Verdict
The W222 is the old-school S-Class buy: RM565,256, a 3.5-litre hybrid, 306 hp and a useful 510-litre boot. The V223 is far more expensive at RM738,888, but the RM173,632 gap buys a larger-battery hybrid set-up with 362 hp, 500 Nm, 5.2-second 0-100 km/h pace, 100 km EV range and a four-year warranty. It is also cleaner on paper at 22 g/km CO2. But the bigger battery cuts boot space to 350 litres, so airport luggage users should think twice.
W222
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 if you want the lower outlay, the bigger 510-litre boot and can live with 306 hp and no EV range.
V223
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 if you want the stronger, quicker and more electric-capable S-Class, with 362 hp, 500 Nm and 100 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 RM565,256; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 RM738,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 306 hp and 370 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 362 hp and 500 Nm
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 0-100 km/h in 6.8 s; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 in 5.2 s
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 0.9 kWh and 0 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 28.6 kWh and 100 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 510 L; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 350 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 2 years and RM4,371/year; Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 4 years and RM2,128/year
W222
- Much larger 510-litre boot
- Lower purchase price
- Same 250 km/h top speed as the V223
- Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- No EV range
- Higher RM4,371 yearly road tax
V223
- Stronger 362 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- 100 km EV range from a 28.6 kWh battery
- Four-year warranty and 14 airbags
- Costs RM173,632 more
- Boot space drops to 350 litres
- Smaller 67-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM565,256✓ | RM738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,371 | RM2,128✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and electric motor assist | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,498 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 306 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 27 hp | 147 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 100 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-TRONIC | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.3 L/100 km | 1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 147 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 |
| Weight | 1,945 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 78 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage and Memory Functions, Powered Ottoman Base for Left Seat, Heated and Ventilated, Wireless COMAND Remote | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3" COMAND Online NGT 5 with SPLITVIEW, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 10-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steer Assist and Stop and Go Pilot | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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W222 vs V223 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 is better on performance, EV range, CO2, airbags and warranty. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 still makes sense if boot space and purchase price matter more than the newer hybrid hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 costs RM173,632 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222. That extra money mainly buys more power, a much larger battery, 100 km EV range, a longer warranty and more airbags.
Which one is more practical for luggage?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is better for luggage, with 510 litres of boot space versus 350 litres in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223. The V223’s 28.6 kWh battery brings EV range, but it takes a clear hit in boot capacity.