All S-Max's use versions of the Ford Duratorq engine or Ford Duratec engine. The S-Max uses a five- speed or six- speed manual transmission, and a six-speed automatic option.

    1.8 TDCi 125 PS, 5 Speed Manual (123 hp)
    1.8 TDCi 125 PS, 6 Speed Manual (123 hp)
    2.0 TDCi 140 PS, 6 Speed Manual (143 hp)
    2.0 145 PS, 5 Speed Manual (138 hp)
    2.0 145 Flex Fuel, 5 Speed Manual (128 hp)
    2.2 TDCi 175 PS, 6 Speed Manual (173 hp)
    2.3 161 PS, 6 Speed Automatic (158 hp)
    2.5 220 PS, 6 Speed Manual (217 hp)(shared with the Ford Focus ST)
    This vehicle has also been converted to use an aftermarket (conversion) hybrid powertrain:Langford Performance Engineering 'Whisper' powertrain

New petrol engines for the 2010/2011 Models:

    1.6 STCi EcoBoost, 6 Speed Manual, 160 HP
    2.0 STCi EcoBoost, Powershift, 203 HP