The 2018 Mercedes Benz S-Class has a lot of options available to its drivers. Whether you want a sedan, a coupe, or a cabriolet, the S-Class offers different levels of luxury and speed.
There are many different trims available within the 2018 S-Class, including sedan, coupe, and cabriolet models. There are also AMG® options in the S-Class, which offer racing features for anyone looking for some real speed. Starting with the base sedan trims, there are the S 450 4MATIC® (short wheel-base), S 560 4MATIC® (short wheel-base), and S 560 (long wheel-base). The S 450 starts at $106,400, while the S 560 with the short wheel-base starts at $115,200 and the long wheel-base starts at $124,400. The AMG® S-Class sedan trims are the AMG® S 63 4MATIC® and the AMG® S 65. Both trims have a long wheel-base, and the 4MATIC® trim starts at $163,500, while the AMG® S 65 starts at $254,800. Next up is the S 560 4MATIC® with coupe and cabriolet options, which start at $154,100 and $166,600, respectively. The AMG® trims are the AMG® S 63 4MATIC® with a coupe and cabriolet option, which start at $182,800 and $197,600. Finally, there is the AMG® S 65 trim for coupe and cabriolet, which start at $268,000 and $277,600.
The S-Class has different engines that accompany the different trims. The S 450 4MATIC® comes with a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine. The engine gets 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The S 560 trims in the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet have a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, with 463 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The AMG® trim levels feature AMG® 4.0-litre handcrafted biturbo engines. The AMG® S 63 4MATIC® trims for the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet have a V8 engine with 603 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. The AMG® S 65 trims for the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet have V12 engines with 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
If you want some top-notch performance, the 2018 S-Class delivers that with speed. The top speed for the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet is approximately 130 mph, while the top speed for the AMG® trims is 186 mph. The S-Class also boasts improved fuel efficiency. The 4.0-litre engine is smaller than its predecessor and consumes 10 percent less gas than it used to.
There are lots of new additions to the interior of the S-Class. Inside, you can find two high-resolution displays, each measuring a diagonal of 12.3 inches that creates a wide-screen cockpit. You can also look forward to touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel that allow you to control the entire infotainment system.
Active safety features that you can find in the S-Class models include “Intelligent Drive,” which contains Active Distance Assistance DISTRONIC®, an adaptive cruise control system that includes map navigation and will adjust your speed based on speed limits on a route-specific basis. Active Distance Assistance DISTRONIC® also decelerates the vehicle when approaching the route’s exit, as long as you are in the furthest right lane. Other safety features include Active Lane Change Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Emergency Stop Assist, and Evasive Steering Assist.
