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Mercedes-Benz S-class W221

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Mercedes-Benz S-class W221Tesla Model STesla Model S facelift
Variants
AMG S 65
S 320 CDI
S 320 CDI 4MATIC
S 320 CDI L
S 320 CDI L 4MATIC
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 350 L 4MATIC
S 420 CDI
S 420 CDI L
S 450
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 L
S 500 L 4MATIC
S 550
S 550 L
S 600 L
S 63 AMG
S 63 AMG L
60
60D
85
85D
P85
P85D
100D
60
60D
70
70D
75
75D
90D
Long Range
P100D
P90D
P90D AWD
Performance

Reviews

Neofiliac score85%69%74%
Pros
  • The wonderful M275 engine lives on
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Improved ABC and Airmatic reliability
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Great ride quality
  • Ground-breaking EV range for the time
  • Down to great 3.4s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 691hp of power
  • Down to exceptional 2.5s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 598hp of power
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
Cons
  • M272/M273 engine balance shaft/timing gear problems
  • 7G-Tronic is less smooth than 5G-Tronic
  • Worse handling than W220
  • Rather unreliable
  • Filled with gimmicks
  • Lots of reliability issues

Price

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