Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class in this catalogue is a multi-generation flagship line. The file records 13 generations (pokoleniy: 13) and shows 9 of them (pokoleniy_pokazano: 9). The earliest listed block is 2 generation, restyling, 1985-04-01–1991-04-30, body Coupe, 60 versions (12 listed). The latest listed block is 6 generation, restyling, 2017-04-01–2021-01-31, body Cabrio, 21 versions (12 listed).

The Mercedes S-Class in this catalogue is a multi-generation flagship line. The file records 13 generations (`pokoleniy`: 13) and shows 9 of them (`pokoleniy_pokazano`: 9). The earliest listed block is 2 generation, restyling, 1985-04-011991-04-30, body Coupe, 60 versions (12 listed). The latest listed block is 6 generation, restyling, 2017-04-012021-01-31, body Cabrio, 21 versions (12 listed). Across the nine records the claimed version counts are 60, 28, 14, 14, 18, 21, 35, 26, and 21. Fuel types among listed engines are Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid, and Plug-in. Drive labels are RWD and AWD. Gearboxes are Automatic (4, 5, 7, or 9 speeds) or Manual (5 speeds). Boost labels in the data are Turbo, No, or not measured.

Generations

2nd generation (restyling listed). Years 1985-04-011991-04-30, body Coupe, 60 versions in the record, 12 listed. All listed engines are Gasoline, 8 cylinders, V-shaped, RWD. Names are 4.2 AT (204 hp, 218 hp, 224 hp), 4.2 MT (204 hp, 218 hp, 224 hp), 5.0 MT (223 hp, 245 hp, 252 hp, 265 hp), and 5.0 AT (252 hp, 265 hp). Displacement is 4196 or 4200 cm³ on the 4.2 line and 4973 cm³ on the 5.0 line. Tank capacity is not measured on these 12. Ground clearance is 150 mm where given.

3rd generation (base + restyling). Base: 1991-01-012000-09-30, body Sedan Long, 28 versions (12 listed). Restyling: 1994-01-011999-12-31, body Sedan, 14 versions (12 listed). Listed petrol units include 3.2 AT4 / 3.2 AT5 / 3.2 AT / 3.2 MT (231 hp, 3199 cm³), 4.2 AT4 / 4.2 AT5 / 4.2 AT (279 hp or 286 hp, 4196 cm³), 5.0 AT (320 hp or 326 hp, 4973 cm³), 6.0 AT (394 hp or 408 hp, 5987 cm³), 2.8 MT and 2.8 AT (193 hp, 2799 cm³). Diesels on the restyle list are 3.0 AT (177 hp, 2996 cm³) and 3.5 AT (150 hp, 3449 cm³). Tanks are 100 l. Clearance is 150 mm.

4th generation (base + restyling). Base: 1998-09-012005-08-31, body Limousine, 14 versions (12 listed). Restyling: 2002-01-012006-01-31, body Sedan, 18 versions (12 listed). Named petrol versions include S280 2.8 AT (204 hp), S320 3.2 AT and S320 3.2 AT (224 hp), S350 3.7 AT (245 hp), S430 4.3 AT (279 hp), S500 5.0 AT (306 hp), S600 5.8 AT (367 hp), S600 5.5 AT (500 hp). Diesels include S320CDI 3.2 AT (197 hp), S320 3.2 AT (197 hp Diesel), S400 4.0 AT (250 hp Diesel), S320d 3.2 AT (204 hp), S400d 4.0 AT (250 hp). Tanks are 88 l. Clearance is 150 mm. Gearboxes on the listed set are Automatic, 5 speeds.

5th generation (base + restyling). Base: 2005-09-012009-05-31, body Limousine, 21 versions (12 listed). Restyling: 2009-06-012013-05-31, body Sedan Long, 35 versions (12 listed). Petrol names include S300 3.0 AT (231 hp), S350 3.5 AT (272 hp and 306 hp), S400 3.5 AT (299 hp Hybrid), S450 4.7 AT (340 hp), S500 5.5 AT (388 hp), S500 4.7 AT (435 hp), S500 4.7 AT (435 hp), S600 6.2 AT (525 hp, 8 cylinders, V-shaped, boost No), S600 5.5 AT (517 hp, 12 cylinders, Turbo). Diesels include S320d 3.0 AT (235 hp), S420d 4.0 AT (320 hp), and 2.1 AT (204 hp Diesel). Tanks are 90 l. Clearance is 145 mm or 150 mm.

