2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim levels explained
Base to top
$124,850
- 7 trims. $119,550 to $244,400.
- Base: S 500 4MATIC AWD. Top: Maybach S 680 4MATIC.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | $119,550 | $1,050 to $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 442 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | $130,400 | $1,050 to $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 502 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | $130,700 | $1,050 to $1,350 | 4.0L 8cyl | 496 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan | $189,800 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 791 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 15 mpg | 5 |
| AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC | $189,800 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 15 mpg | 5 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC | $207,150 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 496 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC | $244,400 | $1,050 | 6.0L | 621 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 15 mpg | 5 |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | Price N/A | $1,050 | 4.0L 8cyl | 791 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 15 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
S 500 to S 580: +$11,150
S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550 to S 580 4MATIC AWD $130,700.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 442 hp to 496 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel.
S 580 to AMG S 63 E Sedan: +$59,100
S 580 4MATIC AWD $130,700 to AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan $189,800.
- Power: 496 hp to 791 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 15 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG S 63 E Performance to Maybach S 580: +$17,350
AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC $189,800 to Maybach S 580 4MATIC $207,150.
- MPG: 15 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Maybach S 580 to Maybach S 680: +$37,250
Maybach S 580 4MATIC $207,150 to Maybach S 680 4MATIC $244,400.
- Engine: 4.0L to 6.0L.
- Power: 496 hp to 621 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 15 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S 580e 4MATIC AWD, $130,400. Optional from S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: S 500 4MATIC AWD, $119,550.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
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 | S | S |
| 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 | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S |
No equipment data: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan, AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Plug-in hybrid: S 580e 4MATIC AWD, $130,400.
- The most hp: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan, 791 hp, $189,800.
- The best mpg: S 500 4MATIC AWD, 23 mpg, $119,550.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$3,600.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | $117,750 | $119,550 | +$1,800 |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | $128,200 | $130,400 | +$2,200 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | $128,600 | $130,700 | +$2,100 |
| AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan | $186,200 | $189,800 | +$3,600 |
| AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC | $186,200 | $189,800 | +$3,600 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC | $203,500 | $207,150 | +$3,650 |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC | $240,500 | $244,400 | +$3,900 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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