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Variants
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
1.4 TSI 122hp
1.4 TSI 122hp DSG
1.4 TSI 140hp
1.4 TSI 140hp DSG
1.4 TSI 160hp
1.4 TSI 160hp DSG
1.4 TSI 170hp
1.4 TSI 170hp DSG
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 TDI DSG
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DSG
2.0 FSI 150hp
2.0 FSI 150hp AT
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI 170hp DSG
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DSG
2.5
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
527 L / 18.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.4 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1459 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4554 mm / 179.3 in
Track Width | Front
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
49%
62%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Good towing capacity
  • Interesting naturally-aspirated I5 engine
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Questionable styling
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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