Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

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 5.1 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 5.9 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 5.1sec 2003 Sedan
Average 0–60 5.50sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.97sec @ 103.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.9sec 2001 Sedan
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG

Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG ranges from 5.1 to 5.9 seconds 0–60, with a 5.50-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 2 years

2003

Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan

2001

Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan
#03
2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan

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 faster
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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG on record is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at 107.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Sedan, which takes 5.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 5.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.97 seconds at roughly 103.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 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 and Motor Week. 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 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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