Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon S63L AMG 4dr

For A 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 takes pride of place in the S63 where once there was a 6.2 V8. Performance junkies needn’t fear, though – it’s still monstrously fast, but with greater driveability and reduced fuel consumption and CO2.

Against Running costs and depreciation will be huge despite the improved efficiency, but that won’t be the clincher for people spending a six-figure sum.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A connoisseur’s choice because of what it costs to buy and run, but if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford one, it’s a superb high-performance saloon.

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4.384615

Key facts

0–60mph: 4.5 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 26.9
Tank range: 533 miles

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Effortless performance from potent engines
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
Great agility and a superb ride
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Spookily quiet even driving at three-figure speeds
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Costly to run, residuals are okay
Quality & Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully built from fine-quality materials
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Opposition to deadlocks lets the side down
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Comand control system can be distracting
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
More than you’ll ever need
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Extensive standard equipment; long list of options

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Target Price team says:

You could certainly argue that, pound for pound, the S-Class is the best car in the world. Whatever you want from a luxury car, the big Merc does it - and does it very well.

There is a wide range of petrol engines which were, in all but one case, changed towards the end of 2010, plus one diesel that already meets 2014 emissions regulations. Unless you'll be the back-seat passenger or are planning to be a chauffeur, don't bother with the more expensive long-wheelbase model, though.

On top of the three-year unlimited-mileage warranty, Mercedes cars also come with the Mobilo breakdown assistance package that provides you with assistance on the road for up to 30 years in more than 30 European countries. Different benefits apply, depending on what the problem is, and full details are available from the Mercedes Customer Assistance Centre.