Mercedes-Benz S-Class: W222 vs V223
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.
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.
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 565,256✓ | 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 | 3,498 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 306 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100km | 1.0 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | 0.9 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | 100 km✓ |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 510 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 78 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 14✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,371 | 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
- 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
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.