W187

W187 1951 - 1955 Designer : Friedrich Geiger A representative post-war Mercedes-Benz saloon retaining traditional separate fenders while delivering refined performance from its inline-six engine. Friedrich Geiger's composed design also gave rise to a delivery van variant, combining elegance with practicality.

Delivery Van

W180

W180 1954 - 1959 Designer : Friedrich Geiger A landmark model symbolising Mercedes-Benz's modernisation, adopting an integrated "ponton" body without separate fenders. Friedrich Geiger's flowing silhouette represented the cutting edge of its era. The upmarket 220S featured twin carburettors for enhanced performance.

W128

1958 - 1960

Designer : Friedrich Geiger

The top-of-range 220SE variant of the W180, notable for being among the world's first production cars to adopt fuel injection on an inline-six engine, delivering superior performance and efficiency over carburetted rivals. A technically significant model despite its brief production run.

W111 / W112

W111 220, 220S, 220SE, 230S 1959 - 1968 W112 300SE 1961 - 1965 Designer : Paul Bracq , Friedrich Geiger Mid-to-upper-range saloons in the distinctive "fintail" style. The W111 covered the 220/220S/220SE/230S variants while the W112 handled the 300SE. Paul Bracq and Friedrich Geiger's refined design embodied the European luxury car ideal of the era. An estate (Universal) variant was also offered.

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Universal

W108 / W111

W108 / W109

W108 / W109 1965 - 1972 Designer : Bruno Sacco , Paul Bracq , Friedrich Geiger The upper-range successor to the W111/W112 fintail sedans, introduced in 1965. Mercedes-Benz designated the W108 and W109 as constituting a newly created "Upper Middle Class" range at launch. The removal of the tail fins was the most visible change, with Paul Bracq's more refined silhouette replacing the flamboyant styling of its predecessor. The W108 covered mainstream variants while the W109 added an extended wheelbase and self-levelling air suspension. The legendary 300SEL 6.3 transplanted the W100 Grosser's engine into the W108 body. As the direct predecessor of the W116 S-Class, the W108/W109 is the true forerunner of the modern S-Class lineage

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W116

W116 09/1972 - 09/1980 Designer : Gérard Cardiet , Bruno Sacco , Friedrich Geiger The first model to officially carry the "S-Class" designation. Offered V8-powered variants such as the 450SEL alongside improved fuel efficiency in the wake of the oil crisis. Set the benchmark for passive safety of its era and laid the philosophical foundations for Mercedes-Benz's safety legacy.

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W126

W126 09/1979 - 10/1991 Designer : Manfred Seeger (Exterior) , Herbert Linge (Interior) , Bruno Sacco A long-running model spanning 12 years, with aerodynamic optimisation and weight reduction achieving a Cd of 0.36. Bruno Sacco's sculptural body has a timeless beauty that leads many Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts to consider it the finest S-Class ever built. AMG variants were also available, with the 500SEL 6.0 regarded as the ultimate W126.

Facelift

1985

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W140

W140 07/1991 - 09/1998 Designer : Olivier Boulay , Peter Pfeiffer , Bruno Sacco Developed during the bubble economy era and loaded with technology and luxury to an extraordinary degree. Double-glazed windows, power-closing doors and numerous other innovations were firsts for the industry. The V12-powered 600SEL/S 600 sat at the very pinnacle. Criticism of its size and weight prompted a reset for the successor.

Facelift

1994

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Pullman - Limousine

W220

W220 1998 - 2005 Designer : Dieter Futschik (Exterior) , Christoph Holzwarth (Interior) , Peter Pfeiffer , Bruno Sacco Responded to criticism of the W140 with significant weight reduction and a more compact footprint. Active Body Control (ABC) air suspension dramatically improved ride quality. The AMG S 65 produced 604 ps from its V12 biturbo. Early electronic reliability issues were a concern, though driving dynamics were highly praised.

Facelift

2002

Dimensions

Pullman - Limousine

W221

W221 09/2005 - 06/2013 Designer : Michael Friess , Mark Fetherston , Holger Huttler , Gorden Wagener , Peter Pfeiffer Standardised PRE-SAFE across the range, significantly advancing the concept of preventive safety. Night View Assist and Distronic Plus represented the state of the art in driver assistance. The AMG S 65 produced 630 ps from its V12 biturbo. Gorden Wagener's contribution gave the exterior a more sculptural and assertive character than the W220.

Facelift

2009

Dimensions

S600 Pullman Guard 2008

W222 / V222

W222 06/2013 - 2020 Designer : Filip Nagi (Exterior) , Hans Peter Wunderlich (Interior) , Robert Lešnik , Gorden Wagener Built on the MRA platform with approximately 100 kg of weight reduction over its predecessor. Magic Body Control used a camera to read the road surface and proactively adjust the suspension — a genuine innovation. Interior quality and technology represented the industry's highest standard of the era. The AMG S 65 produced 630 ps from its V12 biturbo.

Dimensions Above V222 / Below W222

Facelift

04/2017 Straight 6 is back.

W223

W223 09/2020 - Designer : Balázs Filczer , Robert Lešnik (Exterior) , Gorden Wagener Current model on the MRA II platform with rear-wheel steering standard across the range, combining manoeuvrability with high-speed stability. Next-generation interfaces include haptic touch controls and an augmented reality HUD. The AMG S 63 produces 802 ps via a V8 PHEV powertrain, while the S 680 upholds the V12 legacy as its last bastion.

Facelift

01/2026

Dimensions

AMG S 63 E Performance 12/2022 -