The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is certified across 17 configurations with 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine, 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 6L 12-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd. EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Large Cars / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Subcompact Cars size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS450 Compact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| CLS450 4matic Compact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560e Large Cars | 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| S450 Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S450 4matic Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLS450 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560 Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560 4matic Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560 4matic Coupe Compact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus Coupe Compact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| S560 4matic Maybach Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus Convertible Subcompact Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLS580 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 8 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Maybach S650 Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG S65 Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Compact Cars, Large Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet C 4WD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR RWD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet C RWD
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is certified with 3L and 4L and 6L 6-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder / 12-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd transmission architectures for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
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