The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1985-1991) was offered with 19 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L Petrol | 299 hp | 455 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 13.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.5L Petrol | 279 hp | 430 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 7.2 s | 14.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.0L Petrol | 265 hp | 405 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.2 s | 11.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.0L Petrol | 252 hp | 390 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 7.5 s | 12.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.0L Petrol | 245 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 7.3 s | 12.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.5L Petrol | 242 hp | 390 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 7.6 s | 13.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 4.2L Petrol | 231 hp | 335 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.2 s | 11.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 4.2L Petrol | 224 hp | 325 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.3 s | 11.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.0L Petrol | 223 hp | 365 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.0 s | 12.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 4.2L Petrol | 218 hp | 330 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 8.3 s | 11.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 4.2L Petrol | 204 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 8.7 s | 12.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 188 hp | 260 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 2 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 188 hp | 260 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.1 s | 10.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 180 hp | 255 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | — | — | 2 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 180 hp | 255 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.3 s | 10.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.6L Petrol | 166 hp | 228 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.6L Petrol | 166 hp | 228 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 10.2 s | 10.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.6L Petrol | 160 hp | 220 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 192 km/h | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.6L Petrol | 160 hp | 220 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 10.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.