Mercedes-Benz S-Class: W222 Facelift vs V223
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 asks RM738,888 against RM658,888 for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift, so the newer car is RM80,000 dearer. That money buys a much bigger 28.6 kWh battery, 100 km EV range, a longer 3,216 mm wheelbase, 14 airbags and a four-year warranty. The W222 Facelift is still marginally quicker at 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h, has the same 500 Nm and keeps a larger 410-litre boot. This is new-car breadth versus outgoing-generation practicality.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift if you want the lower outlay, the bigger 410-litre boot and the slightly quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 if you want the newer generation with 100 km EV range, 14 airbags and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift RM658,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 RM738,888
- Battery and EV range: W222 Facelift 13.5 kWh and 50 km; V223 28.6 kWh and 100 km
- Performance: W222 Facelift 367 hp, 500 Nm and 5.0 s; V223 362 hp, 500 Nm and 5.2 s
- Size: W222 Facelift 5,246 mm long with 3,165 mm wheelbase; V223 5,289 mm long with 3,216 mm wheelbase
- Boot and fuel tank: W222 Facelift 410 L and 70 L; V223 350 L and 67 L
- Safety and warranty: W222 Facelift 10 airbags and 2 years; V223 14 airbags and 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,888✓ | RM 738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,996 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 367 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.5 L/100km | 1.0 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | 13.5 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 50 km | 100 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km✓ | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,246 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 14✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,120✓ | RM 2,128 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
W222 Facelift
- RM80,000 lower entry price
- Slightly quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 410-litre boot
- Half the EV range at 50 km
- Smaller 13.5 kWh battery
- Shorter two-year warranty
V223
- 100 km EV range
- Larger 28.6 kWh battery
- 14 airbags and four-year warranty
- RM80,000 dearer
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Slightly slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
W222 Facelift vs V223 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 is the stronger new-car choice on range, battery size, airbags and warranty. The W222 Facelift still makes sense if price, boot space and marginally quicker acceleration matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 costs RM738,888, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift costs RM658,888. The gap is RM80,000.
Which one has the better electric driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 has the better EV range at 100 km from a 28.6 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift is rated at 50 km from a 13.5 kWh battery.