Mercedes-Benz S-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive and other drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2027):
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 14 |
| 2027 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2027 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2027 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 14 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2019 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2019 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2019 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 3.0L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2018 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2018 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2018 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.0L | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.7L | 20 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.7L | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.7L | 20 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 8 4.7L | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 6.0L | 15 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 4.7L | 20 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 8 5.5L | 18 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.
All Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications
More Mercedes-Benz models
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class