Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 7 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 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 S600 is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S600 is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan, which took 5.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.90 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S600 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.71 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.11 seconds at 110.20 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2007 Sedan
Average 0–60 4.71sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.11sec @ 110.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.4sec 2001 Sedan
2013 Mercedes-Benz S600

Across 7 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S600 ranges from 4.2 to 5.4 seconds 0–60, with a 4.71-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 times by model year

7 tests · 5 years

2013

Mercedes-Benz S600 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2013 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 107.9 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
107.9 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
2013 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan

2007

Mercedes-Benz S600 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 17 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
#05
2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 108.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
108.5 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan

2003

Mercedes-Benz S600 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
#03
2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan

2001

Mercedes-Benz S600 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
5.8L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan

1995

Mercedes-Benz S600 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 RENNtech S700 Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
108.0 mph
Engine
7.0L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 RENNtech S700 Coupe

How we verify Mercedes-Benz S600 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 S600 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz S600 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz S600 on record is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 115.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz S600 is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan, which takes 5.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 7 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz S600 reaches 60 mph in 4.71 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.11 seconds at roughly 110.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 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 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 Trend
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 S600 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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