Mercedes-Benz S-Class cargo space by generation

Mercedes-Benz S-Class cargo data covers 8 generations sold in the US, 1994 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 8.8 cu ft to 17.7 cu ft. With the seats folded, 12.4 cu ft to 18.7 cu ft. The 2021–present generation has the most space, 18.7 cu ft (530 L) at most.

Generations

Generation	Class	Seats up	Seats down	VE
2021–present · 5th generation	Large cars	12.2 cu ft	18.7 cu ft	VE 65
2017–2020 · 4th generation (facelift)	Large cars	8.8 cu ft	12.4 cu ft	VE 17
2014–2016 · 4th generation	Large cars	16.3 cu ft	—	VE 59
2009–2013 · 3rd generation (facelift)	Large cars	16.4 cu ft	—	VE 27
2006–2008 · 3rd generation	Large cars	16.3 cu ft	—	VE 11
2003–2005 · 2nd generation (facelift)	Large cars	17.7 cu ft	—	VE 22
1998–2002 · 2nd generation	Large cars	17.7 cu ft	—	VE 15
1994–1997 · 1st generation	Large cars	—	—	VE —

Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.