Mercedes-Benz S-Class X (W222) gallery / page 22

The tenth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) debuted in May 2013 in Hamburg. It made history as the first production automobile in the world to completely abandon incandescent light bulbs, utilizing nearly 500 LEDs for all interior and exterior illumination. Designed primarily around the long-wheelbase variant (V222), the range introduced the ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (X222), Pullman limousine, armored Guard, as well as the S-Class Coupe (C217) and Cabriolet (A217). A major chassis innovation was MAGIC BODY CONTROL suspension paired with Road Surface Scan stereo cameras.

Powertrains included V6, V8, and V12 gasoline engines alongside CDI diesels and plug-in hybrid variants (S 500 e / S 560 e). Mercedes-AMG offerings were led by the twin-turbo V8 S 63 4MATIC (612 hp) and the twin-turbo V12 S 65 (630 hp). A comprehensive 2017 facelift introduced MULTIBEAM LED headlights with ultra-range high beams, brand-new modular M256 inline-six gasoline (with 48V EQ Boost) and OM656 inline-six diesel engines, along with the standard 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.