Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 91.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan, which took 7.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.47 seconds at 92.30 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.00sec
2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.13sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.47sec
@ 92.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.30sec
2010 Blue Efficiency
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid ranges from 7.00 to 7.30 seconds 0–60, with a 7.13-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s S400 Hybrid occupies a narrow performance window, with 3 independently verified tests spanning 2010 to 2010. Within the W221 S-Class range, it paired a 295-hp hybrid powertrain with full-size luxury sedan packaging, and the recorded data shows a tightly grouped set of results rather than multiple performance phases. In period testing, the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan established the model’s quickest benchmark at 7.0 seconds to 60 mph, while other runs of the same trim came in at 7.1 and 7.3 seconds.
That consistency carries through the quarter mile. The quickest recorded pass for the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan was 15.3 seconds at 91.9 mph, with the overall average standing at 15.47 seconds at 92.3 mph across all tests. Because the available record is confined to a single model year and a single hybrid configuration, the S400 Hybrid’s performance story is essentially a snapshot of one brief moment in the W221 era rather than a multi-generation evolution.
Today, it stands in this archive as a short-run hybrid S-Class variant with a documented 0-60 range of 7.0 to 7.3 seconds, defined entirely by the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan and its 295-hp hybrid setup.
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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W221 | 2007–2013 | 7.13s | 7.00s — 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan | 3 | The W221 generation (2007–2013) averaged 7.13 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan at 7.00 seconds. Output was 295 hp across 3.5L V6 + Elec 0.9-kWh configurations. |
W221
2007–2013
Avg 0–60
7.13s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
3
2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan
The W221 generation (2007–2013) averaged 7.13 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan at 7.00 seconds. Output was 295 hp across 3.5L V6 + Elec 0.9-kWh configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 1 year
▾
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.13
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.47
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,321 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 18.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,321 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,321 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 20.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid reaches 60 mph in 7.0 to 7.3 seconds across three verified stock tests. The quickest recorded run is 7.0 seconds for the Blue Efficiency Sedan, while the average across all 2010 tests is 7.13 seconds.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid on record is the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan at 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile result at 15.3 seconds with a 91.9 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan, recorded at 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. All three S400 Hybrid tests on record are stock vehicles, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest stock result.
Across all recorded tests, the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid averages 7.13 seconds from 0-60 mph and 15.47 seconds in the quarter-mile at an average 92.3 mph trap speed. The quickest 0-60 run is 7.0 seconds, and the slowest recorded run is 7.3 seconds.
The W221 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid posts a 7.13-second average 0-60 mph time across three tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.0 seconds, achieved by the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan. All W221 S400 Hybrid results here come from the 2007-2013 generation.
The fastest W221 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is the 2010 Blue Efficiency Sedan with a 7.0-second 0-60 mph time. Within the W221 generation, that is the best verified acceleration result for the S400 Hybrid and remains the benchmark for this model.
The 2010 S400 Hybrid Blue Efficiency Sedan has been recorded from 0-60 mph in 7.0, 7.1, and 7.3 seconds. It makes 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, uses a hybrid powertrain, sends power to the rear wheels, and weighs 4,321 pounds.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid uses a hybrid powertrain rated at 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. It is a rear-wheel-drive sedan with a curb weight of 4,321 pounds. In tested form, that setup delivers 0-60 mph runs between 7.0 and 7.3 seconds.
Yes. All three recorded Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid tests are stock vehicles, with no modified or non-production examples listed. That means the overall average of 7.13 seconds to 60 mph and the quickest 7.0-second run both reflect stock performance.
The Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid runs the quarter-mile in 15.3 to 15.7 seconds across recorded tests. The quickest pass is 15.3 seconds at 91.9 mph, while the overall average is 15.47 seconds at 92.3 mph. Other recorded trap speeds are 92.0 mph and 93.0 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid can do, not a single marketing claim.
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