2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.0s
- Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD, 791 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 9% of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: top 5% of 69 sedans (2026).
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 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl hybrid | 791 hp | 1,055 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 502 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5,465 lb | 184 | 10.9 | 4.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $130,400 |
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 442 hp | 413 lb-ft | 4,696 lb | 188 | 10.6 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $119,550 |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 496 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,795 lb | 207 | 9.7 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $130,700 |
| AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan | 4.0L | 791 hp | N/A | 4,746 lb | 333 | 6.0 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $189,800 |
| AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,746 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $189,800 |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 4.0L | 496 hp | N/A | 4,746 lb | 209 | 9.6 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $207,150 |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 6.0L | 621 hp | N/A | 4,746 lb | 262 | 7.6 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $244,400 |
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
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 442 hp | S 500 4MATIC AWD | $119,550 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 502 hp | S 580e 4MATIC AWD | $130,400 | +$10,850 | N/A | N/A |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 496 hp | S 580 4MATIC AWD | $130,700 | +$300 | $1,920 | +$250 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 791 hp | AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan | $189,800 | +$59,100 | $2,560 | +$890 |
| 6.0L | 1 | 621 hp | Maybach S 680 4MATIC | $244,400 | +$54,600 | $2,560 | +$890 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl hybrid | 1 | 791 hp | Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | N/A | N/A | $2,560 | +$890 |
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 | 8 | S 500 4MATIC AWD | $119,550 | 3.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S 500 4MATIC AWD: 442 hp, 23 mpg, $119,550. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 7 Series | 750e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid | 483 hp | 24 mpg | $110,000 | N/A |
S-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 0.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2026 BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.0 s | 3.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 791 hp | 717 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | N/A |
| hp per ton | N/A | N/A |
| lb per hp | N/A | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A | $123,300 |
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