S-Class The S-class of Choice: S400, S550, S63, S600, S65

[HighestOfHigh]

Please pick your S-class of Choice -


S400 Hybrid:



S500 (S550 in US):



S63 AMG:

S600 v12:

S65 v12:

 

[ree]

Normally I would choose the S 450 L CDI!! But it isn't available here - so my choice is the S 600!!

 

[coolraoul]

S600. What else?

 

[Monster]

At this end of the market, only the most powerful and the fastest one will do, so S65 for me

 

[HighestOfHigh]

See this is a poll that I even have a hard time answering. Every S-class has some kind of Benefit.

The S400 – The car is pretty much historical because it’s the first Mercedes-Benz gasoline/hybrid as well as the first Hybrid model to use a Lithium battery. Secondly the car produces outstanding MPG for a car of its size.

The S550 – It just the traditional one it the bunch, but makes it so interesting is the use of 4Matic. I have seen so many Benz in my area sliding all over the highway in snow storms, which really makes the system so work while. Not to mention it’s a bargain compared to the other high price models.

The S63 AMG – Nothing like a strong V8 with AMG power.

The S600 V12 – It has always represented what a flagship should be and the V12 is so smooth and world class. The V12 badge alone will get you by without any need for a sport package or AMG wheels.

The S65 AMG – It has snatched the crown from the S600 as the TOP OF THE LINE Mercedes-Benz flagship model. The 600hp plus engine leaves people speechless. Even with all the weight the 0-60 times leaves sport cars out of breath. The interior is enough to rival the Rolls-Royce and Bentley. That added sport package makes it look almost “glorious”. Everything about this car is flawless…the only thing I question is the “special” grill, but with the power and magnificent authority of its present…


My Choice -

 

[coolraoul]

I agree with most of what you said but... The 65 lacks the supreme elegance of the 600. It's too aggressive for me.

The S600 remains the absolute king: perfect mixture of class, elegance, majestic discretion, luxury and power. It is, for me, still the supreme S-Class.

The AMG is too raw, too flashy, too much. Outstanding car, but not the epitome of the S-Class as it doesn't really represent the values of it.

I would take the words of a Land-Rover big head (was talking about the RR vs RR Sport):
the AMG is an S-Class, but with a backward cap...

 

[cawimmer430]

S320 CDI. What else?

 

[ree]

S320 CDI. What else?

You know, that all 320 CDI are called 350 CDI now!?

 

[GBOY]

I can't decide. It depends on a few factors BUT obviously I'll have to pick the S65 for power and looks BUT to own it, I pick the 550 ... duh!

By the way, off topic .. I just picked up this lovely S600 with the Sports Package for my brother. LOL
I'll have it for a month before delivery I've been driving it all week and my neighbors think I'm nutts!

My brother will now own 2 S600s LOL ... all he needs is the W221 facelift to complete the trifecta. He want the 57s though.

 

[GTA45E]

I chose the S65, reason.. I always buy the top of the line and always have. (The Joneses can never compete, I never let them try. )..

Everyone should know that the S550 really is the perfect S-Class. You really don`t need anything more or less than that..

 

[cawimmer430]

You know, that all 320 CDI are called 350 CDI now!?

True. I just read about that a few weeks ago.

 

[Shining Star]

Without thinking, I chose the S400. Then I remembered how graceful the S600 looks in pictures and how Rolls-Royce-ish the S65 AMG's interior is. In the end, my decision would be the S600- its an over-the-top, extremely fast, and incredibly beautiful Benz. The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz at their best, so it doesn't really matter which one you choose-they're all perfect.

 

[Centurion]

The S500 is the optimal S-Class. Lazy engine that offer more than ample power to get the large German ship to float without struggle. More power is not necessary as the S-Class is not a car to blaze through corner with and speed through the city. Such driving is reserved for the GT3, LP650 and other cars which are designed to fully exploit engines with excess of 500hp.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I agree with most of what you said but... The 65 lacks the supreme elegance of the 600. It's too aggressive for me.

The S600 remains the absolute king: perfect mixture of class, elegance, majestic discretion, luxury and power. It is, for me, still the supreme S-Class.

The AMG is too raw, too flashy, too much. Outstanding car, but not the epitome of the S-Class as it doesn't really represent the values of it.

I would take the words of a Land-Rover big head (was talking about the RR vs RR Sport):
the AMG is an S-Class, but with a backward cap...

I can understand that, but the thing is the S65 AMG is more exclusive, powerful and much more exciting to drive then the S600. On the other hand the S600 is an outstanding car and it is elegant without the sport package, but it really doesn't "beat" the S65 for the flagship title IMO.

Aren't there a few more options "interior" wise for the S65 over the S600?

I chose the S65, reason.. I always buy the top of the line and always have. (The Joneses can never compete, I never let them try. )..

Everyone should know that the S550 really is the perfect S-Class. You really don`t need anything more or less than that..

Yes, that is true. A Black or Silver S550 with sport package and 4MATIC would be the perfect choice.



Only thing is I just would love having the top of the line. See now a 750 owner can probably pass a S550 with no problem (hp wise), but an S65 AMG has no "direct competitor"...except maybe the Bentley Flying Spur and RR Ghost....

 

[ZicZachZo]

S320 CDI. What else?

I'll take the same

 

[LaArtist]

S600 please

 

[Giannis]

The S500 for me please! It's just the best deal of them all. The car is huge to offer 100% AMG driving experience, and if I'd ever buy such a big car, comfort would be my first criteria. So no AMG. From the non-AMG models, the 500 seems the most logical choise!

 

[ateekt]

Voted for S63-Amg here! Nice truss of luxury & performance! Also, I'm a N.A lover!

 

[HighestOfHigh]

You know, that all 320 CDI are called 350 CDI now!?

S320 CDI. What else?

Ree or one of the other Mods,

Can you add the S350 CDI to the Poll?

S600 please

Wow Artist, I thought for sure you would have picked the S65 AMG? Why the S600 over the S65?

The S500 for me please! It's just the best deal of them all. The car is huge to offer 100% AMG driving experience, and if I'd ever buy such a big car, comfort would be my first criteria. So no AMG. From the non-AMG models, the 500 seems the most logical choise!

The S550 (S500) really is a good package deal, plus having the 4 MATIC option is a huge bonus.

 

[Tarek]

Definitely the S65,it's not the most sensible choice and all but the power and luxury are second to none.