For The S600 is ridiculously rapid for a luxury car. Since this is a long-wheelbase version, the boss has plenty of room to stretch out while the chauffeur enjoys themself.

Against You can expect huge running costs. Plus, this long-wheelbase version won't appeal to keen drivers as much as the short-wheelbase one, and this model has the worst residuals in the range.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Astonishing performance - and astonishing running costs to go with it. You could almost buy two diesel S-Classes for the cost of this one, and some may argue that's more sensible.

Reader review rating

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof Standard
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £855
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Standard
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Standard
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Standard
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Not Available
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Standard
Satellite navigation Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Not Available
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Pack Only
Lane Departure Warning Pack Only
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Not Available
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Standard
Options calculator Price
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £855
Total Price: £114,725
Running costs
Town mpg 13.1
Out of town mpg 29.1
Average mpg 20
Tank capacity (litres) 90
CO2 Rating (g/km) 329
Carbon offset cost £48
Green rating M
Insurance group 50
Typical insurance £1,195.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 30%
Typical contract hire £0.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£84,737
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £39,784.00
Tax payable 20% £7,957.00
Tax payable 40% £15,914.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 5513/V12
Number of Valves 36
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 510/5000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 612
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 5226
Width (mm) 1871
Height (mm) 1485
Boot space (min ltr) 560
Turning circle (m) 12.2
Kerb weight (kg) 1880
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.6
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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