2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$41,600 | MSRP$111,100 |
Listings592 | Listings470 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews Summary | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $111,100; the S580 starts at $117,700. The EPA estimates the S500 can achieve fuel economy of up to 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway/24 mpg combined, while the S580 is rated at 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway/19 mpg combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3472 lbs | Curb Weight4740 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height59.2 in |
Length184.5 in | Length208.2 in |
Width79.5 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload1158 lbs | Maximum Payload1387 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $41,600 | $111,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $111,100; the S580 starts at $117,700. The EPA estimates the S500 can achieve fuel economy of up to 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway/24 mpg combined, while the S580 is rated at 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway/19 mpg combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3472 lbs | 4740 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 208.2 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1158 lbs | 1387 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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