2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

Name: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Price Range: $68,590 - $85,944

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan Exterior

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan Exterior

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When it comes to comfort and refinement on four wheels, it really doesn't get much better than the redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The previous model was already one of the best cars on the road, and the new one improves upon it in just about every way. The interior is more premium and better appointed than before, and there's improved in-car tech and driver aids, as well as improvements to the ride and handling. It's more expensive than its rivals, but it offers just a little bit more polish than those cars too.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

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What's new

E-Active Body Control adaptive suspension now available
Additional paint and trim options
Part of the seventh S-Class generation introduced for 2021

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.17 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$208/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2.5/5Average

#35 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from 2008-2022.}

$871/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

2.06x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

17.4%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

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3.9

7 reviews

5(57%)

4(14%)

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Mechanically good; too much tech = LEMON

Aaron, 11/23/2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

THe car drives like a dream. However, every function is controlled by a touch screen - which means there are NO tactile buttons/knobs. So you MUST constantly take your eyes off the road. All the computer controlled functions are very unreliable. The pop-out door handles are inconsistent & unreliable. The dashcam just doesn't work at all. Same with the air freshener - it doesn't work, …

AMAZING NEW DESIGN AND TECH UPGRADE

William Beal, 01/16/2022

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

The new S580 is without a doubt one the finest sedans in the world. The technology is awesome and the handling is beyond anything I ever imagined. I've had more compliments on this car than any other car I have ever owned and I have owned a lot of cars.

Pure Luxury in the S580

Adam , 09/09/2022

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

Love everything about this car from bumper to bumper.

S500 with multiple issues in the first two years

B K , 03/23/2025

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

2022 S500 with multiple visits to the dealer for issues in the first two years. Battery failure due to some issue inside the car, technology failure, camera not working, all the systems were shutting down for many months before they could figure out what it was. They replaced the front camera and the battery and it seems to be working OK for now. The car is amazing to drive and love …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Edmunds Top Rated Luxury Sedan | Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2022

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury sedan and our winner of the Edmunds Top Rated Luxury Sedan award for 2022. The S-Class has long been the go-to for luxury-sedan shoppers, and with a redesign last year that improved in just about every area, the 2022 S-Class once again stands above the rest. Luxury doesn't come cheap, however, and the 2022 Mercedes S-Class carries a…

2022 S-Class Highlights

Trim:

S 500 4MATIC

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$111,100
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$208/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the S-Class models:

Pre-Safe Impulse Side: If an imminent side impact is detected, the outboard side bolsters inflate in a fraction of a second to protect the occupant's body.
Evasive Steering Assist: Warns if an obstacle is in the path of the vehicle and automatically steers around it if there's adequate space.
Active Blind Spot Assist: Warns if a vehicle is in your blind spot and will attempt to prevent you from steering into that lane.

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