6th generation (base + restyling). Base: 2013-01-012018-01-31, body Cabrio, 26 versions (12 listed). Restyling: 2017-04-012021-01-31, body Cabrio, 21 versions (12 listed). Listed names: S500 4.7 AT (455 hp), S400 3.0 AT (367 hp), S350d 3.0 AT (249 / 252 / 258 hp), S300h 2.1 AT (204 hp Hybrid), S400h 3.5 AT (299 hp Hybrid, boost No), S500e 3.0 AT (436 hp Plug-in), then restyle S560 4.0 AT (469 hp), S450 3.0 AT (367 hp), S450 3.0 AT (367 hp), S400d 2.9 AT (340 hp), S350d 2.9 AT (286 hp), S500 3.0 AT (435 hp), S600 6.0 AT (530 hp). Tanks are 80 l, 70 l, or 63 l. Top speed where measured is 250 km/h on several restyle petrol and diesel units.

Engines and specs

Exact names. Same name is split by horsepower, drive, mass, or consumption.

Generation blockVersionhpNmcm³FuelCylLayoutBoostGearboxSpeedsDrive
6 restyle CabrioS560 4.0 AT4697003982Gasoline8V-shapedTurboAutomatic9AWD
6 restyle CabrioS560 4.0 AT4697003982Gasoline8V-shapedTurboAutomatic9RWD
6 restyle CabrioS450 3.0 AT3675002996Gasoline6V-shapedTurboAutomatic9AWD
6 restyle CabrioS400d 2.9 AT3407002925Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic9RWD
6 restyle CabrioS600 6.0 AT5308305980Gasoline12V-shapedTurboAutomatic7RWD
6 restyle CabrioS350d 2.9 AT2866002925Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic9RWD
6 restyle CabrioS450 3.0 AT367not measured2996Gasoline6V-shapedTurboAutomatic9RWD
6 restyle CabrioS500 3.0 AT4355202999Gasoline6InlineTurboAutomatic9RWD
6 base CabrioS500 4.7 AT4557004663Gasoline8V-shapedTurboAutomatic9 or 7RWD or AWD
6 base CabrioS400 3.0 AT3675002996Gasoline6V-shapedTurboAutomatic7AWD
6 base CabrioS350d 3.0 AT249 / 252 / 2586202987Diesel6V-shapedTurboAutomatic7AWD or RWD
6 base CabrioS300h 2.1 AT2045002143Hybrid4InlineTurboAutomatic7RWD
6 base CabrioS400h 3.5 AT2993923498Hybrid6V-shapedNoAutomatic7RWD
6 base CabrioS500e 3.0 AT4366502996Plug-in6V-shapedTurboAutomatic7RWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS350 3.5 AT3063703498Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic7AWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS350 3.5 AT2723503498Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic7AWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS500 4.7 AT4357004663Gasoline8V-shapedTurboAutomatic7AWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS500 4.7 AT4357004663Gasoline8V-shapedTurboAutomatic7RWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS450 4.7 AT3404604663Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic7RWD or AWD
5 restyle Sedan Long2.1 AT2045002143Diesel4InlineTurboAutomatic7RWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS320d 3.0 AT2355402987Diesel6V-shapedTurboAutomatic7RWD or AWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS400 3.5 AT2993853498Hybrid6V-shapedNoAutomatic7RWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS600 5.5 AT5178305513Gasoline12V-shapedTurboAutomatic5RWD
5 restyle Sedan LongS300 3.0 AT2313002996Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic7RWD
5 base LimousineS600 6.2 AT5256306208Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic7RWD
5 base LimousineS350 3.5 AT2723503498Gasoline6V-shapedNo or TurboAutomatic7AWD or RWD
5 base LimousineS450 4.7 AT3404604663Gasoline8V-shapedNo or not measuredAutomatic7AWD or RWD
5 base LimousineS500 5.5 AT3885305461Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic7AWD or RWD
5 base LimousineS320d 3.0 AT2355402987Diesel6V-shapedTurboAutomatic7AWD or RWD
5 base LimousineS420d 4.0 AT3207303996Diesel8V-shapedTurboAutomatic7RWD
4 restyle SedanS280 2.8 AT2042702799Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 restyle SedanS350 3.7 AT2453503724Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic5AWD or RWD
4 restyle SedanS430 4.3 AT2794004266Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD or AWD
