Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 10 recorded runs

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 4.5 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 6.6 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 4.5sec 2022 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan

Average 0–60 5.65sec Across 10 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 14.12sec @ 101.0 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 6.6sec 1995 Sedan

Across 10 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S500 ranges from 4.5 to 6.6 seconds 0–60, with a 5.65-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz S500 0–60 times by model year

10 tests · 6 years

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Model Year 6

2022

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.57 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.07 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

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13.00s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph

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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
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

4.6sec 0–60

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13.10s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph

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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
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

4.6sec 0–60

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13.10s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph

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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
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

2005

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

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2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan

5.8sec 0–60

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14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.30 sec
Trap Speed: 98.9 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 22 H / 16.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #4 of 10

2003

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#06

2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

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14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 10

2001

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sport Sedan

6.0sec 0–60

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14.40s ¼ mi @ 98.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.40 sec
Trap Speed: 98.6 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 21 H / 19.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #5 of 10

2000

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.57 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#07

2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

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14.60s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 98.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 15 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 10

#08

2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

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14.60s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.60 sec
Trap Speed: 100.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 15 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #8 of 10

#09

2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

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14.50s ¼ mi @ 99.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.50 sec
Trap Speed: 99.2 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 15 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #9 of 10

1995

Mercedes-Benz S500 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#10

1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan

6.6sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 18 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 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 faster

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Mercedes-Benz S500 performance FAQs

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The quickest Mercedes-Benz S500 on record is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.00 seconds at 108.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz S500 is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sedan, which takes 6.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz S500 reaches 60 mph in 5.65 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.12 seconds at roughly 101.0 mph.

We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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