Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. Take your pick: no less than seven mechanical configuration / trim combos are on the menu: S350 BlueTEC 4Matic (3.0 litre turbodiesel V6), S400 Hybrid (3.5 litre V6 + electric motor), S550 4Matic short or long wheelbase (twin-turbo 4.6 litre V8), S600 (twin-turbo 5.5 litre V12), S63 AMG (twin-turbo 5.5 litre V8) and finally the S65 AMG (twin-turbo 6.0 litre V12). Not enough choices? M-B’s Designo program allows you to further personalize your S-Class…
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 85% |
|---|---|
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 |
What's new in 2013
N/A
Pros
- Luxury guaranteed
- Active and passive safety features
- Choice of engines
- Reassuring road holding
- AMG models
Cons
- Extravagant price
- High fuel consumption (V12 and AMG)
- Very costly maintenance
- Reliability to be improved