2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD, 621 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 12% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 9% of 84 sedans (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD | 6.0L | 621 hp | N/A | 4,762 lb | 261 | 7.7 | 3.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $229,000 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L | 496 hp | N/A | 4,762 lb | 208 | 9.6 | 4.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $193,400 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 496 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,784 lb | 207 | 9.6 | 4.4 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $124,000 |
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 429 hp | N/A | 4,740 lb | 181 | 11.0 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $114,500 |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 510 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $122,550 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 429 hp | S 500 4MATIC AWD | $114,500 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 510 hp | S 580e 4MATIC AWD | $122,550 | +$8,050 | $1,539 | -$131 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 496 hp | S 580 4MATIC AWD | $124,000 | +$1,450 | $2,021 | +$351 |
| 6.0L | 1 | 621 hp | Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD | $229,000 | +$105,000 | $2,743 | +$1,073 |
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 | 5 | S 500 4MATIC AWD | $114,500 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S 500 4MATIC AWD: 429 hp, 23 mpg, $114,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
S-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 BMW M5: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 BMW M5.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2023 BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Maybach S 680 4MATIC AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 3.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 621 hp | 600 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,762 lb | 4,345 lb |
| hp per ton | 261 | 276 |
| lb per hp | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| MSRP | $229,000 | $109,900 |
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
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