
 5-speed Manual transmission, manual
 4-speed Manual transmission, manual
- **layout**: FR layout
- **model code**: W116


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: 1987-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (V 126) sedan (2010-04-03) 02.jpg
- **name**: Second generation
- **aka**: 260/280/300/380SE/SEL, 420/500/560SE/SEL/SEC, 300/350SD/SDL
- **production**: December 1979 – April 1992
- **layout**: FR layout
- **engine**: 2.6 L straight-six engine, I6
 2.8 L I6
3.0 L I6
3.8 L V8 engine, V8
4.2 L V8
5.0 L V8
5.6 L V8
3.0 L 5-cylinder turbodiesel
3.0 L 6-cylinder turbodiesel
3.5 L 6-cylinder turbodiesel
- **transmission**: 4-speed Automatic transmission, automatic
5-speed Manual transmission, manual
model_code = W126 (Sedan)
C126 (Coupé)


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140.jpg
- **name**: Third generation
- **aka**: 300SE/SEL, 400/500/600SEL, 500/600SEC, 300SDL, 350SDL (1991–1993)
 S280/300/320/320L/420/420L/
500/500L/600/600L (1993–1998)
- **production**: April 1991 – August 1998
- **layout**: FR layout
- **engine**: 2.8 L  straight-six engine, I6
3.2 L  I6
4.2 L  V8 engine, V8
5.0 L  V8
6.0 L  V12 engine, V12 Mercedes-Benz M120 engine, M120 (1991–1993)
6.0 L  V12 M120 (1993–1998)
3.0 L Turbodiesel  I6
3.5 L Turbodiesel  I6
- **transmission**: 4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
model_code = W140 (Sedan)
C140 (Coupé)


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Mercedes-Benz S430 W220.jpg
- **name**: Fourth generation
- **aka**: S280, S320, S320 CDI, S400 CDI, S350, S430, S500, S600, S55, S63, S65
- **production**: August 1998 – July 2005
- **engine**: 2.8 L  V6
3.2 L  V6
3.2 L  I6 diesel
3.7 L  V6
4.0 L  V8 diesel
4.0 L  V8 diesel
4.3 L  V8
5.0 L  V8
5.4 L  V8
5.8 L  V12
5.5 L  V12
6.3 L  V12
6.0 L  V12
- **transmission**: 5-speed automatic and 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic)
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive model_code = W220


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC (W 221, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 2. April 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg
- **name**: Fifth generation
- **aka**: S250 CDI, S300, S350 (BlueEFFICIENCY, BlueTEC), S400 HYBRID, S450, S550(500), S600, S320/S420 CDI, S63, S65
- **production**: August 2005 – June 2013
- **model years**: 2006–2013 (Worldwide)
2007–2013 (North America)
- **designer**: Gorden Wagener (2001)
- **wheelbase**: SWB:
LWB:
- **engine**: 2.1 L diesel  I4 engine, I4

3.0 L diesel  V6 engine, V6

3.5 L  V6 engine, V6

3.5 L hybrid  V6 engine, V6

4.0 L diesel  V8 engine, V8

4.7 L  V8 engine, V8

4.7 L  V8 engine, V8

5.5 L  V8 engine, V8

5.5 L  V12 engine, V12

5.5 L AMG  V8 engine, V8

6.0 L AMG  V12 engine, V12
6.2 L AMG  V8 engine, V8
- **transmission**: 7-speed (5-speed on S65 & S600) automatic transmission, automatic
- **related**: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
model_code = W221


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC (W 222) sedan (2016-01-04) 01.jpg
- **name**: Sixth generation
- **production**: June 2013–September 2020 (W222)
November 2014–August 2020 (C217/A217)
- **model years**: 2014–2020 (W222)
2015–2021 (C217/A217)
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
- **transmission**: 7-speed 7G-Tronic / 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, automatic
- **wheelbase**: SWB:
LWB:
- **length**: SWB:
LWB:
- **height**: model_code = W222 (Sedan)
C217 (Coupé)
A217 (Cabriolet)


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Mercedes-Benz W223 IMG 3951.jpg
- **name**: Seventh generation
- **production**: 2020–present
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
- **transmission**: 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, automatic
- **wheelbase**: SWB:
LWB:
- **length**: SWB:
LWB:
- **height**: model_code = W223