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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

Since 2008 the S-Class has grown 3.1″ in length and gained 258 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 2008–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 208.3″ long, 76.8″ wide and 59.1″ tall on a 126.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,009 lb. At 17.4 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz S-Class generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2017: the new car was 6.7″ shorter and 253 lb heavier than the 2014–2016 one. The current car, sold since 2025, is 6.7″ longer than the 2020–2024 one.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz S-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2013205.1″73.6″57.9″124.8″4,751 lb
2014–2016206.7″74.8″59.1″124.4″4,564 lb
2017–2019200″74.8″57.5″118.1″4,817 lb
2020–2024201.6″74.8″58.7″119.7″4,795 lb
2025–2026208.3″76.8″59.1″126.4″4,784 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

S-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz S-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026208.3″76.8″126.4″5,009 lb3
2025208.3″76.8″126.4″5,009 lb3
2024202.4″75.6″120.5″4,857 lb7
2023202.4″75.6″120.1″4,733 lb7
2022201.2″75.6″118.9″4,727 lb6
2021201.2″75.6″118.9″4,727 lb6
2020202″74.8″119.7″4,762 lb9
2019201.6″74.8″118.9″4,786 lb11
2018201.6″74.8″118.9″4,773 lb11
2017202″74.8″119.7″4,802 lb14
2016203.5″74.8″120.9″4,780 lb10
2015203.5″74.8″121.3″4,656 lb8
2014205.5″74.8″122.8″4,548 lb3
2013204.3″73.6″124″4,716 lb7
2012204.3″73.6″124″4,716 lb7
2011204.3″73.6″124″4,773 lb6
2010204.3″73.6″124″4,773 lb6
2009203.9″73.6″123.6″4,799 lb5
2008203.9″73.6″123.6″4,799 lb5
ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

S-Class on the used market

ForCar visitors have decoded 217 S-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2015, 2024 and 2022.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz S-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–202411010%$57,55258,614 mi
2017–201912311%$35,94573,858 mi
2014–201620019%$24,67795,349 mi
2008–201327025%$11,097122,862 mi
Other years37435%$7,000123,435 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a S-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz S-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.4 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 419 cars within 10″ of its length, the S-Class has a longer wheelbase than 86%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz S-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 419 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76.8″76″+0.8″
Wheelbase126.4″119.7″+6.7″
Curb weight5,009 lb4,453 lb+556 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

S-Class against its rivals

Next to the Dodge Charger, Porsche Panamera and Genesis G90, the S-Class is the longest of the four.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz S-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (this car)2026208.3″76.8″5,009 lb
Dodge Charger2027206.7″79.9″5,840 lb
Porsche Panamera2026200.4″76.4″4,583 lb
Genesis G902026207.9″58.7″4,859 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 S-Class bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 S-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the S-Class or the Dodge Charger?

The 2027 Dodge Charger is 1.6″ shorter and 831 lb heavier than the 2026 S-Class.

How much does a used S-Class cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $11,097 for the 2008–2013 car to $57,552 for the 2020–2024 one, across 1,078 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 S-Class model years, 2008 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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