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Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 9G-TRONIC, 9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 7G-TRONIC, 7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 9 G-TRONIC
    • Average acceleration: 4.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4856 rpm
    • Average torque: 694 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2029 kg / 4474 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2929 kg / 6458 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 350d —9G-TRONIC (600 Nm)
  • S 400d —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 560 V8 —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 V8 —9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (900 Nm)
  • S 500 —9G-TRONIC (520 Nm)
  • S 450 —9G-TRONIC (500 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —7G-TRONIC (830 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 V12 —7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (1000 Nm)
  • S 560e V6 —9 G-TRONIC (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 350d 9G-TRONIC—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400d 9G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 560 V8 9G-TRONIC—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 V8 9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.3 s to 60 mph (3.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 9G-TRONIC—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 9G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 7G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 V12 7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 560e V6 9 G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 350d 9G-TRONIC—3400-4600 rpm.
  • S 400d 9G-TRONIC—3600-4400 rpm.
  • S 560 V8 9G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 V8 9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—5500-6000 rpm.
  • S 500 9G-TRONIC—5900-6100 rpm.
  • S 450 9G-TRONIC—5500-6100 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 7G-TRONIC—4900-5300 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 V12 7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—4800-5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 350d Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3400-4600 rpm. 96%
    S 400d Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600-4400 rpm. 96%
    S 560 V8 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 V8 Automatic 9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    S 500 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5900-6100 rpm. 84%
    S 450 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5500-6100 rpm. 84%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4900-5300 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 65 V12 Automatic 7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT Rear wheel drive 4800-5400 rpm. 91%
    S 560e V6 Automatic 9 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle S 350d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400-4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 400d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 560 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 450
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900-5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 65 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 TCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 560e V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 4.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4730 rpm
      • Average torque: 604 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1942 kg / 4282 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2797 kg / 6167 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 560 V8 —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 350d —9G-TRONIC (600 Nm)
  • S 400d —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 450 —9G-TRONIC (500 Nm)
  • S 500 —9G-TRONIC (520 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 560 V8 9G-TRONIC—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350d 9G-TRONIC—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400d 9G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 9G-TRONIC—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 9G-TRONIC—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 560 V8 9G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 350d 9G-TRONIC—3400-4600 rpm.
  • S 400d 9G-TRONIC—3600-4400 rpm.
  • S 450 9G-TRONIC—5500-6100 rpm.
  • S 500 9G-TRONIC—5900-6100 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 560 V8 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 350d Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3400-4600 rpm. 96%
    S 400d Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600-4400 rpm. 96%
    S 450 Automatic 9G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6100 rpm. 84%
    S 500 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5900-6100 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 560 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400-4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 400d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 450
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9G-TRONIC, 7G-TRONIC PLUS
      • Average acceleration: 4.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5125 rpm
      • Average torque: 850 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2225 kg / 4906 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3215 kg / 7089 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 560 V8 —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 650 V12 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (1000 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 560 V8 9G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 650 V12 7G-TRONIC PLUS—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 560 V8 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 650 V12 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 560 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 650 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9 G-TRONIC, 7 G-TRONIC, 9 MCT
      • Average acceleration: 3.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5183 rpm
      • Average torque: 867 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 2 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2122 kg / 4679 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3067 kg / 6763 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 560 —9 G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 —7 G-TRONIC (1000 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —9 MCT (900 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 560 9 G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 7 G-TRONIC—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 9 MCT—3.3 s to 60 mph (3.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 560 9 G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 7 G-TRONIC—4800-5400 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 9 MCT—5500-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 560 Automatic 9 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 65 Automatic 7 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4800-5400 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 9 MCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 560
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 65
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 MCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9 G-TRONIC, 9 MCT, 7 G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 4.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5263 rpm
      • Average torque: 775 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2038 kg / 4494 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2938 kg / 6478 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 560 —9 G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 450 —9 G-TRONIC (500 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —9 MCT (900 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 —7 G-TRONIC (1000 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 560 9 G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 9 G-TRONIC—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 9 MCT—3.3 s to 60 mph (3.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 7 G-TRONIC—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 560 9 G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 450 9 G-TRONIC—5500-6000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 9 MCT—5500-6000 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 7 G-TRONIC—4800-5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 560 Automatic 9 G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 450 Automatic 9 G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 9 MCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 65 Automatic 7 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4800-5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 560
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 450
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 MCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 65
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 3.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5263 rpm
      • Average torque: 1000 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 2 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2300 kg / 5072 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3335 kg / 7354 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 650 V12 —7G-TRONIC (1000 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 650 V12 7G-TRONIC—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 650 V12 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle S 650 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 3.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4900 rpm
      • Average torque: 830 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2300 kg / 5072 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3335 kg / 7354 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 600 V12 —7 G-TRONIC (830 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 600 V12 7 G-TRONIC—4900-5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 600 V12 Automatic 7 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4900-5300 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900-5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 7 MCT, 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
      • Average acceleration: 4.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5263 rpm
      • Average torque: 775 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2076 kg / 4578 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3021 kg / 6661 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 500 —7G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —7 MCT (900 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 —7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (1000 Nm)
  • S 400 —7G-TRONIC (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 7 MCT—3.7 s to 60 mph (3.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 7G-TRONIC—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 7 MCT—5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT—4800-5400 rpm.