4 restyle SedanS500 5.0 AT3064604966Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD or AWD
4 restyle SedanS320d 3.2 AT2045003222Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic5RWD
4 restyle SedanS400d 4.0 AT2505603996Diesel8V-shapedTurboAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS600 5.8 AT3675305786Gasoline12V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS600 5.5 AT5008005513Gasoline12V-shapedTurboAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS500 5.0 AT3064604966Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS280 2.8 AT2042702799Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS320 3.2 AT2243153199Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS320 3.2 AT2243153199Gasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS320 3.2 AT1974703224Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS320CDI 3.2 AT1974703224Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS430 4.3 AT2794004266Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
4 base LimousineS400 4.0 AT2505603996Diesel8V-shapedTurboAutomatic5RWD
3 restyle Sedan2.8 MT1932702799Gasoline6InlineNoManual5RWD
3 restyle Sedan2.8 AT1932702799Gasoline6InlineNoAutomatic5RWD
3 restyle Sedan3.2 MT2313153199Gasoline6InlineNoManual5RWD
3 restyle Sedan3.2 AT2313153199Gasoline6InlineNoAutomatic5 or 4RWD
3 restyle Sedan4.2 AT2794004196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
3 restyle Sedan5.0 AT3204704973Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
3 restyle Sedan6.0 AT3945705987Gasoline12V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
3 restyle Sedan3.0 AT1773302996Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic4RWD
3 restyle Sedan3.5 AT1503103449Diesel6InlineTurboAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long3.2 AT42313153199Gasoline6InlineNoAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long3.2 AT52313153199Gasoline6InlineNoAutomatic5RWD
3 base Sedan Long4.2 AT42794004196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long4.2 AT52794004196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
3 base Sedan Long4.2 AT2864104196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long4.2 AT2794004196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long5.0 AT3204704973Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5 or 4RWD
3 base Sedan Long5.0 AT3264804973Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic5RWD
3 base Sedan Long6.0 AT4085805987Gasoline12V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
3 base Sedan Long6.0 AT3945705987Gasoline12V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
2 restyle Coupe4.2 AT2043104196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
2 restyle Coupe4.2 AT2183304196Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
2 restyle Coupe4.2 AT2243254200Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
2 restyle Coupe4.2 MT204 / 218 / 224not measured4200Gasoline8V-shapedNoManual5RWD
2 restyle Coupe5.0 MT223 / 245not measured4973Gasoline8V-shapedNoManual5RWD
2 restyle Coupe5.0 MT252 / 265390 / 4054973Gasoline8V-shapedNoManual5RWD
2 restyle Coupe5.0 AT2523904973Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD
2 restyle Coupe5.0 AT2654054973Gasoline8V-shapedNoAutomatic4RWD

Engine placement on later listed units is Front, longitudinal. Injection, where given, is Direct injection (direct). Compression examples: S560 4.0 AT 10.5; S400d 2.9 AT 15.5; S600 6.0 AT restyle 9. Bore × stroke examples: S560 4.0 AT 83 × 92 (not measured on one AWD row); S450 3.0 AT 88 × 82.1; S400d 2.9 AT 82 × 92.4; S600 6.0 AT 82.6 × 93. Fuel labels: 95 on petrol rows that list fuel, Diesel on diesel rows. Eco class Euro 6 is listed on 6th-generation restyle versions that carry it.

