The Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is between 5.0 to 5.8 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 with the SClass S550 trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.8 inches while the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 with the SClass S550e trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.0 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.0 inches.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550e Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 9 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 9 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.0 in |
2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550e Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 9 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 9 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
13 cm |
2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.0 inches.
2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550e Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.0 in |
2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550e Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
13 cm |
2015 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.0 inches.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.0 in |
2015 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | V6 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
13 cm |
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.0 inches.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.0 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
5.0 in |
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
13 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.7L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 7 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
13 cm |
2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.8 inches.
2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
5.8 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
5.8 in |
2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
15 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
15 cm |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.8 inches.
2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
5.8 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
5.8 in |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
15 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
15 cm |
2011 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.8 inches.
2011 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
5.8 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
5.8 in |
2011 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
15 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
15 cm |
2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.8 inches.
2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
5.8 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
5.8 in |
2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
15 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
15 cm |
2009 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 550 ground clearance is 5.8 inches.
2009 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
5.8 in |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
5.8 in |
2009 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | AWD |
15 cm |
| SClass S550 Sedan |
5.5L | V8 | 7 Spd Auto | RWD |
15 cm |
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