  • S 400 7G-TRONIC—5500-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 500 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 7 MCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 65 Automatic 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT Rear wheel drive 4800-5400 rpm. 91%
    S 400 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 MCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 65
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 400
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9G-TRONIC, 7 MCT, 7 G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5183 rpm
      • Average torque: 867 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 2 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2110 kg / 4653 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3055 kg / 6736 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 500 V8 —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 V8 —7 MCT (900 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 V12 —7 G-TRONIC (1000 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 500 V8 9G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 V8 7 MCT—3.7 s to 60 mph (3.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 V12 7 G-TRONIC—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 500 V8 9G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 V8 7 MCT—5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 V12 7 G-TRONIC—4800-5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 500 V8 Automatic 9G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 V8 Automatic 7 MCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 65 V12 Automatic 7 G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4800-5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 MCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 65 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 9G-TRONIC, 7G-TRONIC PLUS
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5075 rpm
      • Average torque: 765 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2230 kg / 4917 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3220 kg / 7100 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 500 V8 —9G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (830 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 500 V8 9G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 500 V8 9G-TRONIC—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4900-5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 500 V8 Automatic 9G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 4900-5300 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900-5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC PLUS, 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4783 rpm
      • Average torque: 648 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1926 kg / 4247 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2781 kg / 6132 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 500 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (700 Nm)
  • S 350 BlueTEC —7G-TRONIC PLUS (620 Nm)
  • S 400 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (370 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (900 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—3600 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 300 BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive - -
    S 500 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 350 BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 400 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive - -
    AMG S 63 Automatic 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 300 BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350 BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 400
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC PLUS
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5100 rpm
      • Average torque: 644 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2049 kg / 4518 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2949 kg / 6503 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 400 HYBRID —7G-TRONIC PLUS (370 Nm)
  • S 500 4MATIC —7G-TRONIC PLUS (700 Nm)
  • S 600 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (830 Nm)
  • S 500 —7G-TRONIC PLUS (700 Nm)
  • S 350 BlueTEC —7G-TRONIC PLUS (620 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS—6500 rpm.
  • S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 600 7G-TRONIC PLUS—4900-5300 rpm.
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS—5250-5500 rpm.
  • S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 300 BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive - -
    S 400 HYBRID Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    S 500 4MATIC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 600 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 4900-5300 rpm. 91%
    S 500 Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Rear wheel drive 5250-5500 rpm. 91%
    S 350 BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle S 300 BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle S 400 HYBRID
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle S 500 4MATIC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 600
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900-5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350 BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5164 rpm
      • Average torque: 566 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1956 kg / 4313 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2856 kg / 6297 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)
  • S 450 CDI V8 —7G-TRONIC (730 Nm)
  • S 350 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 450 V8 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 V8 —5 AT (630 Nm)
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (500 Nm)
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC —7G-TRONIC (620 Nm)
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (370 Nm)
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —5 AT (800 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 CDI V8 7G-TRONIC—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 V8 7G-TRONIC—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 V8 5 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 5 AT—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 450 CDI V8 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 450 V8 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 V8 5 AT—6800 rpm.
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—4200 rpm.
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6500 rpm.
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—5250 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 5 AT—5250-5750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 400 HYBRID Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive - -
    S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 450 CDI V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 350 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 450 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 63 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    S 350 CDI BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5250-5750 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 400 HYBRID
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 450 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 450 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 63 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350 CDI BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5190 rpm
      • Average torque: 610 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2012 kg / 4436 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2912 kg / 6421 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 400 HYBRID —7G-TRONIC (385 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —5 AT (800 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 V12 —5 AT (1000 Nm)
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC —7G-TRONIC (620 Nm)
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 —7G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (370 Nm)
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (500 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —5 AT (830 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 V8 —5 AT (630 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • S 450 V8 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • S 350 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 450 CDI V8 —7G-TRONIC (730 Nm)
  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 5 AT—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 V12 5 AT—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 7G-TRONIC—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 5 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 V8 5 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 V8 7G-TRONIC—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 CDI V8 7G-TRONIC—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 5 AT—5250-5750 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 V12 5 AT—4800-5100 rpm.
