2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2022 Tesla Model S

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2021 Tesla Model S

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500

vs.

2022 Tesla Model S Long Range
Standard

Leather Seats

Not Available
Standard

Rear Side Airbags

N/A
Standard

4D Audio In-seat Resonators

N/A
10 Options

Exterior Colors

5 Options
30 Options

Accessory Packages

6 Options
5

Number of In-Car Touchscreens

2

When it comes to innovation, no brands lead the auto industry quite as fiercely as Mercedes-Benz or Tesla. If you’re looking around Princeton for a luxury sedan that’s loaded with the most advanced tech in the industry, compare Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our comparison will explore the Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class price, S-Class vs. Tesla S technologies, and more. Once you’re done reading, contact Mercedes-Benz of Princeton to reserve a test drive in Lawrenceville for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class!

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class features two trims, the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan ($111,100 MSRP*) and the S 580 4MATIC® Sedan ($117,700 MSRP*). As for the Tesla Model, it comes with two trims: the Long Range ($94,990 MSRP) and the Plaid ($129,990 MSRP). These models are essentially in the same price bracket, with the Mercedes-Benz SE 500 at starting at the mid-point between the cost of the Tesla Model S’s two trims, the elite Telsa S trim costing more than the Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC®. Now that you’ve compared the S-Class vs. Tesla S price, let’s see which model offers the best value.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Features and Packages

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes standard with full-cabin leathering and rear side bags. The Tesla doesn’t offer Hamilton drivers any leathering options. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class also allows you to add on 4D Audio resonators that vibrate your seats while you listen to music to give you the most immersive audio experience imaginable. Tesla is lacking in unique features like these. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz offers you much more room to customize the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with 3 packages that each include dozens of features, optional upgrades, and additional packages within packages that you can add on. When you configure a 2022 Tesla S, you’ll only have 6 add-ons to choose from. Let’s compare the S-Class vs. Tesla S packages and add-ons below:

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Packages: 

Luxury Line:

  • Heated 12-way power front seats with memory
  • ENERGIZING kinetics for front seats
  • Active multicontour front seats with massage
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Rapid-heating front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Remote Start via Mercedes me connect Mobile App
  • LED logo projectors
  • 64-color LED ambient lighting
  • Illuminated front door sills
  • Panorama roof
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • KEYLESS GO® with seamless door handles
  • Soft-close doors
  • Electronic trunk closer
  • HANDS-FREE ACCESS
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
  • Biometric authentication
  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
  • “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
  • MB Navigation
  • Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
  • MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
  • Front-cabin MBUX Interior Assistant
  • Burmester 3D Surround Sound system
  • Inductive wireless charging with NFC pairing
  • SiriusXM 6-month Platinum Plan trial
  • HD Radio receiver
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Online Music Streaming
  • Multiple USB-C ports
  • Household-type 115V power outlet
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Garage door opener
  • Toll gate transponder
  • Heat- and noise-insulating, IR-reflecting laminated glass
  • Dual front sun visors
  • Power rear-side window sunshades
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Air Balance cabin-air purification system
  • Air Balance cabin fragrance system
  • 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with mild hybrid drive
  • Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
  • ECO-START®  
  • 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
  • DYNAMIC SELECT
  • 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
  • AIRMATIC® suspension
  • Torque Vectoring Brake
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • Car-to-X Communication
  • Active Brake Assist
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call
  • PRESAFE®
  • PRESAFE® Sound
  • PRESAFE® PLUS
  • PRESAFE® Impulse Side
  • 9 air bags
  • LED Intelligent Light System with Ultra Wide Highbeams
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Evasive Steering Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist
  • Active Speed Limit Assist
  • Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic
  • Route-based Speed Adaptation
  • Dashcam
  • GUARD 360 antitheft alarm system
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START

These are just the standard features of the Luxury Line package. There are dozens more optional features available!

AMG® Line 

  • Heated 12-way power front seats with memory
  • ENERGIZING kinetics for front seats
  • Active multicontour front seats with massage
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Rapid-heating front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Remote Start via Mercedes me connect Mobile App
  • LED logo projectors
  • 64-color LED ambient lighting
  • Illuminated front door sills
  • Panorama roof
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • KEYLESS GO® with seamless door handles
  • Soft-close doors
  • Electronic trunk closer
  • HANDS-FREE ACCESS
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
  • Biometric authentication
  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
  • “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
  • MB Navigation
  • Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
  • MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
  • Front-cabin MBUX Interior Assistant
  • Burmester 3D Surround Sound system
  • Inductive wireless charging with NFC pairing
  • SiriusXM 6-month Platinum Plan trial
  • HD Radio receiver
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Online Music Streaming
  • Multiple USB-C ports
  • Household-type 115V power outlet
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Garage door opener
  • Toll gate transponder
  • Heat- and noise-insulating, IR-reflecting laminated glass
  • Dual front sun visors
  • Power rear-side window sunshades
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Air Balance cabin-air purification system
  • Air Balance cabin fragrance system
  • 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with mild hybrid drive
  • Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
  • ECO-START®  
  • 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
  • DYNAMIC SELECT
  • 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
  • AIRMATIC® suspension
  • Torque Vectoring Brake
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • Car-to-X Communication
  • Active Brake Assist
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call
  • PRESAFE®
  • PRESAFE® Sound
  • PRESAFE® PLUS
  • PRESAFE® Impulse Side
  • 9 air bags
  • LED Intelligent Light System with Ultra Wide Highbeams
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Evasive Steering Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist
  • Active Speed Limit Assist
  • Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic
  • Route-based Speed Adaptation
  • Dashcam
  • GUARD 360 antitheft alarm system
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START

As with the Luxury Line, the AMG® Line features dozens of optional upgrades we haven’t even mentioned.

Executive Line: 

  • Warmth & Comfort Package
  • Rear Seat Package
  • Executive Rear Seat Package
  • 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with mild hybrid drive
  • Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
  • ECO-START®  
  • 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
  • DYNAMIC SELECT
  • 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
  • AIRMATIC® suspension
  • Torque Vectoring Brake
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • Car-to-X Communication
  • Active Brake Assist
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call
  • PRESAFE®
  • PRESAFE® Sound
  • PRESAFE® PLUS
  • PRESAFE® Impulse Side
  • 9 air bags
  • LED Intelligent Light System with Ultra Wide Highbeams
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Evasive Steering Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist
  • Active Speed Limit Assist
  • Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic
  • Route-based Speed Adaptation
  • DashcamGUARD 360 antitheft alarm system
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
  • Heated 12-way power front seats with memory
  • ENERGIZING kinetics for front seats
  • Active multicontour front seats with massage
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Rapid-heating front seats
  • EASY-ADJUST front head restraints
  • Remote Start via Mercedes me connect Mobile App
  • LED logo projectors
  • 64-color LED ambient lighting
  • Illuminated front door sills
  • Panorama roof
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • KEYLESS GO® with seamless door handles
  • Soft-close doors
  • Electronic trunk closer
  • HANDS-FREE ACCESS
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
  • Biometric authentication
  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
  • “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
  • MB Navigation
  • Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
  • MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
  • Front-cabin MBUX Interior Assistant
  • Burmester 3D Surround Sound system
  • Inductive wireless charging with NFC pairing
  • SiriusXM 6-month Platinum Plan trial
  • HD Radio receiver
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Online Music Streaming
  • Multiple USB-C ports
  • Household-type 115V power outlet
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Garage door opener
  • Toll gate transponder
  • Heat- and noise-insulating, IR-reflecting laminated glass
  • Dual front sun visors
  • Power rear-side window sunshades
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Air Balance cabin-air purification system
  • Air Balance cabin fragrance system

2022 Tesla Model S Packages: 

  • Cream Premium Interior
  • All Black Interior
  • Full Self-Driving Capability
  • White & Black Premium Interior
  • Wheels: 19″ Tempest
  • Wheels: 21″ Arachnid

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Exterior Colors

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class also offers you more exterior paint colors to choose from. Compare Tesla vs. Mercedes-Benz paint colors below:

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Exterior Paint Colors:

  • Black
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Onyx Black Metallic
  • Nautical Blue Metallic
  • Rubellite Red Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Magno (Matte)
  • MANUFACTUR Cashmere White Magno (Matte)

2022 Tesla Model S Exterior Colors: 

  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat
  • Red Multi-Coat
  • Solid Black

Test Drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Near Mercer County

Now that you’ve compared the Tesla S vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class on price, colors, and technologies, call Mercedes-Benz of Princeton to reserve a test drive of this soon-to-be-released model in Lawrenceville. Our phone number is (609) 910-5826. You can also explore our Mercedes-Benz research guides for other helpful reads!

*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages, and accessories. Options, model availability and actual dealer price may vary. See dealer for details, costs, and terms. Optional equipment shown. 

 

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