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 4.20 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 5.40 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
4.20sec
2007 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
4.71sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.11sec
@ 110.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.40sec
2001 Sedan
Across 7 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S600 ranges from 4.20 to 5.40 seconds 0–60, with a 4.71-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz S600 Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s S600 performance record spans 1995 to 2013, with 7 verified tests across that window. Early results center on the W140 era, represented here by the 1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe, which used the M120 V12 and reached 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. That established the first benchmark in this sample before the model moved into the lighter, newer W220 generation and a broader engine transition from naturally aspirated V12s to twin-turbocharged M275 applications.
Within W220, the 2001 Sedan posted 5.4 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2003 Sedan cut that to 4.3 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds @ 115 mph, the quickest quarter-mile recorded in the data. Across the W220 and W221 years covered here, output ranged from 362 to 510 hp, and all tested examples used gasoline powertrains.
By the W221 period, the S600 reached its quickest measured pace. The 2007 Sedan remains the all-time best at 4.2 seconds to 60 mph, while later tested W221 sedans stayed close to that level. No W222 S600 tests appear in this dataset, so the model’s standing today is defined by those final twin-turbo V12 W221 results and an overall 0-60 average of 4.71 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 Times by Generation: W140 to W221
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W221 | 2007–2013 | 4.50s | 4.20s — 2007 Sedan | 3 | The W221 generation (2007–2013) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 4.20 seconds. Output was 510 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
| W220 | 1999–2006 | 4.73s | 4.30s — 2003 Sedan | 3 | The W220 generation (1999–2006) averaged 4.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 493 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12, 5.8L V12 configurations. |
| W140 | 1992–1998 | 5.30s | 5.30s — 1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe | 1 | The W140 generation (1992–1998) averaged 5.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe at 5.30 seconds. Output was 496 hp across 7.0L V12 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
W221
2007–2013
Avg 0–60
4.50s
Fastest
4.20s
Tests
3
2007 Sedan
The W221 generation (2007–2013) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 4.20 seconds. Output was 510 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
W220
1999–2006
Avg 0–60
4.73s
Fastest
4.30s
Tests
3
2003 Sedan
The W220 generation (1999–2006) averaged 4.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 493 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12, 5.8L V12 configurations.
W140
1992–1998
Avg 0–60
5.30s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
1
1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe
The W140 generation (1992–1998) averaged 5.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe at 5.30 seconds. Output was 496 hp across 7.0L V12 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz S600 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 5 years
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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
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 107.9 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 510 hp
- Torque
- 612 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 7
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz S600 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S600 reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. In the same verified run, it covered the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds at 107.9 mph. That test car was a stock rear-wheel-drive sedan with the 510-hp, 612-lb-ft twin-turbo M275 V12.
The quickest Mercedes-Benz S600 on record is the 2007 S600 Sedan at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is also the fastest stock S600 tested. Across all 7 recorded S600 tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.71 seconds.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz S600 tested is the 2007 Sedan, which ran 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. There are no modified examples in the current record, so the quickest overall S600 and the quickest stock S600 are the same car.
Across 7 verified Mercedes-Benz S600 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.71 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.11 seconds at 110.2 mph. The quickest run to 60 mph is 4.2 seconds, while the slowest recorded S600 took 5.4 seconds.
The W221 Mercedes-Benz S600, covering model years 2007 to 2013, averages 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest W221 S600 is the 2007 Sedan at 4.2 seconds. All recorded W221 S600 examples use a twin-turbocharged gasoline powertrain with 510 hp.
The fastest W221 S600 on record is the 2007 Sedan, posting a 4.2-second 0-60 mph time. That makes it not only the quickest W221, but also the quickest Mercedes-Benz S600 overall among the 7 verified tests currently on record.
The W220 Mercedes-Benz S600, sold from 1999 to 2006, averages 4.73 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest run is 4.3 seconds by the 2003 Sedan. Recorded W220 S600 output ranges from 362 to 493 hp, with naturally aspirated and twin-turbo versions both represented.
The W140 Mercedes-Benz S600 has one recorded test, and it ran 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. That car is listed as the 1995 RENNtech S700 Coupe. In the current record, the W140 generation spans 1992 to 1998 and shows 496 hp from a naturally aspirated gasoline setup.
The Sedan is quicker. Across 6 sedan tests, the Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan averages 4.62 seconds from 0-60 mph and has a best run of 4.2 seconds. The lone RENNtech S700 Coupe test recorded 5.3 seconds, so the sedan holds both the lower average and the quicker best time.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for a Mercedes-Benz S600 is 12.5 seconds at 115 mph, set by a 2003 Sedan. Across all 7 tests, the average S600 quarter-mile is 13.11 seconds at 110.2 mph. For the current 2013 model, the quarter-mile time is 13.1 seconds at 107.9 mph.
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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