Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan, which took 5.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.97 seconds at 103.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.10sec
2003 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.50sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.97sec
@ 103.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.90sec
2001 Sedan
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG ranges from 5.10 to 5.90 seconds 0–60, with a 5.50-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s S55 AMG occupied the high-performance end of the W220 S-Class during 2001 to 2003, and across 3 verified tests spanning those model years, it posted a narrow but clear progression in straight-line pace. Early examples relied on the M113 V8 in naturally aspirated form before the range moved to the supercharged M113K, with output across the broader W220 S55 AMG running from 354 to 493 hp. In period testing, the 2001 Sedan recorded 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, while another early result stretched to 5.9 seconds, establishing the model’s initial benchmark.
By 2003, the supercharged setup pushed the W220 S55 AMG to its quickest verified figures, cutting the sprint to 5.1 seconds in the 2003 Sedan and delivering the line’s best quarter-mile of 13.5 seconds @ 107 mph. That compares with an overall average of 5.5 seconds to 60 mph and 13.97 seconds at 103 mph through the quarter.
Today, the S55 AMG’s recorded performance profile remains defined entirely by the W220 era: gasoline-only, sedan-only, and represented here by a compact test sample whose fastest result still stands as the current-generation best at 5.1 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W220 | 2000–2006 | 5.50s | 5.10s — 2003 Sedan | 3 | The W220 generation (2000–2006) averaged 5.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 354 to 493 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8, 5.4L V8 configurations. |
W220
2000–2006
Avg 0–60
5.50s
Fastest
5.10s
Tests
3
2003 Sedan
The W220 generation (2000–2006) averaged 5.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 354 to 493 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8, 5.4L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.50
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 493 hp
- Torque
- 516 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,300 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 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 S55 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds in stock form. Its quickest recorded quarter-mile run is 13.5 seconds at 107 mph. That 2003 Sedan is also the quickest S55 AMG run on record among the verified tests.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG on record is the 2003 Sedan, which posts a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. It also delivers the quickest quarter-mile result at 13.5 seconds with a 107 mph trap speed, making it the quickest verified S55 AMG overall.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is the 2003 Sedan at 5.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all three verified S55 AMG tests are production cars, the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall. Its best quarter-mile is 13.5 seconds at 107 mph.
Across 3 verified Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.5 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.97 seconds at 103 mph. The quickest run is 5.1 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 5.9 seconds.
The W220 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, covering model years 2000 through 2006, averages 5.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest W220 S55 AMG is the 2003 Sedan at 5.1 seconds. Power output ranges from 354 to 493 hp across recorded W220 examples.
The fastest W220 S55 AMG on record is the 2003 Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. Within the W220 generation, that stands as the quickest verified acceleration result. Across the generation's 3 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.5 seconds.
The quickest supercharged W220 S55 AMG recorded is the 2003 Sedan, which uses the M113K engine and produces 493 hp and 516 lb-ft. It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds at 107 mph, all in stock form.
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG uses a supercharged 5.4-liter M113K V8 rated at 493 hp and 516 lb-ft. In the recorded stock Sedan test, it reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds at 107 mph.
Yes. The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan is the quickest S55 AMG on record, posting a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. It also owns the model's best quarter-mile result at 13.5 seconds and 107 mph, making it the fastest verified example overall.
The Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG averages 13.97 seconds in the quarter-mile at 103 mph across 3 verified tests. The quickest quarter-mile result is 13.5 seconds at 107 mph, recorded by the 2003 Sedan. That same car is also the fastest S55 AMG to 60 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
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 S55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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