Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
12
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17
Highway:
19
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26
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Available Engines:
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275-hp, 4.3-liter V-8 (premium)
302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)
493-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (premium)
493-hp, 5.5-liter V-12 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | Four potent powertrain choices | | • | RWD or AWD | | • | Mercedes-Benz pedigree | | • | Seven-speed automatic in S430s and S500s with RWD |
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| + | Performance in S600 and S55 AMG | | + | Luxury amenities | | + | Stability | | + | Refinement | | + | Resale value |
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| - | Price | | - | Fuel economy | | - | Control layout and complexity |
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Vehicle Summary
Not only do these high-luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz look the part, but they also perform and handle masterfully in the European manner. Related to the sleek CL-Class coupe, the S-Class sedan comes with a selection of powertrains, including a V-12 in the S600 and a supercharged V-8 in the high-performance S55 AMG. Each of those engines produces 493 horsepower.
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