2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

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Rating8.6
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$201,150
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 28, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

State-of-the-art interior

Damn expensive

Unchanged

Unparalleled performance

Poor fuel economy

Extremely soothing ride

Specs & Features

$201,150

price

604 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the luxury fullsize sedan segment, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 is a direct competitor to the 2010 BMW 7-Series 760Li and the Bentley Continental GT Flying Spur Speed. The AMG S 65 starts off at an MSRP of $201,150, with a single in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 and a 5-speed shiftable automatic, producing 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the AMG S 65 manages a 0-60 of 4.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 13 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG S 65 in 9 stunning colors, with the Barolo Red Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

Packing a monstrous V12 under the hood, the 2010 MB AMG S 65 is one of the best luxurious sedans that not only uplifts the executive status but also burns the roads down with its unparalleled performance. Crafted with care, the interior is loaded with state-of-the-art technologies and ultra-convenient features that not only help to forget the bad day but also energize the passengers to start a new beginning. There is almost no match of the performance, apart from the 7-Series, and from such a machine, expecting good fuel efficiency is a stupid thought. In every aspect, the positive outlooks outshine the negative ones, and thus the luxury sedan becomes one of the most approachable choices for the best keepers.

Trims

    Base
    $201,150 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 604 hp @ 4800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.42 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$201,150

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.6

Horsepower

604 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.72

350 hp @ 6800 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$177,600- $202,500

Gasoline

8.8

552 hp @ 6100 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$82,000- $137,000

Gasoline

8.62

400 hp @ 5500 rpm

450 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.36

227 hp @ 5700 rpm

237 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.54

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.59

211 hp @ 5800 rpm

216 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.8

178 hp @ 5500 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.4

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

9.56

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

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2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.42 sec--
    4.73 sec--
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.2 sec-187 mph
    5.67 sec-158 mph
    2010 Audi A8

    Ranked #6

    5.9 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg17 mpg13 mpg23.8 gal.261.8/404.6 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/520 mi.
      18 mpg29 mpg22 mpg17 gal.306/493 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.324/468 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.314.5/481 mi.

      2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.5 in.73.7 in.58 in.5.5 in.124.6 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.-140.6 in.

        2010 Maybach Type 57

        Ranked #2

        225.5 in.78 in.62 in.-133.5 in.
        208.3 in.77.8 in.58.1 in.-120.7 in.
        207.6 in.74.8 in.57.6 in.-115.6 in.
        206.5 in.73.7 in.58 in.5.5 in.124.6 in.

        2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.4 cu.ft.105.2 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.104.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.106.6 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.
          -113.2 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.
          17 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.

          2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.-
            16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            18.8 cu.ft.-18.8 cu.ft.67 ft.
            -20.1 cu.ft.--
            14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.-
            2010 Audi A8

            Ranked #6

            14.6 cu.ft.14.6 cu.ft.14.6 cu.ft.72 ft.

            2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --5061 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4015 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1158 lbs.3540 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3490 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1225 lbs.3725 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3735 lbs.

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