Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz S560 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz S560 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz S560 is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S560 is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, which took 4.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S560 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.65 seconds at 112.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.0sec 2018 AMG Line 4MATIC Coupe
Average 0–60 4.10sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65sec @ 112.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.2sec 2018 AMG Line
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560

Across 2 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S560 ranges from 4.0 to 4.2 seconds 0–60, with a 4.10-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz S560 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

2018

Mercedes-Benz S560 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Coupe
#02
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz S560 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 S560 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz S560 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz S560 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz S560 on record is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz S560 is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 AMG Line 4MATIC Sedan, which takes 4.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz S560 reaches 60 mph in 4.10 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.65 seconds at roughly 112.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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. 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

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 S560 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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