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Variants
S 350d
S 350d 4MATIC LWB
S 350d LWB
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d 4MATIC LWB
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 4MATIC LWB
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC LWB
S 580 4MATIC
S 580 4MATIC LWB
S 580e
S 580e 4MATIC
S 580e LWB
50 TDI
55 TFSI
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI
2.0T
2.0T (340 Hp) PHEV
2.0T PHEV
3.0T V6 AWD
3.6L V6 AWD
CT6-V Blackwing

Capacity

Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Chassis Type
Unibody
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
15.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R19; 245/40 R20

Construction

Battery | Capacity
17.9 kWh (gross) | 14.4 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
Full-size sedan
Platform
Mercedes-Benz MRA

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1503 mm / 59.2 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
3109 mm / 122.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.22
0.30
Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6D-ISC-FCM
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Fuel Capacity
73.8 L
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic
Automatic

Production

Debut
2020-09-02
2015 New York Auto Show
Made In
US: Michigan; China: Shanghai

Reviews

Neofiliac score
84%
81%
86%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Excellent 0.22 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Decent performance
  • Sleek styling (in SWB)
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Multi-link suspension on all four corners
  • Surprisingly good handling for a large sedan
  • Up to 550hp and 868Nm of torque (CT6-V)
  • Down to very low 1.7L/100km fuel consumption (PHEV)
Cons
  • Ugly design
  • 4MATIC force-fed to the consumers
  • No more V12
  • Too many gizmos
  • Engine keeps getting smaller

Price

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