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Updated on January 10, 2025

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 sedan has a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with a mild-hybrid system that can generate up to 496 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox, the sedan can go from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, which is identical to KBB’s official claim.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 takes 4.4 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark, which is 0.2 seconds faster than Motortrend’s claim. As for the engine, it has a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 with a mild-hybrid system, putting out a total of 429 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 features a 496-hp twin-turbo V8 engine with a mild-hybrid setup and can go from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 takes 4.4 seconds to complete the 0-60 mph sprint, which is 0.1 seconds faster than Edmunds’ official claim. Meanwhile, the sedan uses a 463-hp twin-turbo V8 as its powertrain.

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 features a 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine capable of producing a total of 449 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque. The car hits the 60 mph mark in just 4.4 seconds, identical to Car and Driver’s track test result.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

4.4 seconds (KBB)

4.4 seconds

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500

4.6 seconds (MT)

4.4 seconds

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

NA

4.4 seconds

2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560

4.5 seconds (Edmunds)

4.4 seconds

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550

4.4 seconds (C&D)

4.4 seconds

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.0L 6cyl Turbo Inline 6 9A4.7 sec-
    3.0L 6cyl Turbo Inline 6 9A4.8 sec172 mph
    3.0L 6cyl Twin Turbo V6 9A5 sec130 mph
    4.7L 8cyl Twin Turbo V8 7A5.17 sec174 mph
    4.7L 8cyl Twin Turbo V8 9A5.2 sec155 mph
    4.7L 8cyl Turbo V8 7A5.25 sec174 mph

    Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Sedan

      Car
      Engine
      0-60 MPH
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      3.5L 6cyl V6 7A6.9 sec182 mph
      3.5L 6cyl V6 7A6.9 sec141 mph
      3.5L 6cyl V6 7A6.9 sec182 mph

      Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in-hybrid Sedan

        Car
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        3.0L 6cyl Twin Turbo V6 9A5.26 sec155 mph
        3.0L 6cyl Twin Turbo V6 7A5.5 sec155 mph
        3.0L 6cyl Twin Turbo V6 7A7 sec194 mph

        Trim Wise 0-60

        Trims
        Configuration
        0-60 MPH
        SourceCompare

        S 580

        Ranked #1

        4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A3.9 sec

        S 500

        Ranked #2

        3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A4.7 sec

        S 580e

        Ranked #3

        3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A4.8 sec

        Competitor's 0-60

          Car Name
          0-60 MPH
          Quarter Mile
          Top Speed
          SourceCompare
          4.7 sec--
          4.2 sec12.4 sec-
          4.6 sec13.2 sec-
          4.7 sec--
          5.8 sec--
          6.14 sec--

          Other Mercedes-Benz Cars

            Car Name
            Engine
            0-60 MPH
            Top Speed
            SourceCompare
            4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A3.3 sec-
            3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 9A3.9 sec-
            4.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 9A3.91 sec-
            3.0L 6cyl 9A4.1 sec-
            2.0L 4cyl 8A4.1 sec-
            4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A4.24 sec-

            At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.