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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
For 2014, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is fully redesigned as the all-new W222 sedan, with a new body and cabin. This is a new-generation model, not a carryover.
About the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
6th-generation S-Class sedan (W222), first U.S. model year.
Mercedes-Benz positions the 2014 S-Class as its flagship benchmark sedan: the car meant to introduce new comfort, safety, and technology before the rest of the market catches up. In Mercedes' language, it is the car other cars look up to. For most buyers, the S-Class is about quiet long-distance comfort, a richly trimmed cabin, strong effortless V8 power, and the sense that the brand's newest ideas in ride quality and driver-assistance tech appear here first.
The S 550 is the comfort-focused flagship, pairing a 449-hp twin-turbo V8 with air suspension, twin 12.3-inch dashboard screens, and Burmester audio; the S 550 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive. The S 63 AMG 4MATIC is the performance model, with a handcrafted 577-hp V8, AMG-tuned all-wheel drive, sportier suspension, and AMG-specific displays.
What changed, by category
Structural
The S-Class sedan moved to the new W222 generation with a completely redesigned body and cabin.
Powertrain
The S 550's 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8 increased from 429 to 449 horsepower. The renamed S 63 AMG 4MATIC gained standard all-wheel drive and 577 horsepower. The previous S 350 BlueTEC diesel, S 400 Hybrid, S 600, and S 65 AMG did not continue for 2014.
Styling
The redesigned sedan received a new exterior and standard all-LED lighting, including active full-LED headlamps.
Safety
New standard collision-warning and brake-assist technology arrived. Park assist moved from standard to optional equipment.
Tech
Twin 12.3-inch dashboard displays became a defining cabin feature. The Panorama roof moved from optional to standard, while ventilated front seats shifted from standard to optional.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Comfort | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Comfort | Auto 7-Spd AMG SPEEDSHIFT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 449 hp | 449 hp | 577 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 664 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.4 cu-ft | 16.4 cu-ft | 16.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Anti-Lock Brakes | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a redesigned model?
Yes. The 2014 S-Class is the first U.S. model year of the fully redesigned W222 sedan, with a new body, cabin, dashboard, lighting system, and collision technology.
What is the biggest interior change in the 2014 S-Class?
The biggest interior change is the new dashboard built around two 12.3-inch displays. The redesigned cabin also gained a standard Panorama roof and broader standard luxury equipment, although ventilated front seats became optional.
How did the 2014 S 63 AMG change?
The 2014 S 63 AMG moved to the W222 body, was renamed S 63 AMG 4MATIC, and gained standard AMG-tuned all-wheel drive. Its twin-turbo V8 produces 577 horsepower, and it received AMG-specific displays, drive modes, suspension tuning, and bodywork.
Which 2013 S-Class versions did not continue for 2014?
The S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC diesel, S 400 Hybrid, S 600, and S 65 AMG did not continue into the 2014 lineup. The S 63 AMG continued under the S 63 AMG 4MATIC name because all-wheel drive became standard.
What new safety feature did the 2014 S-Class receive?
The 2014 S-Class received standard collision-warning and brake-assist technology designed to warn the driver and help apply braking when a collision risk is detected. Park assist changed from standard to optional equipment.
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