“That the gas engine, when running, does not recharge the 48v hybrid battery. Very disappointing.”
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a light update led by a standard smartphone digital vehicle key. A new front-center airbag also joins the lineup, while the engines, trims, styling, and core hardware carry over.
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
7th generation (W223/V223, 2021-2026 pre-refresh), fifth model year.
Mercedes positions the S-Class as its benchmark luxury sedan: the car meant to set the standard for comfort, technology, and prestige. The U.S. site leans on themes like massaging seats, Burmester audio, all-wheel drive, and hybridized powertrains, but the deeper draw is how the S-Class blends a quiet ride, a high-end cabin, and advanced driver-assistance features into one flagship package. Shoppers choose it because it feels special in everyday use, not just because of badge or horsepower.
The S 500 remains the core luxury-focused model, pairing a 442-hp six-cylinder engine with AWD, air suspension, massaging front seats, and a 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen. The S 580 adds a 496-hp V8 for stronger, more relaxed performance. The S 580e is the efficiency-focused plug-in hybrid, with 503 hp and up to 47 miles of electric driving range.
What changed, by category
Tech
A smartphone digital vehicle key becomes standard across the lineup. On the S 500, the heated steering wheel changes from standard equipment in 2024 to optional equipment for 2025.
Safety
A front-center airbag is added for 2025.
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, MHEV, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 442 hp | 496 hp | 510 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 694 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.9 cu-ft | 12.9 cu-ft | 12.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 43.8 in | 43.8 in | 43.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 48 | ||
| MPGe Combined | 63 | ||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| 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
What changed on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 S-Class adds a standard smartphone digital vehicle key and a front-center airbag. The S 500’s heated steering wheel also changes from standard to optional equipment, while the core engines, trims, styling, and hardware remain the same.
Is the smartphone digital key standard on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Yes. Smartphone digital vehicle key capability is standard across the 2025 S-Class lineup.
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class redesigned?
No. The 2025 S-Class is a light update within the existing generation, not a redesign. Its overall styling and core hardware carry over.
Did the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class engines or trims change?
No. The lineup continues with the six-cylinder S 500, V8-powered S 580, and plug-in-hybrid S 580e, all with AWD.
Is a heated steering wheel standard on the 2025 S 500?
No. The heated steering wheel is optional on the 2025 S 500; it was standard on the 2024 model.
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
4.3
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
(22 reviews)
“Beautiful car, luxurious interior, good pickup; has many features that are not intuitive, were never explained, are not well explained in the manual, and therefore not useful to me”
“It is very comfortable and easy to drive, has all the safety features you could want and has great power”