Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a five-seat luxury sedan for buyers after a petrol plug-in hybrid flagship with rear-wheel drive. The V223 generation, launched in 2022, starts from RM738,888 in Malaysia. The listed S 580 e combines a 2,999 cc powertrain, 509 hp and an automatic transmission.

S-Class in 2026 — what's new

The W223 S-Class enters 2026 in facelifted form. The update brings the MBUX Superscreen, a flat-plane V8 and trick suspension, while teaser information also flags i-damping and Level 4 autonomy. The refreshed model has arrived in Malaysia for the brand’s 140th anniversary world tour, and registration of interest is open for an S 450 4MATIC, with an estimated RM950,000 price attached.

Variant (1)

RM738,888 · est. from RM7,545/mo

Previous model years (3)

Shopping the previous generation? S-Class W222 Facelift (2018–2022) →

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • High-tech Silver Metallic
  • Nautic Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Opalite White Bright Pearl
  • Selenite Grey Metallic

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Verdict

The listed S 580 e puts 509 hp and plug-in hybrid power into a rear-driven, five-seat luxury sedan, but its price sits above the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW 7 Series and BMW i7. It remains below the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. The 2026 facelift adds meaningful cabin-tech and chassis changes, so buyers who want the latest W223 should weigh the incoming S 450 4MATIC against the established S 580 e specification.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class sales in Malaysia

64 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #182 best-selling model this year. 6 were registered in Aug 2026, the latest month on record.

Sep 2025: 17 Oct 2025: 21 Nov 2025: 7 Dec 2025: 27 27 Jan 2026: 8 Feb 2026: 16 Mar 2026: 8 Apr 2026: 5 May 2026: 5 Jun 2026: 6 Jul 2026: 10 Aug 2026: 6 Sep 2025 Aug 2026 Full S-Class sales data, month by month →

Mercedes-Benz S-Class resale value

What a used S-Class holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old S-Class holds about 53% of its original value — weaker than the market average of 62%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2026 RM2,045,900 100%
2025 RM1,158,200 83%
2024 RM1,160,700 58%
2023 RM676,750 53%
2022 RM631,100 45%
2021 RM562,000 40%
2020 RM523,600 37%
2019 RM330,300 31%
2018 RM374,700 27%
2017 RM143,250 20%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQ

How much is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Malaysia?

The listed Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the S 580 e, priced at RM738,888.

What do you get in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The S 580 e gets a 2,999 cc, 509 hp petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain, rear-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and five seats.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a plug-in hybrid?

Yes. The listed Malaysian S 580 e uses a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain.

What is new on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The W223 facelift gains the MBUX Superscreen, flat-plane V8 and trick suspension. Malaysian registration of interest is open for an S 450 4MATIC.

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