MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS REVIEW AND PRICE IN INDIA

Mercedes Benz S-class is one of the largest sedans in the Mercedes Benz lineup. The car is one of the most costly cars manufactured by Mercedes Benz and has captured the imagination of the car lovers through out India.

Mercedes Benz S-class adorns killer looks. The dynamic flow lines, neat cuts give a stylish look to the car. The broad headlights, side creases and long hood, driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights, painted front and rear bumpers and bold wheel arches provide a robust look to the car.

Mercedes Benz S-class has many comfort features. The car has Air conditioning with fully automated climate control, front and rear ashtray, floor and overhead console, front seats and rear seats cup holders. Other comfort features include Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter.

Safety aspect has been kept supreme while manufacturing Mercedes Benz S-class. The car has features like ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution). Other safety features include Brake Assist System, Electronic Traction Control via ABS and engine management and interactive front and rear suspension leveling.

The S 350 L has V6 petrol engine which produces a maximum power of 272 hp at 6300 rpm and a maximum torque of 345 Nm at 4500 rpm. The 500 L V8 petrol engine produces a maximum power of 388 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 530 Nm at 2800-4800 rpm. The S 320 CDI L variant has V6 engine which churns a maximum power of 210 hp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm. The S63 AMG model has V8 engine which churns a maximum power of 525 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Nm at 5200 rpm.

The various models of Mercedes Benz S-class come under the price tag ranging from Rs.70 lakhs to Rs. 90 lakhs (taking Mumbai as base price location).

Technical Specifications of Mercedes Benz S-Class
Overview
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Body Type Sedan
Number Of Doors 4
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Capacity 90 Litres
Dimensions
Length 5206 mm
Width 1871 mm
Height 1473 mm
Wheelbase 3165 mm
Ground Clearance 146 mm
Minimum Turning Radius 6.1 m
Weight
Kerb Weight 1925 kg (S 350 L) 1985 kg (S 500 L) 2000 kg (S 320 CDI L) 2070 kg (S 63 AMG)
Engine
Type 3.5L V6 petrol engine (S 350 L) 3.0L V6 diesel engine (S 320 CDI) V8 petrol engine (S 500 L) V6 diesel engine (S 320 CDI L) V8 petrol engine (S 63 AMG)
Number Of Cylinders 6 (S 350 L & S 320 CDI ) 8 (S 500 L & S 63 AMG)
Displacement 3498 cc (S 350 L) 5461 cc (S 500 L) 2987 cc (S 320 CDI L) 6208 cc (S 63 AMG)
Transmission 7G-TRONIC (S 350 L, S 500 L & S 320 CDI L) AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (S 63 AMG)
Max. Power 272 hp 6300 rpm (S 350 L) 388 hp @ 6000 rpm (S 500 L) 210 hp @ 4000 rpm (S 320 CDI L) 525 hp @ 6800 rpm (S 63 AMG)
Max. Torque 345 Nm @ 4500 rpm (S 350 L) 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm (S 500 L) 490 Nm @ 1600-1800 rpm (S 320 CDI L) 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm (S 63 AMG)
Suspension
Front Suspension Torsion Bars Airmatic Air Suspension with Active Damping System AIRMATIC DC (S 500 L) Active Body Control (ABC) (S 63 AMG)
Rear Suspension Torsion Bars Airmatic Air Suspension with Active Damping System(S 320 CDI L & S 350 L) AIRMATIC DC (S 500 L) Active Body Control (ABC) (S 63 AMG)
Brake
Front Discs, internally ventilated (S 350 L, S 500 L & S 320 CDI L) Composite disc brakes, intern. ventilated (S 63 AMG)
Rear Discs (S 350 L, S 500 L & S 320 CDI L) Composite disc brakes, intern. ventilated (S 63 AMG)
Steering Type Rack & Pinion, Speed Sensitive Power Steering
Tyre Size 235 / 55 R 17 (S 350 L, S 500 L & S 320 CDI L) 255/40 ZR 19 Y โ€“ front (S 63 AMG) 275/40 ZR 19 Y โ€“ rear (S 63 AMG)

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