Mercedes-Benz Eyes Efficiency Hike for 2015 S65

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edited September 2014 in Mercedes-Benz

imageMercedes-Benz Eyes Efficiency Hike for 2015 S65

The redesigned 2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG gets a new seven-speed automatic transmission with an eye toward improving fuel economy. The luxury car was unveiled ahead of a simultaneous world premiere on November 20 at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Auto Show.

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  • crod923crod923 Member Posts: 1
    AWD or RWD??!
  • noburgersnoburgers Member Posts: 500
    no 4matic badge on the trunk, I would say RWD.
  • markinnaples_markinnaples_ Member Posts: 251
    Whew. That is my new desire, lol.
  • themandarinthemandarin Member Posts: 436
    Same engine available since 2003
  • marcos9marcos9 Member Posts: 96
    V12 is baller, but the depreciation is insane. Get a 2005 model for like $15k and then chip it it - voila - you get over 600hp.
  • mercedesfanmercedesfan Member Posts: 365
    Just a bonkers car. There are only a few people for whom an S65 is desirable, though. I've driven them before and 99.5% of the time they feel just like every other S-Class. The base cars have so much power already that the additional thrust is only really evident during high-speed, full-throttle acceleration. If you live close to an Autobahn this would be the ultimate mode of transportation. Here in the US? Just get an S63 if you want a "sporty" S-Class.
  • mercedesfanmercedesfan Member Posts: 365
    @marcos9, Indeed the depreciation on these is steep, but not anywhere near that crazy. A 2005 model with 80K miles on it can be picked up for right around $30k. That is still ridiculous money for a nearly 10 year old luxury car, though, and one that is kn
  • stineystiney Member Posts: 28
    I have no doubt it's a fine car, but visually it is SO boring.
  • eurocarlover19eurocarlover19 Member Posts: 28
    dont get me wrong; the performance is there, the visual appeal is there, but for $212k, i can't see the justification of buying this instead of a S63, other than the V12 badge. and for performance numbers, the S8 is faster 0-60 at 3.9 sec, the Aston Martin Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte are not as fast, or tech savvy, but definitely more exclusive. A matter of taste i guess
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