2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Sixth generation · W222 2014–2020
A technology landmark: Magic Body Control's road-scanning suspension and an all-LCD cabin. Reintegrated the two-door as the S-Class Coupé (C217) and added the first S-Class Cabriolet (A217); the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revived the Maybach name in 2015. US model years 2014–2020.
Photo: “Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC (W 222) – Frontansicht, 3. März 2014, Düsseldorf” by M 93 / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 de . Cropped to 16:9.
The 2014 model year
Overview
The W222 (US sales from 2014) was a major technology statement, with Magic Body Control suspension that scanned the road ahead, an all-digital twin-screen cabin, and an expanded range that reintegrated the two-door as the S-Class Coupé (C217) and added the first-ever S-Class Cabriolet (A217). In 2015 the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revived the Maybach name as an ultra-luxury sub-brand.
Specifications
- Body styles
- Sedan, Coupe (C217), Cabriolet (A217)
- Production
- 373,637
Year over year
What changed
- Magic Body Control road-scanning suspension and an all-LCD cabin.
- Reintegrated the coupe (C217) and added the first S-Class cabriolet (A217); Maybach S-Class revived for 2015.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- A modern, technology-dense flagship; the air suspension and electronics are the main long-term considerations.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (from 2015) revived the Maybach name.
- The A217 Cabriolet was the first open-top S-Class since the W111 era — a one-generation model.
Famous variants this year
Sources
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