Overview
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $93,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 Series, the Audi A8, and the Jaguar XJ. Between 2 trims, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 5.5L V8 engine capable of making 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 510 horsepower-making 5.5L twin-turbocharged V12 engine. The V8 engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission while the V12 engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The S-Class sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the V12 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 14 and 18 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the S-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
