2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 performance summary
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 makes 429 hp and 700 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.9s, about 4.6s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 12.87s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 75% of the cars in our database, with more power than 77% of them and a higher top speed than 69%. That works out to roughly 254 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 ranks against 1,333 cars
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 | 429 | 4.9s | 250 km/h | 12.87s |
| Volkswagen Touareg V8 | 421 | 4.9s | 250 km/h | 12.87s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 | 429 | 5.2s | 250 km/h | 13.18s |
| Nissan Skyline | 400 | 5.0s | 250 km/h | 12.98s |
| Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid | 455 | 4.8s | 253 km/h | 12.76s |
| Mercedes-Benz GT 53 | 429 | 4.5s | 250 km/h | 12.46s |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 FAQ
What is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 0-60 mph time?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 does 0-60 mph in about 4.6s, based on its 4.9s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 have?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 is listed at 429 hp with 700 Nm of torque.
What is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 quarter-mile at 12.87s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Touareg V8, Mercedes-Benz GLE 53, Nissan Skyline.