Mercedes-Benz Drops V8 Engine From 2022 Lineup Amid Supply Chain Pressure

Mercedes-Benz has decided to remove V8 power from its 2022 model range, a move the company attributes to ongoing supply chain difficulties. The decision affects a broad swath of the brand’s lineup, touching performance-oriented AMG variants as well as several of its larger passenger cars and SUVs.

The V8 has long served as a signature element of Mercedes-Benz’s identity, particularly for its high-performance AMG division. Losing it for a model year marks a notable shift for a manufacturer that has built much of its reputation on offering powerful eight-cylinder options across its portfolio.

Supply chain disruptions have shaped production planning across the auto industry in recent years, and this appears to be the latest example of a major automaker adjusting its offerings in response. Buyers shopping for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz who had their eye on a V8 will need to look elsewhere in the range or consider other options.