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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Styles

Mercedes-Benz's flagship S-Class sedan was redesigned for the 2007 model year and emerged as a larger car with a raft of safety features. The S-Class shares luxury-sedan real estate with competitors like the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

The big news is the S400 Hybrid. Mercedes' first mass-produced hybrid car with a lithium-ion battery pack. The S400 is a mild hybrid with start-stop technology that shuts the engine off at stops, recharges the battery with regenerative braking and provides a small power boost for passing. The S400 has an EPA-estimated gas mileage of 19/26 mpg city/highway. In comparison, the V-8-powered S550 rates 15/23 mpg. The S-Class also receives a mild restyling and refinements to existing safety and convenience features.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine typeV-8 (V-12)
Engine displacement333 (365) cu.in.
Engine horsepower382 (604)-hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque391 (738) @ 2,700 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC (SOHC)
Valves32 (36)
Engine bore x stroke3.3" x 3.7"
Compression ratio10.0 to 1
Fuel tank capacity23.8 gal.
Fuel economy city15 mpg
Fuel economy highway23 mpg
Drag coefficient.27
Curb weight4,500 lbs.
Exterior206.5" x 73.7" x 58.0"
Wheelbase124.6"
Turning radius20.0'
Ground clearance (min.)5.8"
Passenger volume125.0 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume19.8 cu.ft.

S-Class S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan Base

Engines
275-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (gas hybrid)Standard
Transmissions
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual Standard

S-Class S550 4dr Sedan Base

Engines
382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

S-Class S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan Base

Engines
382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

S-Class S63 AMG 4dr Sedan Base

Engines
518-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

S-Class S600 4dr Sedan Base

Engines
510-hp, 5.5-liter V-12 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan Base

Engines
604-hp, 6.0-liter V-12 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard