“The GPS is missing major roads. Better to use Google Maps or Waze. Don't pay a premium for the heads-up display feature that relies on the in-car navigation system. You'll be disappointed.”
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a narrower trim lineup: the S 560 and S 560 4MATIC were dropped. Otherwise, this is a quiet follow-up to the 2021 redesign, with the S 500 and S 580 carrying over without a major engineering or equipment overhaul.
About the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Seventh-generation W223 S-Class sedan, second U.S. model year after the 2021 redesign.
Mercedes-Benz positions the S-Class as its flagship luxury sedan and technology showcase: a full-size four-door built to make long trips quiet, comfortable, and easy whether you are driving or being driven. Its core appeal is the mix of smooth power, a hushed ride, generous rear-seat space, advanced driver aids, and a dramatic screen-heavy cabin. Against rivals, the S-Class leans hardest into serene comfort, rich materials, and new in-car tech rather than overt sportiness.
The S 500 4MATIC is the six-cylinder foundation of the range, but it still has the full flagship treatment, including massaging front seats, a 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen, augmented-reality navigation, and a broad driver-assistance suite. The S 580 4MATIC adds a twin-turbo V8 for a more effortless big-engine feel while retaining the same focus on comfort, cabin technology, and standard AWD.
What changed, by category
Powertrain and lineup
The S 560 and S 560 4MATIC trims were dropped. The remaining S 500 4MATIC kept its turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, while the S 580 4MATIC kept its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8; both continued with a 9-speed automatic and AWD.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 496 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.9 cu-ft | 12.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 43.8 in | 43.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Head-Up Display | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Massage Rear Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class redesigned?
No. The 2022 S-Class was the second model year of the W223 generation introduced for 2021, so it carried over without another redesign.
What changed between the 2021 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The main change was the departure of the S 560 and S 560 4MATIC trims. The remaining S 500 4MATIC and S 580 4MATIC continued without a major powertrain, styling, safety, technology, or structural update.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class trims remained for 2022?
The 2022 gas-powered S-Class lineup consisted of the S 500 4MATIC and S 580 4MATIC. The S 500 used a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, while the S 580 used a twin-turbo V8.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Both remaining 2022 trims were 4MATIC models, Mercedes-Benz’s name for all-wheel drive.
Is the 2022 S-Class a major upgrade over the 2021 model?
No. The 2022 model is largely a carryover from the redesigned 2021 S-Class, aside from the narrower trim lineup. Its core engines, large OLED touchscreen, comfort features, and driver-assistance technology remained substantially the same.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
4.2
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
(596 reviews)
“well built and beautiful vehicle, but requires time to get to learn the many features. I feel that after 3 months of ownership I have just scratched the surface with lots more to learn!!”
“I wish I had my 2020 S550 back. The entry of the car is difficult because they changed the door opening to accommodate the dash which is trying to look like a Tesla. The car has gone too far in "style over function" I actually hate it. Tesla should be trying to become Mercedes; Mercedes should not try and become Tesla.”