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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
50 TDI
55 TFSI
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI
LS 460
LS 460 AWD
LS 460L
LS 600h
LS 600h L

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
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

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
17.9 kWh (gross) | 14.4 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1875 mm / 73.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
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 6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Engine | Redline
6600 rpm
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
81%
87%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Decent performance
  • Sleek styling (in SWB)
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Slightly better styling, esp. in Sport guise
  • Improved suspension durability
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Too many gizmos
  • Engine keeps getting smaller
  • Starting to be down on power compared to its European competition

Price

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