Mercedes-Benz S300 BlueTec Hybrid/Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec/Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid/Mercedes-Benz S500/Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG/Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (W222/V222). 2013 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, F/A, 2143 cm³ diesel–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 2987 cm³ diesel, 3498 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (V6 DOHC), 4663, 5461 cm³ (V8 DOHC), 5980 cm³ (V12 OHC). Another technological tour de force from Mercedes-Benz, advancing the game even further than W221. Four-wheel air suspension; active suspension system scans the road ahead to optimize ride, with active damping. Active safety monitors for collisions from rear as well as front. Improved safety for rear passengers. All LEDs inside for lighting, more lavish interior. Bodyshell now 50 per cent aluminium. S500 called S550 in the US.

Manufacturing location: Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse | Predecessors: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221), Maybach 57, Maybach 62