Luxury
12 generations
1972 → present
Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Technical Specifications & 12 Generations
2021 - Current days
7 generation
2017 - 2021
6 generation, restyling
2013 - 2018
6 generation
2009 - 2013
5 generation, restyling
2005 - 2009
5 generation
2002 - 2006
4 generation, restyling
1998 - 2005
4 generation
1994 - 1999
3 generation, restyling
1991 - 2000
3 generation
1985 - 1991
2 generation, restyling
1979 - 1985
2 generation
1972 - 1980
1 generation
First year1972
Generations12
Current chassisV223
Body types5Sedan Long · Sedan · Coupe · Cabrio · Limousine
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Current7 generation 2021 — Current days
Sedan LongSedan
Variants2
6 generation, restyling 2017 — 2021SedanSedan LongCoupeCabrio
Variants4
6 generation 2013 — 2018Sedan LongCoupeCabrioSedan
Variants4
5 generation, restyling 2009 — 2013SedanLimousineSedan Long
Variants3
5 generation 2005 — 2009LimousineSedan LongSedan
Variants3
4 generation, restyling 2002 — 2006Sedan LongSedan
Variants2
4 generation 1998 — 2005Sedan LongSedanLimousine
Variants3
3 generation, restyling 1994 — 1999SedanLimousineSedan Long
Variants3
3 generation 1991 — 2000Sedan LongCoupeSedan
Variants3
2 generation, restyling 1985 — 1991CoupeSedan
Variants2
2 generation 1979 — 1985CoupeSedan
Variants2
1 generation 1972 — 1980Sedan
Variants1
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Full powertrain matrix (V223, 2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
W1161 gen.1972 — 19801 variants
C1262 gen.1979 — 19852 variants
C1262 gen. rest.1985 — 19912 variants
V1403 gen.1991 — 20003 variants
W1403 gen. rest.1994 — 19993 variants
V2204 gen.1998 — 20053 variants
V2204 gen. rest.2002 — 20062 variants
VV2215 gen.2005 — 20093 variants
W2215 gen. rest.2009 — 20133 variants
V2226 gen.2013 — 20184 variants
V2226 gen. rest.2017 — 20214 variants
V2237 gen.2021 — Current days2 variants
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