2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim levels explained
Base to top
$114,500
- 5 trims. $114,500 to $229,000.
- Base: S 500 4MATIC AWD. Top: Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | $114,500 | $1,150 | 3.0L 6cyl | 429 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | $122,550 | $1,150 | 3.0L 6cyl | 510 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | $124,000 | $1,150 | 4.0L 8cyl | 496 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD | $193,400 | $1,150 | 4.0L | 496 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD | $229,000 | $1,150 | 6.0L | 621 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 14 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
S 500 to S 580: +$9,500
S 500 4MATIC AWD $114,500 to S 580 4MATIC AWD $124,000.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 429 hp to 496 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 19 mpg.
- Cargo: 19.4 cu ft to 18.9 cu ft.
No added standard equipment listed.
S 580 to Maybach S 580: +$69,400
S 580 4MATIC AWD $124,000 to Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD $193,400.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
No equipment data.
Maybach S 580 to Maybach S 680: +$35,600
Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD $193,400 to Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD $229,000.
- Engine: 4.0L to 6.0L.
- Power: 496 hp to 621 hp.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 14 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $114,500.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S 500 4MATIC AWD | S 580 4MATIC AWD | S 580e 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD, Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Plug-in hybrid: S 580e 4MATIC AWD, $122,550.
- The most hp: Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD, 621 hp, $229,000.
- The best mpg: S 500 4MATIC AWD, 23 mpg, $114,500.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: S 580e 4MATIC AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$4,850.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | $111,100 | $114,500 | +$3,400 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | $117,700 | $124,000 | +$6,300 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD | $184,900 | $193,400 | +$8,500 |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD | $229,000 | $229,000 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
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