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Mercedes-Benz 560-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

In comparing the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class’s base engine makes 238 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 496 horsepower.

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Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class Sedan
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

75450

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

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Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

131973 - 154585

Starting MSRP:

130700

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

117080

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

92700 - 132700

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16010

Price Range:

6871 - 26399

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

137134

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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Mercedes-Benz 560-Class Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz 560-Class

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

10.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

9.1 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.018



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

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Mercedes-Benz 560-Class Rankings

Not yet available

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

1 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 17

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

1 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 17

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

4 / 17

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

5 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars

6 / 17

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

7 / 11

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 17

Available Body Styles

Coupe, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz 560-Class Trim Levels

560 SEC, 560 SEL

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels

Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

238 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque:

287 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

496 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

516 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.103 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


12 / 16 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

276 / 368 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Cargo Space:

12.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4100 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

208.1 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4795 lbs

Width:

83 inches

Height:

59.2 inches

Length:

209.5 inches

Wheelbase:

126.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Black / Black Pearl Metallic

Blue

Ice Blue Metallic

Brown

Desert Taupe Metallic

Gray

Anthracite Gray Metallic / Pearl Gray Metallic

Green

Seafoam Green Metallic / Spruce Green Metallic

Purple

Blackberry Metallic

Red

Desert Red / Garnet Red Metallic

White

Arctic White

Exterior Colors

Black

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Blue

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Brown

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Gray

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Green

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Purple

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Red

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White

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