Compare 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $119,900 | $111,900 | $84,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $111,507 | $103,450 | $78,055 |
| Destination | $925 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | Bucket | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 13 Burmester | 16 Harman/kardon | 12 |
| Amplifier | 590W | 600W | 205W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P245/45HR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P265/40YR19.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P245/50VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 275/40HR19 | 295/35YR19 | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 19" Machined AMG Aluminum | 19" Machined Forged Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.15 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 197.9 " | 193.0 " | 205.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.8 " | 74.8 " | 74.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.8 " | 54.1 " | 58.4 " |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 449 @ 5,250 Rpm | 560 @ 6,000 Rpm | 315 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 516 @ 1,800 Rpm | 500 @ 1,500 Rpm | 330 @ 1,300 Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | N/A | 349 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | N/A | 367 @ 367 Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | N/A | 55 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | N/A | 155 |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.1 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.7 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 101 Mph | 108 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,707 Lbs. | 4,250 Lbs. | 4,680 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,180 Lbs. | 5,730 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 930 Lbs. | 905 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 " | 112.2 " | 126.4 " |
| Front Track | 64.0 " | 64.2 " | 63.4 " |
| Rear Track | 64.5 " | 63.5 " | 65.0 " |
| Turning Radius | N/A | 19.2 '' | 21.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .32 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | N/A | 42.1 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | 44.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.0 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 35.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 60.6 " | 56.9 " | 59.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.1 " | 49.7 " | 57.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 12.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 12.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 87 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 20.7 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 20.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | Average | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.6 | $2.23 | $1.76 |
| Depreciation | $79,803 | $68,682 | $54,260 |
| Fees and Taxes | $7,425 | $8,179 | $5,261 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,766 | $10,195 | $6,600 |
| Insurance | $7,257 | $7,292 | $6,607 |
| Maintenance | $16,062 | $6,045 | $7,015 |
| Repairs | $1,847 | $3,082 | $1,872 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,160 | $1,051 | $766 |
| Total Cost | $130,111 | $111,717 | $87,798 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
