2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.4s
- Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG AWD, 603 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 5% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 4% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 603 hp | 664 lb-ft | 4,564 lb | 264 | 7.6 | 3.4 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG Cabriolet 2D AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 603 hp | 664 lb-ft | 4,817 lb | 250 | 8.0 | 3.4 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,685 lb | 257 | 7.8 | 3.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $151,600 |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Coupe AWD | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,685 lb | 257 | 7.8 | 3.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $171,400 |
| S AMG 63 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,685 lb | 257 | 7.8 | 3.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $183,500 |
| Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD | 6.0L | 621 hp | N/A | 4,808 lb | 258 | 7.7 | 4.0 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $202,550 |
| S AMG 65 Sedan RWD | 6.0L | 621 hp | N/A | 4,808 lb | 258 | 7.7 | 4.0 sEstimate | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $235,600 |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 65 AMG RWD | 6.0L 12-cyl | 621 hp | 738 lb-ft | 4,960 lb | 250 | 8.0 | 4.1 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| S 560 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 463 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,850 lb | 191 | 10.5 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $107,450 |
| S 560 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 463 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,784 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $130,150 |
| S 560 Cabriolet RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 463 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,802 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $138,600 |
| Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan AWD | 4.0L | 463 hp | N/A | 4,685 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $173,000 |
| S 560 RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 463 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,731 lb | 196 | 10.2 | 4.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $104,450 |
| S 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,685 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 4.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $97,250 |
| S 560e RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 469 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,885 lb | 192 | 10.4 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $109,750 |
| S 450 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,553 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $94,250 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
5 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 362 hp | S 450 RWD | $94,250 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5 | 463 hp | S 560 RWD | $104,450 | +$10,200 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 469 hp | S 560e RWD | $109,750 | +$5,300 | $1,375 | -$370 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5 | 603 hp | S AMG 63 4MATIC Sedan AWD | $151,600 | +$41,850 | $1,920 | +$175 |
| 6.0L 12-cyl | 3 | 621 hp | Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD | $202,550 | +$50,950 | $2,400 | +$655 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 13 | S 450 RWD | $94,250 | 3.4 s |
| 7-speed automatic | 3 | Maybach S 650 Sedan RWD | $202,550 | 4.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S 450 RWD: 362 hp, 22 mpg, $94,250. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS | 500 F Sport RWD | 416 hp | 23 mpg | $81,450 | 4.6 s |
| Audi A8 | Plug-in Hybrid L 3.0T e quattro | 443 hp | 23 mpg | $94,000 | N/A |
| Porsche Panamera | 4 E-Hybrid AWD | 457 hp | 23 mpg | $103,800 | 4.4 s |
S-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2020 Cadillac CT6-V |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 AMG AWD | 4dr Sdn AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.4 s | 3.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 603 hp | 550 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,564 lb | 4,480 lb |
| hp per ton | 264 | 246 |
| lb per hp | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $94,895 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree