2026 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC specifications

2026 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3106 mm 122.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1660 mm 65.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1683 mm 66.3 inches
Length 5194 mm 204.5 inches
Width 1921 mm 75.6 inches
Height 1503 mm 59.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 2175 kg 4795 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76 litres 16.7 [20.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 256 Evo
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2999 cc
(183.01 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 92.35 mm
3.27 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 449 PS (443 bhp) (330 kW)
at 5500-6100 rpm
maximum torque 600 Nm (443 ft·lb) (61.2 kgm)
at 2200-5000 rpm
Specific output 110.2 kW/litre
149.8 ps/litre
147.7 bhp/litre
2.42 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 200.07 Nm/litre
2.42 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2514.1 kPa (364.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.83 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
Hybrid drivetrain
Secondary motor type 48V mild hybrid system
Secondary power 23.0 PS (22.7 bhp, 16.9 kW)
Secondary torque 205.0 Nm (151 ft·lb, 21 kgm)
Maximum system output
Maximum system torque
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
206.51 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
151.88 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
203.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.58 kg/kW
11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
187.00 g/km WLTP
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8½J x 19 ET31.5
Wheel size rear 8½J x 19 ET31.5
Tyres front 255/45 R 19
Tyres rear 255/45 R 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 370 mm
Rear brake diameter 360 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 9 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.6
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID854700
Production total
Model code
Model family W 223
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2026 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC added 2026-01-30.
Last modified 2026-02-01.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 9A 2925 cm3/178.5cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 2070 kg
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class -
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