Mercedes-Benz S450L

AN ENDANGERED SPECIES, BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED

- RICHARD FELAZZO

SPECS

COTY TEST REPORT

0-100km/h 5.6 seconds

WEIGHT 250kg heavier than claimed weight

NOISE 65.4db at 100km/h

Price/as tested $244,700/$294,300

Engine 2999cc 6cyl turbo petrol, mild hybrid

Power 270kW @ 5500rpm

Torque 500Nm @ 1600rpm

Transmission 9-speed automatic, AWD

Weight 1930kg

Fuel 8.6L/100km, 95RON

Length/width/height 5179/1954/1503mm

Wheelbase 3106mm

Safety Untested