Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Stuttgart-based manufacturer is revitalizing its S-Class for 2018. In addition to the S 450 and S 560, there will be a 603-horsepower AMG S 63 that boasts a 0-100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds. The AMG S 65 is also back with its 621-horsepower V12. The S-Class includes interior comfort control technology and a panoramic dashboard, while boasting semi-autonomous driving. The lineup also includes coupe and cabriolet versions plus the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 sedan.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 3/10 |
| Reliability | 1/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 10/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 74% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 1/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 71% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 1/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2018
N/A
Pros
- Luxury, luxury, luxury
- Intoxicating performance
- Jam-packed with technology
- Space and absolute comfort
- Aura of prestige and success
Cons
- High maintenance costs
- Outrageous MSRP (especially the Maybach)
- Massive size (especially the Maybach)
- Not much room in back (Coupe and Cabriolet)
- Where did the plug-in hybrid go?