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    Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    Showing 4 Configurations

    Base

    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD

    $176,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $186,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $287,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $287,000†
    Price & specs
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 88
    Engine (cc): 3222
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88.4
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 97
    Engine (cc): 3724
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.7
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 82
    Engine (cc): 5513
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.5
    Number of Cylinders: 12
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Stroke Engine: 87
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 97
    Engine (cc): 5439
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 92
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
    Main Capacity (L): 88
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
    Main Capacity (L): 88
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
    Main Capacity (L): 88
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
    Main Capacity (L): 88
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
    Maximum Speed (mph): 146
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 246
    Maximum Speed (mph): 153
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
    Maximum Power (kW): 150
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 500
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
    Maximum Power (kW): 180
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 500
    Maximum Power (kW): 368
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 360
    Maximum Power (kW): 265
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 15
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 15
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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