Mercedes-Benz S350d/Mercedes-Benz S400d/Mercedes-Benz S450/Mercedes-Maybach S480/Mercedes-Benz S500/Mercedes-Benz S580/Mercedes-Maybach S580/Mercedes-Maybach S680 (W223/V223/Z223). 2020 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon, 4-door extra-LWB saloon. F/R, F/A, 2925 cm³ diesel, 2999 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid, 28·6 kWh–2999 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I6 DOHC), 3982 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (V8 DOHC), 5980 cm³ (V12 DOHC). S-Klasse goes on new MRA II platform, an evolution of previous one, but allowing for a larger battery for plug-in hybrids and a rear-steering axle. Longer, wider and taller. Big grille up front, more triangular taillights. Pop-out door handles for a cleaner look, allowing C_d to drop to 0,22. Technology most obvious inside, with large central OLED touchscreen for infotainment, with more processing power and voice control. In front of the driver, a three-dimensional instrument panel and augmented-reality head-up display are optional. Lane-keeping and steering assistance among features. Air suspension gave cossetting ride, but the car could also be grippy and responsive for the driver.

Manufacturing locations: Sindelfingen, Germany; Pune, Maharashtra, India

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W222)