Mercedes-Benz S600

19962017 · 20 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
14
Best
16

The Mercedes-Benz S600 has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2017. Over this period, the S600 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 16 MPG, with an overall average of 14 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2017
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$4,300132216MPG
2016
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
2015
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$4,300132116MPG
2013
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121914MPG
2012
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121914MPG
2011
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121914MPG
2010
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2009
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2008
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2007
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2006
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2005
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2004
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2003
5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121714MPG
2002
5.8L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300132116MPG
2001
5.8L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1999
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
1998
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
1997
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950111714MPG
1996
6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950111714MPG

Historical Efficiency

2017
16
2016
16
2015
16
2013
14
2012
14
2011
14
2010
13
2009
13
2008
13
2007
13
2006
13
2005
13
2004
13
2003
14
2002
16
2001
16
1999
13
1998
13
1997
14
1996
14

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (S600) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercedes-Benz S600. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2017
3
2016
1
2015
3
2011
1
2001
1
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