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.

Mercedes Environmental License Plate For The S Class

How much can save fuel, a hybrid drive really? Mercedes has made the environmental benefits of its first hybrid model S 400 Hybrid test by TÜV Süd.

The hybrid drive is considered as an effective means to reduce the fuel consumption of vehicles and thus to protect the environment. Critics of the concept, however, complain that the production and disposal of the batteries that need every hybrid car care, in turn, for environmental damage. For these effects to counterbalance each other, and to investigate the environmental impact of its first series hybrids, Daimler has made the S 400 Hybrid certified by TÜV Süd.

Object of the investigation was therefore not only the fuel consumption, but the whole life cycle of the S-Class from production through the use phase and disposal. Join over 40,000 individual processes were under scrutiny, whose analysis, computation and evaluation ultimately produce a comprehensive eco have profile.

With the first lithium-ion battery

As the worlds first production car, the S 400 has a hybrid drive with a lithium-ion battery. The combination of a further developed, in Atkinson combustion cycle running V6 petrol engine with a compact hybrid module ZF Sachs makes this model the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine. The fuel consumption of 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers (NEDC combined) corresponds to carbon dioxide emissions of 186 grams per kilometer. The combined output of combustion and electric drive is 220 kW/299 hp, maximum torque Nm 385th

The savings over a conventional internal combustion engine is mainly due to the following features: the start-stop function switches the engine off automatically when the car stops - for example at traffic lights. When braking, the electric motor is running as a generator and feeds energy into the battery. If necessary, this energy helps when accelerating - so developers can use a smaller and thus more fuel-efficient engine.

21 percent less consumption

For comparison calculations of the Environment certificate the auditors the S 400 hybrid the gasoline model to S 350th Hundred kilometers on this version consumed 10.0 to 10.2 liters (depending on tires). This value under the hybrid offers clear: He is satisfied with 7.9 to 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers. This represents a decrease of 21 percent. The CO2 emissions of 186-189 grams per kilometer.

Throughout its life cycle from production, use and recycling over 300,000 km, the S 400 Hybrid caused by this study 18 percent less CO2 emissions than the comparative model. This saving per vehicle corresponds to about 1.6 times the annual per-capita emissions of an average European (source: European Environment Agency).

Audi Tells Us it Has No Plans to Offer the New RS6 Avant in the U S

If you can afford it, the new Audi RS6 Avant is one of those cars that allows you to have a mid-life crisis without actually affecting the others around you, and by that, we mean you can get supercar-levels of performance with all the comfort amenities and more importantly, the space and practicality of a large family car.

Sadly, if you live in the States, this is one super wagon that you wont be able to park under your garage during this phase of your life.

In an email we received today from John Schilling, product communications manager for Audi North America, we were told that, the brand has "No plans on bringing the RS6 Avant here to the U.S.".

And for those of you wondering, yes, we did ask him if Audi had plans for a sedan version of the 190mph, 552hp RS6, but unfortunately, we did not receive an answer…

Not to rub salt on the wound, but thanks to a tip from CarScoop reader Bruno, we can share with you a new gallery of wallpaper pictures of the RS6 Avant sourced from Audis German website.

If you would like to voice your opinion on whether Audi should bring the RS6 Avant to the States, place your vote in the poll after the break.

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