Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and model year. Long-term owners of the W222 generation (2014-2020) report high satisfaction with its comfort, luxury, and reliability, with one owner noting over 165,000
Best version
\nInsufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" version. Feedback indicates a preference for well-equipped examples, as many used S-Classes are noted to be "base spec/not really well equipped." For the W222 generation, mod
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | forward collision avoidance |
| 2022 | 46 | 0 | forward collision avoidance |
| 2021 | 66 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 | vehicle speed control |
| 2018 | 61 | 1 | engine |
| 2017 | 44 | 0 | unknown or other |
| 2016 | 87 | 0 | unknown or other |
| 2015 | 62 | 0 | seat belts |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 | unknown or other |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2020 · power train:driveline:universal jointcampaign 26V216000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The dr
2018 · power train:driveline:universal jointcampaign 26V216000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The dr
Specifications
Generation
Version
S 580 V8 (503 Hp) EQ Boost 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
From 2021-2026
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