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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a much broader lineup, led by the all-new S-Class Coupe. The sedan is not redesigned, but it gains the S 550 Plug-In Hybrid, V12-powered S 600, and S 65 AMG.
About the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
6th-generation S-Class era: W222 sedan, second model year; C217 coupe, first model year.
Mercedes positions the S-Class as its flagship luxury car and openly frames it as the benchmark the rest of the industry follows. Its core appeal is quiet, effortless comfort backed by advanced safety technology, a richly finished cabin, and strong but smooth powertrains. Buyers choose an S-Class less for flashy gimmicks and more because it delivers the full-size Mercedes experience: serene highway travel, prestige, and technology that often reaches other cars later.
The S 550 remains the core luxury sedan, pairing a 449-hp twin-turbo V8 with an air suspension and a leather-lined cabin. The lineup stretches from a plug-in hybrid that can cover short trips on electricity to the comfort-focused S 600 and 621-hp S 65 AMG, while the S 550 4MATIC and S 63 AMG families also include the new two-door coupe.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The S 550 Plug-In Hybrid joins the sedan lineup with a twin-turbo V6, an electric motor, short-distance electric driving, and plug-in charging. Two V12 sedans also arrive: the 523-hp S 600 and the 621-hp S 65 AMG.
Structural
The all-new two-door S-Class Coupe joins the range for 2015 in the S 550 4MATIC, S 63 AMG 4MATIC, and S 65 AMG families.
Safety
Automatic emergency braking changes from optional to standard across the lineup.
Tech
The COMAND touchscreen and navigation interface gains a revised touchpad-style controller across the lineup. On the S 550, remote start changes from standard to optional.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, TT. 4.7L | V12, TT, 6.0L | V12, TT, 6.0L | V8, TT, 4.7L / V8, TT, 5.5L | V8, TT, 5.5L | V6, TT, Hybrid, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd Adptv Spt | Auto, 7-Spd Adptv Spt Comfort | Auto, 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT+ | Auto, 7-Spd Adptv Spt Comfort | Auto, 7Spd SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Automatic, 7-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 449 hp | 523 hp | 621 hp | 449 hp | 577 hp | |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 612 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 664 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.7 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 10.4–15.2 cu-ft | 10.4–18.7 cu-ft | 10.4–18 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 43 in | 43 in | 43 in | 43 in | 43 in | 34.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4–5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| MPGe Combined | 58 | |||||
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| Inflatable Seat Belts | ||||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||||||
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| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
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| Bluetooth | ||||||
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| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||
| Massage Rear Seat | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Rear Seats | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class redesigned?
No, the 2015 S-Class sedan was not redesigned. It is the second year of the W222 sedan, while the C217 S-Class Coupe begins its first model year.
What is the biggest difference between the 2015 and 2014 S-Class?
The biggest difference is the expanded 2015 lineup. It adds the S-Class Coupe plus the S 550 Plug-In Hybrid, S 600, and S 65 AMG sedans.
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have a plug-in hybrid version?
Yes, the S 550 Plug-In Hybrid joins the S-Class for 2015. It combines a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor, supports plug-in charging, and can drive short distances on electricity alone.
Which 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models have a V12?
The 2015 S 600 and S 65 AMG use twin-turbo V12 engines. The S 600 emphasizes smooth flagship comfort with 523 hp, while the 621-hp S 65 AMG adds AMG performance hardware and styling.
What safety feature changed on the 2015 S-Class?
Automatic emergency braking became standard across the 2015 S-Class lineup after being optional for 2014.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
4.5
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
(278 reviews)
“I love my S550. The only complaint I have is that the gas tank is not large enough. We live several miles out in the country from the closest town, so when I go anywhere, I have to drive approx. 20 miles just to get there. I can go only about 4-5 days before having to stop for gas.”
“Not ideal to switch controls for speed and blinker between E and S class. Lane-keeping vibration and sensitivity was better in E. Only disappointment is steering assist. Why does it CONSTANTLY show red hands on straight roads? Do they not have straight roads in Germany like in the U.S.? The feature is not usable like that and needs to be turned off.”