2010 Mercedes-Benz S400
MSRP
$105,900
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Large
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.0
energuide estimate - hwy
7.7
engine type
Gas/Electric V6
displacement
3.5L/213
sae net horsepower @ rpm
295 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
284 @ 2400-5000
trans type
7
brake type
Power
brake abs system
4 Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
90
wheelbase
124.6
length, overall
205.0
width, max w/o mirrors
73.6
height, overall
58.0
trunk volume
19.8
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4370
Base Curb Weight
4519
Cruising Range - City
1923.46
Cruising Range - Hwy
2747.79
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.070
Suspension Type - Front
AIRMATIC
Suspension Type - Rear
AIRMATIC
Front Tire Size
P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Direct
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40.0
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
37.8
Front Leg Room
41.9
Front Shoulder Room
41.4
Front Hip Room
55.4
Second Head Room
38.5
Second Leg Room
42.3
Second Shoulder Room
58.7
Second Hip Room
54.4
Track Width, Front
63.1
Track Width, Rear
63.1
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
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The S-Class gets a mid-life freshening for 2010 that includes some very subtle style changes, however the biggest news is the introduction of Mercedes-Benz’ first hybrid-electric vehicle. The S400 Hybrid uses the 3.5-litre V6 and an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery to deliver 295 horsepower through a seven-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. It delivers improved acceleration and class-leading fuel efficiency. The rest of the lineup carries over, meaning a 335-hp 4.5-litre V8, a 382-hp 5.5-litre V8, and a 510-hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12. The V8’s get seven-speed autos with all-wheel drive, while the V12 uses a heavy-duty five-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive.

Pros

Ultimate luxury sedan, now with better fuel mileage

Cons

Can’t tell new models from old

Reviews and Articles

REVIEWS: Eco-friendly flagship
Bradley Horn, Carguide Canada January 25 2010 at 13:27 PM