Model year guide

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E recalls 1

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 · manufacturer #2021020025 · 05/02/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Electric range510 mi
Charge time (240V)1.3 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume112 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E vehicles on record

2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E get?

The 2020 Mercedes-benz S 560E has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (21 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.