2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Rating8.2

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Fullsize Sedan
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$91,250 - $134,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Super-silent and opulent cabin

Rivals are more engaging to drive

Extended voice command controls

Lots of customization options

Options are expensive

No major changes for 2019

Exceptional ride quality

Specs & Features

$94,250

price

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $91,250. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A8 L, the BMW 7 Series, and the Porsche Panamera Executive Sedan. Between 2 trims, the S-Class Sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 capable of making 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 463 horsepower-making 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The S-Class Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.2 seconds with the V8. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 22 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the S-Class Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan enters 2019 with minor changes. There are two trims on offer and we recommend the higher-end S 560 trim. It comes with the stronger and silky-smooth V8 powertrain under its hood and a more premium cabin with seats covered in Nappa leather.

Trims

    450
    $91,250 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 362 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    S 560
    $101,350 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 9AM
    • Horsepower: 463 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.01 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$91,250- $134,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.15

Horsepower

463 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

6.8

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

5

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$17,995- $26,120

Gasoline

7.19

153 hp @ 5600 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.54

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.77

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.53

601 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1550 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.45

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.3

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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Gasoline

7.6

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$22,840- $40,015

Gasoline

6.67

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

174 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec11.7 sec155 mph
    3.6 sec--
    4.6 sec--
    4.7 sec--
    4.7 sec13.0 sec-
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-

    2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/590.8 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg13.7 gal.383.6/520.6 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/440.8 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.2 gal.468/663 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg28 mpg16.1 gal.386.4/531.3 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg16.5 gal.346.5/528 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.9 in.74.8 in.58.9 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        227.2 in.79.4 in.64.8 in.6 in.139.8 in.

        2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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        224.3 in.80.5 in.74 in.8 in.130 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        214.8 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5.2 in.132.5 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.
          17.6 cu.ft.-47.6 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            62.9 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            72.2 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76 ft.
            19 cu.ft.19 cu.ft.19 cu.ft.-
            68.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.-
            -12.3 cu.ft.--
            68.3 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA

            2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --4553 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1522 lbs.5311 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1180 lbs.4513 lbs.Jeep USA
              1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3410 lbs.
              --4224 lbs.

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