The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is certified across 9 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.
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 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 |
| Maybach S680 4matic Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | 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 |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Large Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Standard passenger body configuration
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 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2026 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 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available with All-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 (A1) or Automatic 9-spd transmission architectures for the 2026 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.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.