S 450 4MATIC
$264,200 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L turbo petrol
- Drive
- AWD
Range entry. Inline-six MHEV, 4MATIC AWD, the value door into the W223.
Mercedes-Benz
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Full-size luxury sedan
On sale nowPetrol
From $264,200 plus on-road costs
The W223 S-Class is the seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz flagship sedan.
From$264,200+ORC
Engine3.0L turbo petrol
Seats5
Boot550 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the S-Class yet. On paper, the S 580 is the sweet spot for owner-drivers, the Maybach S 680 is a different car aimed at a different buyer, and the S 450 makes sense only if you absolutely cannot stretch to the V8.
Why consider it
- Still the benchmark luxury sedan for ride quality and rear-seat space.
- MBUX with 3D cluster and AR head-up nav leads the segment for tech.
- S 580 and Maybach get rear axle steering with up to 10 degrees of angle, plus the Maybach S 680 is the last new V12 Mercedes will ever sell in Australia.
What to know
- EQS sedan exists alongside and splits buyer attention.
- S 450 base lacks the rear lounge specification many buyers want.
- Touch-only steering wheel controls are over-engineered and fiddly, and Maybach pricing past half a million plus on-roads is well into Rolls-Royce range.
Who it suits
Chauffeur-driven executives wanting the Maybach rear lounge package, owner-drivers chasing the S 580 V8 MHEV sweet spot, tech buyers who want the segment-leading MBUX with 3D cluster and AR head-up nav, and V12 collectors who want the last new Maybach V12.
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.3.0L turbo petrol
Powertrain
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Capped service pricing for 5 years
Servicing
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 450 4MATIC | $264,200 +ORC | 3.0L turbo petrol | AWD | Range entry. Inline-six MHEV, 4MATIC AWD, the value door into the W223. |
| S 580 4MATIC L | $353,900 +ORC | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | AWD |
S 580 4MATIC L
$353,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Drive
- AWD
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
550 L
Boot space
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2021
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a sharper-driving rival (BMW 7 Series), a cheaper undercut with quattro AWD (Audi A8), an EV alternative (Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan), or genuine luxury bespoke at the Maybach price (Bentley Flying Spur or Rolls-Royce Ghost).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Australia?
Pricing opens at $264,200 plus on-roads for the S 450 4MATIC and tops out at $353,900 plus on-roads for the S 580 4MATIC L, across 2 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Does the S-Class come with all-wheel drive?
Yes. All Australian variants use 4MATIC all-wheel drive paired with the 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic.
Is the Maybach S 680 the last V12 Mercedes?
Yes. The Maybach S 680 retains the 6.0L twin-turbo V12 making 450 kW and 900 Nm, and it is positioned as the last new V12 Mercedes-Benz will sell in Australia.
What is the S-Class ANCAP rating?
5 stars under the 2021 ANCAP protocol with strong scores across all four assessment areas.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class in full
The W223 S-Class is the seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz flagship sedan. Australian range opens with the S 450 4MATIC inline-six MHEV, the S 580 4MATIC twin-turbo V8 MHEV, with the Maybach S 680 listed separately. 4MATIC AWD and the 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic are standard across the range. 5-star ANCAP under the 2021 protocol.
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