2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications Overview
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is certified across 17 configurations with 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine, 6L 12-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 7-spd or Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Large Cars / Compact Cars / Subcompact Cars / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 6th Generation (W222) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (17)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S550e Large Cars | 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| CLS550 Compact Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S550 Large Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S550 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| CLS550 4matic Compact Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S550 4matic Large Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S550 4matic Coupe Compact Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLS450 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Maybach S550 4matic Large Cars | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Coupe Compact Cars | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Large Cars | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Convertible Subcompact Cars | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLS550 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4.7L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Maybach S600 Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S600 Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S65 Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Maybach S650 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Large Cars
- Compact Cars
- Subcompact Cars
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C 4WD
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR 4WD
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR RWD
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.