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—5250 rpm.
  • S 350 CDI BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 7G-TRONIC—5250 rpm.
  • S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6500 rpm.
  • S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—4200 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 5 AT—5000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 V8 5 AT—6800 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 450 V8 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 450 CDI V8 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 400 HYBRID Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5250-5750 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 65 V12 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 4800-5100 rpm. 91%
    S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 91%
    S 350 CDI BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 450 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 350 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 450 CDI V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle S 400 HYBRID
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250-5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 65 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350 CDI BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 450 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 450 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5429 rpm
      • Average torque: 539 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1939 kg / 4275 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2794 kg / 6161 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 320 CDI —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)
  • S 350 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 420 CDI —7G-TRONIC (730 Nm)
  • S 450 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • S 500 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • S 550 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 V8 —7G-TRONIC (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 7G-TRONIC—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 550 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 V8 7G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 450 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 550 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 V8 7G-TRONIC—6800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 320 CDI Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 350 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 420 CDI Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 450 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 500 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 550 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 63 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle S 320 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 420 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 450
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 550
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 63 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 5G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5311 rpm
      • Average torque: 622 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2000 kg / 4410 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2900 kg / 6395 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 320 CDI —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)
  • S 350 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 420 CDI —7G-TRONIC (730 Nm)
  • S 450 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • S 500 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • S 550 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • S 600 —5G-TRONIC (830 Nm)
  • AMG S 63 —7G-TRONIC (630 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 —5G-TRONIC (1000 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 450 7G-TRONIC—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 550 7G-TRONIC—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 5G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 63 7G-TRONIC—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 5G-TRONIC—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 350 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC—3600 rpm.
  • S 450 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 500 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 550 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • S 600 5G-TRONIC—5000 rpm.
  • AMG S 63 7G-TRONIC—6800 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 5G-TRONIC—4800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 320 CDI Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 350 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 420 CDI Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    S 450 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 500 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 550 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    S 600 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 63 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    AMG S 65 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 320 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 420 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 450
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 550
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 600
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 63
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle AMG S 65
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 5G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5225 rpm
      • Average torque: 495 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1870 kg / 4123 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2725 kg / 6009 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 320 CDI —5 AT (500 Nm)
  • S 350 —5G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 430 V8 —5G-TRONIC (400 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —5G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • AMG S 55 V8 —5G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 400 CDI V8 —5G-TRONIC (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 320 CDI 5 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 5G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 320 CDI 5 AT—4200 rpm.
  • S 350 5G-TRONIC—5700 rpm.
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—5750 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—6100 rpm.
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 320 CDI Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    S 350 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    S 430 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5750 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 55 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    S 400 CDI V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle S 320 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 55 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 400 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5G-TRONIC, 5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5321 rpm
      • Average torque: 610 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1936 kg / 4269 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2791 kg / 6154 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 600 V12 —5G-TRONIC (800 Nm)
  • AMG S 65 —5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT (1000 Nm)
  • S 350 —5G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • S 430 V8 —5G-TRONIC (400 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —5G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • AMG S 55 V8 —5G-TRONIC (700 Nm)
  • S 400 CDI V8 —5G-TRONIC (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 600 V12 5G-TRONIC—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 65 5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 350 5G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 600 V12 5G-TRONIC—5000 rpm.
  • AMG S 65 5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—5100 rpm.
  • S 350 5G-TRONIC—5700 rpm.
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—5750 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—6100 rpm.
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 600 V12 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    AMG S 65 Automatic 5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Rear wheel drive 5100 rpm. 91%
    S 350 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    S 430 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5750 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 55 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    S 400 CDI V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG S 65
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 55 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 400 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 5G-TRONIC, 5 G-Tronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5179 rpm
      • Average torque: 429 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1794 kg / 3956 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2604 kg / 5742 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 280 —5 AT (270 Nm)
  • S 320 —5G-TRONIC (315 Nm)
  • S 320 CDI —5 G-Tronic (470 Nm)
  • S 400 CDI V8 —5G-TRONIC (560 Nm)
  • S 430 V8 —5G-TRONIC (400 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —5G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • AMG S 55 —5G-TRONIC (530 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 280 5 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 320 5G-TRONIC—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 320 CDI 5 G-Tronic—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 55 5G-TRONIC—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 280 5 AT—5700 rpm.
  • S 320 5G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • S 320 CDI 5 G-Tronic—4200 rpm.