Performance and economy

0–100 km/h (s), where measured. Fastest listed restyle 6th-gen figures: S560 4.0 AT 4.6 (several AWD/RWD rows) and 4.7 on one RWD 63 l tank row; S600 6.0 AT 4.6; S500 3.0 AT 4.8; S400d 2.9 AT 5.4; S450 3.0 AT 5.5; S350d 2.9 AT 6.0. S450 3.0 AT 367 hp: 0–100 not measured. 6th-gen base: S500 4.7 AT 4.6 or 4.8; S500e 3.0 AT 5.2; S400 3.0 AT 5.6; S350d 3.0 AT 6.8; S400h 3.5 AT 6.8; S300h 2.1 AT 7.6. 5th-gen: S600 5.5 AT 4.6; S600 6.2 AT 4.6; S500 4.7 AT / S500 4.7 AT 5.0; S500 5.5 AT 5.4 (AWD) and 5.6 (RWD); S450 4.7 AT 5.9; S420d 4.0 AT 6.0; S350 3.5 AT 7.1 (306 hp), 7.2 or 7.3 (272 hp); S400 3.5 AT Hybrid 7.2; S320d 3.0 AT 7.5 (RWD; AWD restyle 0–100 not measured); S300 3.0 AT 8.2; 2.1 AT 8.2. 4th-gen: S500 5.0 AT 6.5; S600 5.8 AT 6.3; S600 5.5 AT 500 hp 0–100 not measured; S430 4.3 AT 7.1 (RWD restyle), 7.3 (base), 7.4 (AWD restyle); S350 3.7 AT 7.6 (RWD), 7.9 (AWD); S400d 4.0 AT / S400 4.0 AT 7.8; S320d 3.2 AT / S320CDI 3.2 AT / Diesel S320 3.2 AT 8.2 or 8.5; S280 2.8 AT 9.5. 3rd-gen: 6.0 AT 408 hp 6.3; 6.0 AT 394 hp 6.6; 5.0 AT 326 hp 6.7; 5.0 AT 320 hp 7.3; 4.2 AT 286 hp 7.6; 4.2 AT 279 hp 8.3; 3.2 petrol 8.9 or 9.3; 2.8 MT 10.8; 2.8 AT 11.0; 3.0 AT Diesel 11.1; 3.5 AT Diesel 12.9. 2nd-gen Coupe: 5.0 AT 265 hp 7.2; 5.0 AT 252 hp 7.5; 4.2 AT 218/224 hp 8.3; 4.2 AT 204 hp 8.7; 4.2 MT and several 5.0 MT rows: 0–100 not measured.

Top speed. Where filled on 6th-generation restyle petrol/diesel rows it is 250 km/h. Many earlier rows: not measured.

Fuel use (l/100 km) and CO2 (g/km). Lowest mixed figure listed: S500e 3.0 AT 2.8 mixed; city and highway not measured; CO2 not measured. S300h 2.1 AT: 4.8 / 4.6 / 4.7. S400d 2.9 AT: 7.6 / 5.1 / 6.0, CO2 159. S350d 2.9 AT: 7.6 / 5.1 / 6.0, CO2 160. S500 3.0 AT: 9.9 / 6.1 / 7.5, CO2 171. S560 4.0 AT rows differ: mixed 8.8 (AWD, 63 l, CO2 200), 9.8 (RWD 63 l, CO2 223), 10.1 (RWD, kerb 2075, CO2 230), 10.2 (AWD, kerb 2135, CO2 232), 10.3 (RWD, kerb 2155, CO2 235); one AWD S560 4.0 AT has city/highway/mixed and CO2 not measured. S600 6.0 AT restyle: 16.8 / 8.7 / 11.6, CO2 270. S450 3.0 AT: consumption and CO2 not measured. Highest mixed in the listed set: restyle 3rd-gen 6.0 AT 16.9 (city 24.5 / highway 12.5). 2nd-gen Coupe listed consumption: not measured.

Dimensions and weight

Ground clearance (mm). 2nd–4th listed blocks: 150. 5th: 145 or 150. 6th base: 130 or 140. 6th restyle: 114 (S560 4.0 AT RWD kerb 2155), 119 (two S560 4.0 AT rows), 128 (S400d 2.9 AT, S350d 2.9 AT, S500 3.0 AT, one S560 4.0 AT RWD), 130 (S450 3.0 AT AWD, S600 6.0 AT). Several 6th-restyle rows: clearance not measured.

Kerb / gross (kg), examples. Lightest listed kerb: 2nd-gen 4.2 MT 1610. 6th restyle span: 2020 (S350d 2.9 AT) to 2160 (S600 6.0 AT); S560 4.0 AT kerb 2075, 2125, 2135, 2155 depending on row; one AWD S560 4.0 AT kerb not measured. Gross examples: S560 4.0 AT 2625–2805; S600 6.0 AT 2790; S400d 2.9 AT 2740; 5th S600 5.5 AT 2690; 4th S600 5.5 AT 500 hp gross not measured, kerb 2500; 3rd 6.0 AT gross 2720.

Tank (l). 100 (3rd), 88 (4th), 90 (5th), 70 or 80 (6th base), 63 or 80 (6th restyle). 2nd-gen Coupe tank: not measured.

Wheels (where listed). 6th restyle S600 6.0 AT: 245/45 R19 and 275/40 R19. 5th restyle S600 5.5 AT: 255/45 R18 and 275/45 R18. 5th base S600 6.2 AT: 255/40 R19 and 275/40 R19. 5th base S350 3.5 AT AWD Turbo: 255/45 R18 and 275/45 R18. All other listed versions: wheels not measured.

Chassis labels (later listed versions). Front and rear suspension: Independent, pneumatic. Front brakes: Ventilated disc. Rear brakes: Disc ventilated (label as in data).

Which version to choose

Use the numbers; this is not a price ranking.

Lowest mixed fuel among listed 6th-gen restyle: S400d 2.9 AT and S350d 2.9 AT at 6.0 l/100 km. S400d 2.9 AT adds 54 hp (340 vs 286) at the same 700 vs 600 Nm band and the same 5.4 vs 6.0 s 0–100. Tank 63 l vs 80 l on several petrol S560 4.0 AT rows.

Plug-in / hybrid on 6th base: S500e 3.0 AT mixed 2.8 is 1.9 l/100 km below S300h 2.1 AT mixed 4.7, with 436 vs 204 hp and 5.2 vs 7.6 s. S400h 3.5 AT is 299 hp, boost No, mixed 6.8.

Petrol 6th restyle, same 4.6 s: S560 4.0 AT 469 hp / 700 Nm vs S600 6.0 AT 530 hp / 830 Nm. The V12 is +61 hp and +130 Nm, 7-speed vs 9-speed, mixed 11.6 vs 8.8–10.3 on S560 4.0 AT rows that list consumption. S500 3.0 AT 435 hp is 4.8 s, mixed 7.5, 171 g/km CO2.

AWD vs RWD on the same name. S450 3.0 AT AWD 367 hp: 5.5 s, mixed 9.6, kerb 2055. S450 3.0 AT RWD 367 hp: 0–100, consumption, torque, and clearance not measured; kerb 2125 (70 kg more). S560 4.0 AT AWD vs RWD both 469 hp / 4.6 s on several rows; AWD mixed figures 8.8 or 10.2 vs RWD 9.8–10.3.

5th-gen diesel vs petrol. S420d 4.0 AT 320 hp, 730 Nm, 6.0 s, mixed 9.4 vs S450 4.7 AT 340 hp, 460 Nm, 5.9 s, mixed 11.2–11.8. S320d 3.0 AT 235 hp is 7.5 s; AWD restyle consumption not measured.

4th-gen: S280 2.8 AT 204 hp, 9.5 s, mixed 11.5 vs S500 5.0 AT 306 hp, 6.5 s, mixed 11.9–13.4. Diesel S320d 3.2 AT 204 hp mixed 7.9 vs petrol S280 2.8 AT mixed 11.5 at the same 204 hp.

3rd-gen: 6.0 AT 408 hp is 6.3 s vs 3.5 AT Diesel 150 hp at 12.9 s (6.6 s slower). 3.2 AT5 mixed 11.1 vs 3.2 AT4 mixed 12.3 at the same 231 hp.

2nd-gen Coupe: 5.0 AT 265 hp is 7.2 s vs 4.2 AT 204 hp at 8.7 s (1.5 s). Manual 4.2 MT / 5.0 MT 0–100 and consumption not measured; kerb 1610 vs 1620–1650 on the Automatic rows.

Reliability / problems. The data file has no failure rates, recall lists, or reliability scores; those items are not measured here.

Interior / Maybach / AMG / 2026. Not present in this dataset. Body types that are present are Cabrio, Sedan Long, Limousine, Sedan, and Coupe as labelled above.