Verdict
The RM80,000 gap buys the newer Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223’s 28.6-kWh battery, 100-km EV range and 11-kW AC charging, against 13.5 kWh, 50 km and 7.4 kW in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift. That matters for Malaysian urban running. The W222 Facelift is 170 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds rather than 5.2, and carries 410 litres of luggage versus 350 litres. But the V223 adds 14 airbags, Digital Light matrix headlamps and a four-year warranty.
W222 Facelift
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift if you want the lower entry price, quicker 5.0-second sprint and a 410-litre boot.
V223
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 if 100 km of EV range, a larger battery and its newer rear-seat and safety equipment justify the RM80,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: W222 Facelift RM658,888; V223 RM738,888.
- Battery and EV range: W222 Facelift 13.5 kWh and 50 km; V223 28.6 kWh and 100 km.
- Charging: W222 Facelift 7.4 kW AC and 90 kW DC; V223 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC.
- Performance and weight: W222 Facelift 5.0 seconds and 2,215 kg; V223 5.2 seconds and 2,385 kg.
- Size and boot: W222 Facelift 5,246 mm long with 410 litres; V223 5,289 mm with 350 litres.
- Safety: W222 Facelift has 10 airbags; V223 has 14 airbags.
W222 Facelift
- RM80,000 less to buy.
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time of 5.0 seconds.
- Larger 410-litre boot.
- 50-km EV range is half the V223’s 100 km.
- 7.4-kW AC charging trails the V223’s 11 kW.
- 10 airbags versus 14 in the V223.
V223
- 28.6-kWh battery and 100-km EV range.
- 14 airbags, Digital Light matrix headlamps and pedestrian/cyclist detection.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
- Costs RM80,000 more.
- Heavier at 2,385 kg and slower to 100 km/h at 5.2 seconds.
- 350-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM658,888✓ | RM738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,120✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing, plug-in hybrid assist | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 367 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 88 mm × 82 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 122 hp | 147 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 13.5 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 50 km | 100 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 90.0 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC Plus | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2.5 L/100 km | 1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | —✓ | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,246 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,215 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero run flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 14 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage and Memory Functions, Powered Ottoman Base for Left Seat, Heated and Ventilated, Wireless COMAND Remote | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3" COMAND Online, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 10-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steer Assist and Stop and Go Pilot | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Front and Rear Wireless Charger, Magic Vision Control Wipers, Pre-entry Climate Control | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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W222 Facelift vs V223 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 is better for EV-only range, rear-seat technology and safety equipment. Choose the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift if its lower price, quicker acceleration and larger boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 costs RM80,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift: RM738,888 versus RM658,888.
Which S-Class has the better plug-in hybrid system?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V223 has the more useful plug-in hybrid hardware for regular charging: a 28.6-kWh battery, 100-km EV range and 11-kW AC charging. The W222 Facelift has a 13.5-kWh battery, 50-km range and 7.4-kW AC charging.
