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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 Cabriolet

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 Cabriolet is a 463-hp 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 convertible with a 9g-tronic automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $138,600 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 463 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 516 lb-ft of torque at 2000-4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The S-Class measures 198.1 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$138,600
MSRP with Destination$139,595
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type4.0L V8 Biturbo
Displacement3.982 L
Horsepower463 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque516 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
Redline6,300 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission9G-TRONIC Automatic
1st Gear5.35 (37 mph **)
2nd Gear3.24 (61 mph **)
3rd Gear2.25 (87 mph **)
4th Gear1.64 (120 mph **)
5th Gear1.21 (162 mph **)
6th Gear1 (196 mph **)
7th Gear0.86 (228 mph **)
8th Gear0.72 (273 mph **)
9th Gear0.6 (327 mph **)
Reverse4.8
Final Drive2.64
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc14.6"
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front8.0 x 18" (Cast)
Wheels Rear8.0 x 18" (Cast)
Tires Front245/50 R18
Tires Rear245/50 R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length198.1 in
Width74.8 in
Height55.8 in
Wheelbase116 in
Front Track63.98 in
Rear Track64.92 in
Ground Clearance4.5 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS.

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 14, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“While driving down the road I heard a loud explosion that sounded like a gunshot hit my read window. This caused me to jerk the car and almost hit the driving car next to me. I pulled over and…”
Oct 17, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“The fuel pump My car stopped on the highway [XXX] on [XXX] with my children in the car with no warning at all. I was so lucky nobody hit us and it took 20 minutes of trying to start it to get off of…”
Jul 22, 2024 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the warning light was…”
Feb 11, 2024 · Visibility/Wiper
“Had windshield breakage and replacement on 14 December 2023. On 29 January 2024, had an apparent windshield strike (pinhead size) and windshield cracked from middle to top. Within 20 minutes crack had…”
Nov 23, 2022 · Visibility
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and shards of glass started entering the vehicle from the sunroof…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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