Hands On: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560
28 April 2018, Neil Parkhi
Introduction
The Mercedes-Benz S Class has always been the greatest of all of the Mercedes products out there. The new W222 S Class came out in 2014, getting an all new facelift for 2018, which adds a ton of great new features and enhancements to the car itself.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Electro-mechanical, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type | 9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension Type | Independent Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Independent Multi-Link |
| Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Air Springs, Gas Pressurised Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in, mm) | 206.5in, 5245mm |
| Width (in, mm) | 83.9in, 2131mm |
| Height (in, mm) | 58.7in, 1491mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) | 124.6in, 3165mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) | 4630lb, 2100kg |
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 4.0 litre biturbo 32 valve V8 |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 463bhp, 470PS, 345kW @ 5250-6000RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 516lb-ft, 700Nm @ 2000-4000RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 4.6 seconds |
| Top Speed (mph, kmph) | 130 mph, 209 kmph |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 23.0 gallons, 87L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | 91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 17mpg, 7kmpL |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 27mpg, 11kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications | |
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 16.3ft3, 462L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 16.3ft3, 462L |