2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Rating8.8

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$92,900 - $139,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sleek and commanding road presence

Options can get too expensive

All-new model

Opulent and lavishly designed interiors

Immersive and comfortable ride quality

A wealth of standard features

Specs & Features

$92,900

price

449 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.7L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi A8, the Jaguar XJ, and the BMW 7 Series. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $92,900 with a single trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a standard 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 449 horsepower, and 516 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG.

Buying Advice

With its beefy price tag, the SL550 trim comes with a lot of high-end equipment. We recommend pairing it with the available Driver Assistance package for adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot assistance, and a collision mitigation system with automatic braking.

Trims

    S 550
    $92,900 onwards
    • Adaptive LED headlights
    • Auto dimming mirrors
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Rearview camera
    AMG S 63
    $139,500 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 577 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.22 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$92,900- $139,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.76

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$112,500

Gasoline

8.74

520 hp @ 6000 rpm

481 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

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$78,800- $135,900

Gasoline

8.15

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$75,100- $135,900

Gasoline

8.81

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.84

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.21

616 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$74,000- $141,200

Gasoline

8.45

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.24

305 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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Gasoline

7.64

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.25

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.25 sec13.4 sec174 mph
    2014 Audi S8

    Ranked #1

    3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    4.3 sec12.5 sec-
    4.6 sec13.3 sec176 mph
    4.8 sec12.8 sec188 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-

    2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21.1 gal.358.7/527.5 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/590.8 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/611.9 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.361/532 mi.
      2014 Audi A8

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.

      2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        206.5 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        230 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.5 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.4 in.120.7 in.
        207.4 in.76.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.122.9 in.

        2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          16.3 cu.ft.-16.3 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.80.1 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.-18 cu.ft.

          2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            72.2 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.76 ft.
            50.4 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.-
            72.2 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.76 ft.
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-

            2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1056 lbs.4729 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4126 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.3961 lbs.
              --4101 lbs.
              -970 lbs.5490 lbs.

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