Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $95,650. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 7 Series 750i sedan. Mean, other potential rivals with much higher price tags include the Jaguar XJ XJR Sedan and the Audi A8 L W12 6.3 Quattro Sedan. Between 2 trims, the S-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 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-Turbo V12 engine. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. There is also a hybrid engine on offer. The S-Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 16 and 20 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 15 striking colors the S-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
