On this page you will find the top speed and number of horsepower for various engines installed in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 12 generations.
I also have a page with the fuel tank capacity in Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Here you can find how much different generations of Mercedes-Benz S-Class weighs.
And here are the dimensions for different generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Speed
Below you will find tables with information about the various engines that you can find in Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
If you see something that is not correct, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page and I will correct it.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 Top Speed (1973 – 1981)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1973 and 1981.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S W116 | Petrol | 156 hp | 190 km/h | 118 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S W116 | Petrol | 160 hp | 190 km/h | 118 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 | Petrol | 177 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 | Petrol | 185 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 | Petrol | 195 hp | 205 km/h | 127 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 | Petrol | 200 hp | 205 km/h | 127 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116 | Petrol | 217 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116 | Petrol | 225 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SE 6.9 W116 | Petrol | 286 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SD W116 | Diesel | 115 hp | 165 km/h | 103 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 Top Speed (1980 – 1985)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1980 and 1985.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S W126 | Petrol | 156 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W126 | Petrol | 185 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 380 SE W126 | Petrol | 204 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 380 SE W126 | Petrol | 218 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 | Petrol | 231 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 | Petrol | 240 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 Facelift Top Speed (1986 – 1992)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1986 and 1992.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 260 SE W126 | Petrol | 160 hp | 200 km/h | 124 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W126 | Petrol | 180 hp | 205 km/h | 127 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W126 | Petrol | 188 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 420 SE W126 | Petrol | 204 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 420 SE W126 | Petrol | 218 hp | 218 km/h | 135 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 | Petrol | 223 hp | 220 km/h | 137 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 420 SE W126 | Petrol | 224 hp | 220 km/h | 137 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL W126 | Petrol | 242 hp | 228 km/h | 142 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 | Petrol | 245 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 | Petrol | 252 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 560 SE W126 | Petrol | 272 hp | 238 km/h | 148 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 560 SE W126 | Petrol | 279 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 560 SE W126 | Petrol | 300 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140 Top Speed (1991 – 1994)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1991 and 1994.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 2.8 W140 | Petrol | 193 hp | 210 km/h | 130 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W140 | Petrol | 231 hp | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 400 SE W140 | Petrol | 286 hp | 245 km/h | 152 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC W140 | Petrol | 320 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W140 | Petrol | 326 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC W140 | Petrol | 394 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 600 SE W140 | Petrol | 408 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbo W140 | Diesel | 150 hp | 185 km/h | 115 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140 Facelift Top Speed (1994 – 1999)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1994 and 1999.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 280 W140 | Petrol | 193 hp | 215 km/h | 134 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 W140 | Petrol | 231 hp | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 420 W140 | Petrol | 279 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W140 | Petrol | 320 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W140 | Petrol | 394 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 TD W140 | Diesel | 150 hp | 185 km/h | 115 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 300 TD W140 | Diesel | 177 hp | 206 km/h | 128 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Top Speed (1999 – 2003)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 1999 and 2003.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 W220 | Petrol | 224 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 430 W220 | Petrol | 279 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG W220 | Petrol | 360 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W220 | Petrol | 367 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W220 | Diesel | 197 hp | 228 km/h | 142 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI W220 | Diesel | 250 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Facelift Top Speed (2003 – 2005)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 2003 and 2005.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 W220 | Petrol | 245 hp | 246 km/h | 153 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 4MATIC W220 | Petrol | 245 hp | 242 km/h | 150 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 430 W220 | Petrol | 279 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 430 4MATIC W220 | Petrol | 279 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC W220 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W220 | Petrol | 500 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG W220 | Petrol | 500 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG W220 | Petrol | 612 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W220 | Diesel | 204 hp | 235 km/h | 146 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI W220 | Diesel | 260 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Top Speed (2006 – 2009)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 2006 and 2009.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 W221 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 W221 | Petrol | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC W221 | Petrol | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W221 | Petrol | 388 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC W221 | Petrol | 388 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W221 | Petrol | 517 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG W221 | Petrol | 525 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG W221 | Petrol | 612 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI 4MATIC W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 245 km/h | 152 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 CDI W221 | Diesel | 320 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Facelift Top Speed (2010 – 2013)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 2010 and 2013.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 W221 | Petrol | 272 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Petrol | 306 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 W221 | Petrol | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W221 | Petrol | 388 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC W221 | Petrol | 388 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Petrol | 435 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Petrol | 435 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W221 | Petrol | 517 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG W221 | Petrol | 525 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG W221 | Petrol | 544 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W221 | Diesel | 235 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC W221 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC W221 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 CDI W221 | Diesel | 320 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID W221 | Petrol | 299 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Top Speed (2014 – 2017)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 2014 and 2017.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 4MATIC W222 | Petrol | 333 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 4MATIC W222 | Petrol | 367 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 W222 | Petrol | 455 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC W222 | Petrol | 455 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 600 W222 | Petrol | 530 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG 4MATIC L W222 | Petrol | 585 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG W222 | Petrol | 630 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 d W222 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 d 4MATIC W222 | Diesel | 258 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID W222 | Petrol | 333 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID W222 | Diesel | 231 hp | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 e W222 | Petrol | 442 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Facelift Top Speed (2018 – 2021)
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class between the years 2018 and 2021.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 560 W222 | Petrol | 469 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC W222 | Petrol | 469 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 4MATIC+ W222 | Petrol | 612 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 d W222 | Diesel | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 d 4MATIC W222 | Diesel | 286 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 d 4MATIC W222 | Diesel | 340 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC W222 | Petrol | 389 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 560 e W222 | Petrol | 489 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 Top Speed (2021 – )
Here you will find the top speed for different engines in Mercedes-Benz S-Class from the year 2021 until today.
| Model | Fuel | Horsepower | Top Speed km/h | Top Speed mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC W223 | Petrol | 503 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 400 d 4MATIC W223 | Diesel | 330 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 e W223 | Petrol | 510 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC W223 | Petrol | 435 hp | 250 km/h | 155 mph |