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—4000 rpm.
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—5750 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 55 5G-TRONIC—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 280 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    S 320 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 320 CDI Automatic 5 G-Tronic Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    S 400 CDI V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    S 430 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 55 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 280
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 320
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 320 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 G-Tronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 400 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 55
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5325 rpm
      • Average torque: 466 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1847 kg / 4073 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2657 kg / 5859 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 320 —5G-TRONIC (315 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —5G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • S 600 —5G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • AMG S 55 V8 —5G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • S 400 CDI V8 —5G-TRONIC (560 Nm)
  • S 430 V8 —5G-TRONIC (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 320 5G-TRONIC—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 5G-TRONIC—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 320 5G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 5G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • S 600 5G-TRONIC—5500 rpm.
  • AMG S 55 V8 5G-TRONIC—5500 rpm.
  • S 400 CDI V8 5G-TRONIC—4000 rpm.
  • S 430 V8 5G-TRONIC—5750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 320 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Manual 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 600 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG S 55 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    S 400 CDI V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    S 430 V8 Automatic 5G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle S 320
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 600
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG S 55 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 400 CDI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5563 rpm
      • Average torque: 442 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2025 kg / 4465 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2925 kg / 6450 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 320 —4 AT (315 Nm)
  • S 420 V8 —4 AT (400 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —4 AT (470 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —4 AT (570 Nm)
  • 300 SE —4 AT (310 Nm)
  • 400 SE —5 AT (410 Nm)
  • 500 SE —4 AT (480 Nm)
  • 600 SE —4 AT (580 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 320 4 AT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 420 V8 4 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300 SE 4 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 400 SE 5 AT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 500 SE 4 AT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 600 SE 4 AT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 320 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • S 420 V8 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 300 SE 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 400 SE 5 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 500 SE 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 600 SE 4 AT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 320 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 420 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    300 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    400 SE Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    500 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    600 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 320
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 420 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 300 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 400 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 500 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 600 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5460 rpm
      • Average torque: 496 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2144 kg / 4728 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3089 kg / 6811 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1992 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • S 420 V8 —4 AT (400 Nm)
  • 500 SEC V8 —4 AT (470 Nm)
  • 600 SEC V12 —4 AT (570 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —4 AT (470 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —4 AT (570 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • S 420 V8 4 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 500 SEC V8 4 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 600 SEC V12 4 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • S 420 V8 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 500 SEC V8 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 600 SEC V12 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    S 420 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    500 SEC V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    600 SEC V12 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle S 420 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 500 SEC V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 600 SEC V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5309 rpm
      • Average torque: 404 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1992 kg / 4392 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2892 kg / 6377 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • 300 SE —4 AT (310 Nm)
  • S 280 —5 MT (270 Nm)
  • S 300 Turbo-D —5 AT (330 Nm)
  • S 350 Turbo-D —4 AT (310 Nm)
  • S 420 V8 —4 AT (400 Nm)
  • S 500 V8 —4 AT (470 Nm)
  • 500 SE —4 AT (480 Nm)
  • 400 SE —5 AT (410 Nm)
  • 600 SE —4 AT (580 Nm)
  • S 600 V12 —4 AT (570 Nm)
  • S 320 —4 AT (315 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 300 SE 4 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 280 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 300 Turbo-D 5 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 420 V8 4 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 500 SE 4 AT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 400 SE 5 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 600 SE 4 AT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 320 4 AT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 300 SE 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • S 280 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • S 300 Turbo-D 5 AT—4400 rpm.
  • S 350 Turbo-D 4 AT—4000 rpm.
  • S 420 V8 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • S 500 V8 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 500 SE 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 400 SE 5 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 600 SE 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • S 600 V12 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • S 320 4 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    300 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    S 280 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    S 300 Turbo-D Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    S 350 Turbo-D Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    S 420 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    S 500 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    500 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    400 SE Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    600 SE Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    S 600 V12 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    S 320 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 300 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 280
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 300 Turbo-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 350 Turbo-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle S 420 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle S 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 500 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 400 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 600 SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 600 V12
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 320
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 6 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 430 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1760 kg / 3881 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2570 kg / 5667 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

  • 560 SEL —5 MT (430 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 560 SEL 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 560 SEL 5 MT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    280 S Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive - -
    300 SE,SEL Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive - -
    560 SEL Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 280 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 300 SE,SEL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 560 SEL
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz S-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 3.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 430 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1760 kg / 3881 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2570 kg / 5667 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class through generations

    Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 500 SEC 4 MT—3.4 s to 60 mph (3.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    500 SEC Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 500 SEC
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -