2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim levels explained
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$141,350
- 13 trims. $94,250 to $235,600.
- Base: S 450 RWD. Top: S AMG 65 Sedan RWD.
- 3 more trims without a price.
All 16 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 450 RWD | $94,250 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| S 450 4MATIC AWD | $97,250 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| S 560 RWD | $104,450 | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 463 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| S 560 4MATIC AWD | $107,450 | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 463 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| S 560e RWD | $109,750 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 469 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| S 560 4MATIC AWD | $130,150 | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 463 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 4 |
| S 560 Cabriolet RWD | $138,600 | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 463 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 4 |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD | $151,600 | $995 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Coupe AWD | $171,400 | $995 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 4 |
| Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan AWD | $173,000 | $995 | 4.0L | 463 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD | $183,500 | $995 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD | $202,550 | $995 | 6.0L | 621 hp | RWD | 7-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 5 |
| S AMG 65 Sedan RWD | $235,600 | $995 | 6.0L | 621 hp | RWD | 7-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 5 |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG AWD | Price N/A | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG Cabriolet 2D AWD | Price N/A | $995 | 4.0L 8cyl | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 65 AMG RWD | Price N/A | $995 | 6.0L 12cyl | 621 hp | RWD | 7-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
S 450 to S 560: +$10,200
S 450 RWD $94,250 to S 560 RWD $104,450.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 362 hp to 463 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
S 560 to S 560 Cabriolet: +$34,150
S 560 RWD $104,450 to S 560 Cabriolet RWD $138,600.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 20 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
- Cargo: 12.3 cu ft to 8.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
S 560 Cabriolet to S AMG 63 Sedan: +$13,000
S 560 Cabriolet RWD $138,600 to S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD $151,600.
- Power: 463 hp to 603 hp.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
- Cargo: 8.8 cu ft to 12.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
S AMG 63 Sedan to S AMG 63 Coupe: +$19,800
S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD $151,600 to S AMG 63 4MATIC Coupe AWD $171,400.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
No equipment data.
S AMG 63 Coupe to Maybach S 560 Sedan: +$1,600
S AMG 63 4MATIC Coupe AWD $171,400 to Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan AWD $173,000.
- Power: 603 hp to 463 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 19 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
No equipment data.
Maybach S 560 Sedan to S AMG 63 Cabriolet: +$10,500
Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan AWD $173,000 to S AMG 63 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD $183,500.
- Power: 463 hp to 603 hp.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
No equipment data.
S AMG 63 Cabriolet to Maybach S 650 Sedan: +$19,050
S AMG 63 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD $183,500 to Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD $202,550.
- Engine: 4.0L to 6.0L.
- Power: 603 hp to 621 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to RWD.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 16 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
No equipment data.
Maybach S 650 Sedan to S AMG 65 Sedan: +$33,050
Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD $202,550 to S AMG 65 Sedan RWD $235,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- 360 camera: optional from S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Heated rear seats: optional from S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: S 450 RWD, $94,250.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S 450 | S 560 | S 560e RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S |
No equipment data for 11 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 450 4MATIC AWD, $97,250.
- Plug-in hybrid: S 560e RWD, $109,750.
- The most hp: Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD, 621 hp, $202,550.
- The best mpg: S 560e RWD, 23 mpg, $109,750.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD, S AMG 63 4MATIC Coupe AWD, Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan AWD, S AMG 63 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD, Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD, S AMG 65 Sedan RWD.
- Dropped: S 63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan, AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe, Maybach S 560 4MATIC AWD, Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan, AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Cabriolet, Maybach S 650 RWD, Maybach S 650 Sedan, S 65 AMG RWD, AMG S 65 Sedan, AMG S 65 Coupe, AMG S 65 Cabriolet, Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 65 AMG Cabriolet 2D RWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$3,100.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 450 RWD | $91,250 | $94,250 | +$3,000 |
| S 450 4MATIC AWD | $94,250 | $97,250 | +$3,000 |
| S 560 RWD | $101,350 | $104,450 | +$3,100 |
| S 560 4MATIC AWD | $104,350 | $107,450 | +$3,100 |
| S 560e RWD | $106,400 | $109,750 | +$3,350 |
| S 560 Cabriolet RWD | $134,300 | $138,600 | +$4,300 |
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What this cannot tell you
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