Mercedes-Benz S500 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz S500 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 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 S500 is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S500 is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan, which took 6.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S500 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.12 seconds at 100.97 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.50sec
2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.65sec
Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.12sec
@ 101.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.60sec
1995 Sedan
Across 10 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S500 ranges from 4.50 to 6.60 seconds 0–60, with a 5.65-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz S500 Performance Overview
Across 10 verified tests spanning 1995 to 2022, the Mercedes-Benz S500 traces a steady performance arc through three distinct eras of the S-Class. The W140 generation opened this record with the 315-hp M119 V8 and a 6.6-second 0-60 run in the 1995 Sedan, establishing the model’s baseline as a large gasoline flagship with naturally aspirated power.
Performance tightened in the W220 years (2000-2006), still using naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power, now centered on the M113 rated at 302 hp. Early examples cut the benchmark to 6.1 seconds in the 2000 Sedan, then 6.0 seconds in the 2001 Sport Sedan, before the 2005 Sedan reached 5.8 seconds. That middle era accounts for most of the available testing and shows the S500 moving from mid-six-second acceleration into the high-five-second range while maintaining quarter-mile results in the 14-second bracket.
The current W223 generation (2021-present) marks the biggest step, shifting to the 429-hp M256 hybrid powertrain and standard 4MATIC in tested form. The 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan posts the all-time best 4.5-second 0-60 time and a 13.0-second quarter-mile at 108 mph, placing today’s S500 at the quickest point yet in this data set.
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Mercedes-Benz S500 0–60 Times by Generation: W140 to W223
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W223 | 2021–present | 4.57s | 4.50s — 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan | 3 | The W223 generation (2021–present) averaged 4.57 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output was 429 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec configurations. |
| W220 | 2000–2006 | 6.03s | 5.80s — 2005 Sedan | 6 | The W220 generation (2000–2006) averaged 6.03 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
| W140 | 1992–1998 | 6.60s | 6.60s — 1995 Sedan | 1 | The W140 generation (1992–1998) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output was 315 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
W223
2021–present
Avg 0–60
4.57s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
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2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
The W223 generation (2021–present) averaged 4.57 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output was 429 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec configurations.
W220
2000–2006
Avg 0–60
6.03s
Fastest
5.80s
Tests
6
2005 Sedan
The W220 generation (2000–2006) averaged 6.03 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
W140
1992–1998
Avg 0–60
6.60s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
1
1995 Sedan
The W140 generation (1992–1998) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output was 315 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz S500 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 tests · 6 years
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2022 Mercedes-Benz S500
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.57
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.07
sec
Recorded Tests
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2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 10
#02
2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 10
#03
2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 27.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 10
How we verify Mercedes-Benz S500 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 S500 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz S500 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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Recorded run
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Mercedes-Benz S500 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 to 4.6 seconds across recorded tests. The quickest run is 4.5 seconds, and the two other verified runs came in at 4.6 seconds. All current-year S500 tests on record are for the AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz S500 on record is the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 13.0 seconds with a 108 mph trap speed, making it the clear performance leader among tested S500 versions.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz S500 on record is also the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph. There are 10 production S500 tests logged and no modified examples, so the quickest overall result and the quickest stock result are the same for this model.
A W223 Mercedes-Benz S500 is notably quicker than earlier generations, averaging 4.57 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest W223 run is 4.5 seconds, set by the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan. All W223 S500 tests on record use the hybrid powertrain rated at 429 horsepower.
The W220 Mercedes-Benz S500 averages 6.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.8 seconds, achieved by a 2005 Sedan. W220 S500 examples on record are naturally aspirated gasoline cars with 302 horsepower, placing them well behind the newer W223 generation.
The W140 Mercedes-Benz S500 has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds. That figure comes from the 1995 Sedan, which is also the fastest W140 S500 test on record because there is 1 verified run for this generation. W140 S500 models here are naturally aspirated gasoline cars rated at 315 horsepower.
Yes. The 2022 S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 to 4.6 seconds, while the W220 generation averages 6.03 seconds and the W140 posts 6.6 seconds. Even the best older verified S500 run, a 2005 Sedan at 5.8 seconds, is slower than every recorded 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC test.
The AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan is much quicker. Across 3 tests, it averages 4.57 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 4.5 seconds. The broader Sedan trim pattern averages 6.14 seconds across 5 tests, with a best of 5.8 seconds. That gives the AMG Line 4MATIC a clear acceleration advantage.
Across all 10 Mercedes-Benz S500 tests on record, the average 0-60 mph time is 5.65 seconds. The quickest result is 4.5 seconds from the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, while the slowest is 6.6 seconds from the 1995 Sedan. That spread shows how much S500 acceleration improved across generations.
The Mercedes-Benz S500 averages 14.12 seconds in the quarter-mile at 101 mph across all recorded tests. The quickest quarter-mile result is 13.0 seconds at 108 mph, set by the 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan. Other 2022 runs are close behind at 13.1 seconds, trapping 107 mph and 108 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
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 S500 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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