Compare 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $141,450 | $193,500 | $94,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $131,549 | $0 | $86,980 |
| Destination | $925 | $2,725 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Voice Activated | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/chrome | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | 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 |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 10-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | 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 | Bench | Bucket | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | Sirius AM/FM/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 | N/A | Standard |
| 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 Brand | 8 Performance | 16 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 590W | Standard | Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | 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 | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | N/A | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Power Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | 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 (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Metal-look | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | 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 Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Power | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P275/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45VR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35YR20 | N/A | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 20" Machined AMG Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Aluminum | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Twin 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 | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Touring | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | 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 | Air | 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 | Air | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | Quickshift | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.47 | 3.52 | 3.46 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 206.5 " | 189.2 " | 205.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.8 " | 75.0 " | 74.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.8 " | 55.3 " | 58.3 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 577 @ 5,500 Rpm | 500 @ 6,000 Rpm | 445 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 664 @ 2,250 Rpm | 487 @ 1,700 Rpm | 480 @ 2,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.2 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds | 5.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.6 Seconds | 13.9 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 110 Mph | 97 Mph | 97 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.33/3.50 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,806 Lbs. | 5,060 Lbs. | 4,800 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 6,063 Lbs. | 5,940 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,890 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,195 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 950 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 " | 108.1 " | 126.4 " |
| Front Track | 63.9 " | 65.5 " | 63.4 " |
| Rear Track | 64.5 " | 65.2 " | 65.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 18.7 '' | 20.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .33 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 42.3 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 43.0 " | 30.2 " | 44.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 39.6 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 36.5 " | 38.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.7 " | N/A | 59.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | N/A | 57.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 17.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 17.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 24.0 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Poor | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $3.35 | N/A | $2.0 |
| Depreciation | $92,400 | N/A | $61,023 |
| Fees and Taxes | $8,706 | N/A | $5,862 |
| Fuel Cost | $9,279 | N/A | $8,766 |
| Insurance | $7,100 | N/A | $6,672 |
| Maintenance | $36,959 | N/A | $8,785 |
| Repairs | $2,151 | N/A | $1,825 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,616 | N/A | $873 |
| Total Cost | $167,400 | N/A | $99,882 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
