Friday, May 10, 2013

2011 Mercedes Benz S Class Review

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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been redesigned for the model year with features like more powerful V8 engine, automatic brake intervention and blind spot warning system. The S Class has been a standard bearer for performance, technology, safety, design and innovation. One of the notable features found in this model is interior display screen that allows the front seat passenger and driver to view separate onscreen content. It comprises of S400 Hybrid, S65 AMG, S550, S63 AMG, AWD S550 4Matic and S600. the S550 4Matic, S400 Hybrid and S550 comes with standard list of features which include 18 inch wheels, power trunk lid, adaptive air suspension, power rear sunshade, automatic wipers, heated power folding mirrors, sunroof, foglamps, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive high beams and LED daytime running lights. There are some interior features in S550 and S400 such as power telescoping and tilt steering column, COMAND electronics interface, two-zone automatic climate control, navigation system, auto-dimming driver-side and rearview mirrors, Bluetooth, power-adjustable 14-way front seats, voice control for navigation, audio and phone, ventilated and heated front seats, leather and wood steering wheel, front seat memory functions, leather upholstery and Harman Kardon 15-speaker surround sound system with six-CD changer, satellite radio, auxiliary input jack, HD radio and iPod interface.

The top of the line S65 AMG and S63 trim levels of 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class are equipped with high performance tires with 20 inch wheels, S63 comes with Harman Kardon audio system, while S65 adds Bang & Olufsen stereo system, styling and aerodynamic enhancements, AMG instrument panel with race timer, sport exhaust, unique steering wheel with paddle shifters, larger brakes, rear-seat entertainment system, sport-tuned suspension, ventilated and heated power rear seats with memory functions and premium leather upholstery. The S550 trim level is powered by 5.5 liter V8 engine which is good for producing 391 pound feet of torque and 382 horsepower and this engine accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in the time range of 5.7 seconds. It is mated with seven-speed automatic transmission with sports four wheel drive system that sends power to all the four wheels.

The S400 Hybrid trim level of 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is motivated by 3.5 liter V6 engine that cranks out 284 pound feet of torque and 295 horsepower. It goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in the time range of 7.7 seconds. The S600 model comes with 5.5 liter turbocharged V12 powerful engine which is good for churning out 612 pound feet of torque and impressive 510 horsepower and this engine accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The high-end S63 AMG trim level is equipped with twin-turbocharged 5.5 liter V8 engine that generates 590 pound feet of torque and 536 horsepower, while the S65 AMG comes with 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 engine that produces jaw-dropping 738 pound feet of torque and 621 horsepower and goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds. All trim levels come with standard safety features which include antilock brakes, inattention warning system, traction and stability control system, driver fatigue, side curtain airbags and rear and front side airbags. The cabin inside is quite luxurious and is slathered with high quality materials like COMAND electronics system with control knob, navigation functions and entertainment features. Overall it is one of the premium luxury sedans with precise handling and comfortable ride quality.