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Variants
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
LS 460
LS 460 AWD
LS 460 L
LS 600h
LS 600h L
3.8 GDI
5.0 GDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
84.0 L / 22.2 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
5095 mm / 200.6 in
Size | Width
1875 mm / 73.8 in
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Wheelbase
3045 mm / 119.9 in

Performance

Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
1UR-FSE
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.8:1
11.5:1
Engine | Stroke
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
86%
71%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Superb V8 engines
  • Smooth and reliable 8-speed automatic
  • Clean and elegant styling
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Naturally-aspiprated V8
  • Elegant styling
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Premature front suspension wear
  • Could use more power

Price

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