The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size luxury sedan available in hybrid and AMG trim levels. The base S550 sedan comes standard with a 382 hp producing 5.5-liter V8 engine, 7-speed automatic transmission and RWD. The S600 trim boasts a 510 hp producing 5.5-liter V12 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission and RWD. The S550 gets an EPA estimated 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway while the S600 gets a slightly lower 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. The S63 and S65 AMG trim levels seamlessly combine luxury with performance. Safety comes in the form of 10-way airbag protection and all S-Class models are covered for 2 years or 50,000-miles.
