2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Rating9.6
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$91,600 - $149,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Top-of-the-line luxury features with top-notch interior

Options can furiously increase the prices

Mild styling upgrade

Handles and behaves like a compact sedan

Mercedes could have done a better job with COMAND interface.

Introduction of a hybrid model

Available in all-wheel-drive configuration

Specs & Features

$91,600

price

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $87,950. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 series, the Audi A8, and the Porsche Panamera. Between 2 trims, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers 2 powertrain options. The base engine is a 5.5 L V8 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. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed and 5-speed automatic transmission. The S-Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the 5.5L V12 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 13 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. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class fetches an average price of $46,449. However, Good deals offer an average savings of around $1,041. With around 7,187 units of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice

If you like fine things, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the finest cars that is available in the market right now. The full-size sedan comes with a plethora of features and an interior filled with upscale materials, there is nothing that feels cheap about the S-Class. With the starting MSRP of $87,950 and available with a bucket full of customization options that can easily take prices on the 6-figure mark. There are two different powertrains that provide insane amounts of performance and the commendable handling does not allow you to notice that you are driving a fullsize sedan.

Trims

    S 550
    $91,600 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 382 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.67 sec
    • Top Speed: 158 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    S 600
    $149,700 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 12cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 510 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 612 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.93 sec
    • Top Speed: 182 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$74,550- $78,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.72

Horsepower

350 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$91,600- $149,700

Gasoline

9.56

510 hp @ 5000 rpm

612 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$46,280- $59,475

Gasoline

7.54

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$27,945- $35,285

Gasoline

7.93

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$24,290- $29,930

Gasoline

6.59

211 hp @ 5800 rpm

216 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$30,690- $33,410

Gasoline

8.1

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

261 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$29,230- $42,515

Gasoline

7.36

227 hp @ 5700 rpm

237 lb.-ft. @ 3200 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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$380,000- $450,000

Gasoline

-

453 hp @ 5350 rpm

531 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$25,170- $37,770

Gasoline

8.4

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.67 sec-158 mph
    4.8 sec-188 mph
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.2 sec-187 mph
    2010 Audi A8

    Ranked #5

    5.9 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    6.2 sec-175 mph

    2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.357/547.4 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.314.5/481 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.324/468 mi.

      2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        206.5 in.73.7 in.58 in.5.8 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.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.5.9 in.129.7 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.

        2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 S-Class 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.-
            17 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.69 ft.
            31 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.-
            -14.2 cu.ft.--
            14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-

            2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1191 lbs.4455 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1225 lbs.3725 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3490 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3735 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4015 lbs.

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