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Mercedes-Benz S 550 Ground Clearance (2009 - 2017): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

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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