2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications Overview

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is certified across 11 configurations with Electric Drive Motor(s), 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 6L 12-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (A1) or Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Large Cars / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 7th Generation (W223) vehicle family.

Engine / Motors
4 Options
Electric Drive Motor(s), 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine...
Drivetrain Options
AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic (A1), Automatic 9-spd
Vehicle Classification
Large Cars
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (11)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
EQS 580 4matic Large Cars Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) All-Wheel Drive Electricity
EQS 580 4matic (SUV) Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) All-Wheel Drive Electricity
EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) All-Wheel Drive Electricity
EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) All-Wheel Drive Electricity
S500 4matic Large Cars 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 6 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
GLS450 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 6 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
S580 4matic Maybach Large Cars 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 8 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
S580 4matic Large Cars 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 8 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
GLS580 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 8 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
GLS600 4matic Maybach Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 8 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
Maybach S680 4matic Large Cars 6L 12-Cylinder Engine 12 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Large Cars
  • Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV 4 DR AWD
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.