For If you're after a light-speed limo, this is it. AMG models have a suspension based on Mercedes' impressive Active Body Control system, as well as sporty styling and all the equipment of other models.
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 by far the worst residuals in the range.
What Car? says
It's debatable just how many people will want a long-wheelbase limo that thinks it's a sports car - especially at these prices. Most people will find what they want in an S Class in a cheaper model.
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 |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 13 |
| Out of town mpg | 28.5 |
| Average mpg | 19.8 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 90 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 334 |
| Carbon offset cost | £48 |
| Green rating | M |
| Insurance group | 50 |
| Typical insurance | £1,195.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 40% |
| 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 | £97,848 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 35 |
| Benefit in kind | £57,111.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £11,422.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £22,844.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Saloon |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 5980/V12 |
| Number of Valves | 36 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 603/4800 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 738 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 5226 |
| Width (mm) | 1871 |
| Height (mm) | 1485 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 914 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1118 |
| Rear headroom (mm) | 933 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 560 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2070 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 4.4 |
| Max speed (mph) | 155 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon range
Cheaper
-
Saloon S350 CDI Bluetec 4dr
£60,605 -
Saloon S350 BlueEfficiency 4dr
£62,280 -
Saloon S350L CDI Bluetec 4dr
£64,605 -
Saloon S350L BlueEfficiency 4dr
£66,280 -
Saloon S500L BlueEfficiency 4dr
£82,540 -
Saloon S63L AMG 4dr
£112,890 -
Saloon S600L 4dr
£114,725 -
Saloon S65L AMG 4dr
£164,230
More expensive
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Saloon S350 CDI Bluetec 4dr
£60,605 -
Saloon S350 BlueEfficiency 4dr
£62,280 -
Saloon S350L CDI Bluetec 4dr
£64,605 -
Saloon S350L BlueEfficiency 4dr
£66,280 -
Saloon S500L BlueEfficiency 4dr
£82,540 -
Saloon S63L AMG 4dr
£112,890 -
Saloon S600L 4dr
£114,725 -
Saloon S65L AMG 4dr
£164,230
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