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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

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Rating7.4

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$229,500 - $250,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Enough torque to rival some pickups

V12 with the usual terrible mileage numbers

New suspension system

Insane horsepower and acceleration capabilities

Not as nimble in handling as you want it to be

Redesigned exterior for 2018

A perfect balance of performance, refinement, and luxury

Specs & Features

$229,500

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 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S 65 Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan. With 1 trim on offer, the Mercedes Benz AMG S 65 has a base MSRP of $229,500, competing directly with the Rolls-Royce Ghost Sedan, the Bentley Flying Spur, and the BMW M760i. Only a 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 Gas 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 4.1 seconds, the Mercedes Benz AMG S65 maintains a combined fuel economy of 16 MPG. Mercedes offers the Mercedes Benz AMG S65 in 14 stunning colors, with the designo Mocha Black Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

It does not get better than this. The 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S65 is one of the best luxury full-size sedans, that offers a monster 6.0L twin-turbo V12 engine that produces an impressive amount of horsepower and excellent torque. The Sedan is smooth, very quiet, and comfortable to ride on. The sedan is offered in only 1 trim, which by the way offers everything a luxury sedan needs. If that is not enough go for any of the designo package ($1000) which has a wide variety of leather finishings and other styling configurations.

Trims

    Base
    $229,500 onwards
    • Active Parking Assist
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Nappa leather seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Tilting glass Sunroof

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Rating

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Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.27 sec--
    		3.4 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    2018 Audi S8

    Ranked #3

    		3.6 sec12.0 sec190 mph
    		3.7 sec--
    		4.08 sec-121 mph
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    2018 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 mpg22 mpg16 mpg24.6 gal.319.8/541.2 mi.
      		17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/639.6 mi.
      		16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.
      		16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg20.6 gal.329.6/515 mi.
      2018 Audi S8

      Ranked #3

      		14 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.7 gal.303.8/520.8 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		206.5 in.75.4 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        		208.5 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        		207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.6 in.124.8 in.
        		206.7 in.74.9 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        		206.6 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        2018 Audi S8

        Ranked #6

        		202.6 in.76.7 in.57.4 in.5 in.117.9 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		16.6 cu.ft.-16.6 cu.ft.
          		18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          		13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          		18.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          		16.6 cu.ft.-16.6 cu.ft.
          		18.2 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.

          2018 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
            		16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-
            		89.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            		16 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.211 ft.
            		16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi S8

            Ranked #5

            		-14.2 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            		20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1102 lbs.4969 lbs.
              		1444 lbs.4564 lbs.
              2018 Audi S8

              Ranked #1

              		1213 lbs.4685 lbs.
              		905 lbs.4820 lbs.
              		959 lbs.5128 lbs.
              		-4101 lbs.

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