Will the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class clear the snow?
No. 6 in of snow is too deep.
5.1in of clearance
- 0.9 in short.
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 8 of 8 trims. This trim: AWD.
- Higher than 19% of 47 sedans (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +1.1 in | Yes |
| 6 in | -0.9 in | No |
| 8 in | -2.9 in | No |
| 10 in | -4.9 in | No |
| 12 in | -6.9 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 500 4MATIC AWD | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| S 580 4MATIC AWD | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| AMG S 63 E 4MATIC Sedan | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| Maybach S 580 4MATIC | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| Maybach S 680 4MATIC | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 E Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | AWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree