2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

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Rating7.6
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$224,650 - $234,050
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Top-quality materials all around the cabin

Awful fuel economy

Carryover model

Monumental engine output

Some rivals store more gas

Impressive road manners

Specs & Features

$224,650

price

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With standalone trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 has a base MSRP of $224,650. It competes directly with the Bentley Flying Spur W12 Sedan and the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Sedan. The Audi A8 L W12 Sedan is also a potential rival which is significantly less expensive than others. Only a 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, the AMG S 65 maintains a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG S 65 in 15 stunning colors, with the Magnetite Black Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 is brimmed with amenities. However, you can still consider the Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS which adds a two-passenger rear cabin with dual power rear seats, heated and cooled cupholders, and a rear center console with dual folding tables and wood accents. 

Trims

    Base
    $224,650 onwards
    • 16-way power heated front seats
    • Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert

Compare to similar cars

Price

$224,650- $234,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.62

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

Capacity

5

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$114,900

Gasoline

8.58

520 hp @ 5800 rpm

481 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$99,900- $141,500

Gasoline

7.99

404 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$143,250- $163,150

Gasoline

8.63

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$122,200

Gasoline

7.86

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.27 sec--
    3.7 sec-155 mph
    2016 Audi S8

    Ranked #2

    3.9 sec12.6 sec155 mph
    4.22 sec--
    4.4 sec13.1 sec177 mph

    2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg21.1 gal.274.3/422 mi.
      2016 Audi S8

      Ranked #1

      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg21.7 gal.347.2/542.5 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.
      15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.316.5/485.3 mi.
      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18.5 gal.277.5/444 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.5 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.5 in.124.8 in.
        206.5 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        2016 Audi S8

        Ranked #3

        202.6 in.76.7 in.57.5 in.5 in.117.8 in.
        197.2 in.74.6 in.55 in.4.3 in.116.9 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.3 cu.ft.-16.3 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.144.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi S8

          Ranked #4

          14.2 cu.ft.115.1 cu.ft.-

          2016 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
            16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            54.1 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            89.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi S8

            Ranked #4

            -14.2 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4969 lbs.
              2016 Audi S8

              Ranked #1

              1213 lbs.4685 lbs.
              -4101 lbs.
              -4806 lbs.
              840 lbs.4780 lbs.

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