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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 (7th Generation)

20212026 · W223 · sedan

Most tech-heavy S-Class ever. MBUX Hyperscreen runs dash-wide. Rear-axle steering up to 10 degrees. M256 inline-six (S500), M177 4.0L biturbo V8 (S580), AMG S63 E Performance is a 791-hp PHEV V8. Mercedes Drive Pilot Level 3 (eyes-off in slow traffic) approved in Germany and certain US states. Maybach S680 keeps the M279 V12 alive for now.

Watch out: Early-build MBUX Hyperscreen software / display dropouts — Mercedes issued multiple TSBs. Rear-axle steering modules have shown failure clusters on highest-mileage examples. 48V EQ Boost system out-of-warranty cost unknown for owners; verify warranty status on used purchases.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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