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 560-Class has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. 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 two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class ranges from $4,748 to $30,535 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $119,690 to $225,851.
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 442 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$75,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$131,842 - $252,170
Starting MSRP:
$117,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,246
Price Range:
$4,748 - $30,535
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,021
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$151,025
Price Range:
$119,690 - $225,851
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
567
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,666
# Good or Great Deals:
84
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:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Mercedes-Benz 560-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available 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
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 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:
442 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
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:
Available
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:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
12.9 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:
4740 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
208.2 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
Gold
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno / Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR China Blue / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno / MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black
Blue
Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black / Truffle Brown/Black
Red
Carmine Red/Black
Silver
Silver Grey/Black
White
Deep White/Black
Yellow
Pastel Yellow/Black