Benefactor Schafter in GTA 6
Confirmed Updated 2026-10-24 by Meugui_
The Benefactor Schafter in GTA 6 is a sedan based on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The Benefactor Schafter is a sedan in Grand Theft Auto VI, made by the in-game brand Benefactor (GTA's version of Mercedes-Benz). Its design is based on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Shown in official preview footage released by Rockstar Games.
| Manufacturer | Benefactor |
|---|---|
| Class | Sedans |
| Based on | 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Status | Confirmed |
| First seen | Official preview footage |
| In GTA V / Online | Yes, returning nameplate |
| Edition | Standard |
| Top speed | After launch |
| Price | After launch |
Where was the Benefactor Schafter seen?
Shown in official preview footage released by Rockstar Games.
Benefactor Schafter stats, price and location
Not known yet. Rockstar has not published stats; we will add it after launch on November 19, 2026.
Until then, this is how getting a car works in GTA 6: most are stolen, then registered and kept in a garage, or sold to a fence. Rockstar hasn't shown a car dealership yet.
About Benefactor
Benefactor parodies Mercedes-Benz, with luxury sedans like the Schafter and SUVs like the Dubsta (G-Class) and XLS. See all 4 Benefactor vehicles in GTA 6.
Benefactor Schafter
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What real car is the Benefactor Schafter based on?
The Benefactor Schafter takes its design from the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Like every Grand Theft Auto game, GTA 6 uses parody brands instead of licensed manufacturers: Benefactor is the series stand-in for Mercedes-Benz. See the full list of GTA 6 cars and their real-life counterparts.
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Frequently asked questions
What real car is the Benefactor Schafter in GTA 6?
The Benefactor Schafter is based on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Rockstar does not license real car brands, so GTA vehicles mix styling cues from one or more real models under parody names.
Is the Benefactor Schafter confirmed for GTA 6?
Yes. Shown in official preview footage released by Rockstar Games.
How fast is the Benefactor Schafter in GTA 6?
Top speed is not known yet. GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and we will test the Benefactor Schafter after release.
Is the Benefactor Schafter in GTA 5?
Yes, the Schafter nameplate already exists in GTA V or GTA Online. The GTA 6 version is rebuilt for the new game and may look and handle differently.