Overview
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $94,400. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, and the BMW 7 Series 750i. Mean, other potential rivals with much higher price tags include the Jaguar XJ XJR sedan. Between 2 trims, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine capable of making 449 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 523 horsepower-making 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The S-Class sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the 6.0L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 15 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 14 striking colors the S-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
