2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Technical Data
Vehicle Data
| S550 | S550 4MATIC |
S63 AMG | |
| Vehicle Type | Five-passenger flagship sedan | Five-passenger flagship sedan | Five-passenger flagship sedan |
| Chassis | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody |
Engine
| S550 | S550 4MATIC |
S63 AMG | |
| Engine | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Engine block material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Valve arrangement | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder |
| Valvetrain | DOHC per cylinder | DOHC per cylinder | DOHC per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 4,663 | 4,663 | 5,461 cc |
| Bore (in.) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.86 |
| Stroke (in.) | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.56 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 455 @ 5,250 - 5,500 | 455 @ 5,250 - 5,500 | 577 @ 5,500rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm | 516 @ 1,800 - 3,500 | 516 @ 1,800 - 3,500 | 664 lb-ft @ 2,250 - 3,750 |
| Intake system | 2 turbochargers | 2 turbochargers | 2 turbochargers |
| Max. engine speed (rpm) | 6,300 | 6,300 | 6,500 |
Performance
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| 0-60 (seconds) | 4.8 (est.) | 4.8 (est.) | 3.9 (est) |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 | 130 | 186 |
|
Fuel mileage |
17/26/20 | 16/26/19 | 15/23/18 |
Transmission
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Shift controls | Direct Select | Direct Select | Direct Select |
| Gear ratios | |||
| 1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | -- |
| 2 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | -- |
| 3 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | -- |
| 4 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | -- |
| 5 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | -- |
| 6 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | -- |
| 7 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | -- |
| R | -3.42 | -3.42 | -- |
| R2 “comfort mode” | -2.23 | -2.23 | -- |
| Final drive | 2.65 | 2.65 | -- |
Suspension/Steering
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| Suspension | Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping/Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping | Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping/Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping | Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping/Air spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping |
| Front | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension |
| Rear | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension |
| Steering | Electro-mechanical speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
Electro-mechanical speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
Electro-mechanical speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Steering ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40 | 40 | TBA |
| Stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | -- |
| Traction control | TBA | TBA | -- |
Exterior Dimensions
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 124.6 | 124.6 | 124.6 |
| Length (in.) | 206.5 | 206.5 | 208.1 |
| Width including mirrors (in.) |
83.86 | 83.86 | 83.86 |
| Width excluding mirrors (in.) |
74.8 | 74.8 | 75.98 |
| Height (in.) | 58.7 | 58.7 | 59.0 |
| Ground clearance (in.) |
4.99 | 4.99 | 5.3 |
| Track front (in.) | 63.94 | 63.94 | 64.68 |
| Track rear (in.) | 64.45 | 64.45 | 64.72 |
Interior Dimensions
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| Cabin volume (cu. ft.) |
TBA | TBA | 42.09 in |
| Head room front (in.) |
42.09 | 42.09 | -- |
Capacities
| S550 | S550 4MATIC | S63 AMG | |
| Cabin volume (cu. ft.) |
TBA | TBA | -- |
| Cargo volume seats up | TBA | TBA | -- |
| Cargo volume back/mid row down | TBA | TBA | -- |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | 4,442 | TBA | 4806 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | TBA | TBA | -- |
| Towing (lbs.) | TBA | TBA | 21.1 |
| Max. total payload (lbs.) | TBA | TBA | -- |
| Fuel tank (gallons) | 21.1 | 21.1 | -- |
