The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size luxury sedan available in hybrid and AMG trim levels. The base S550 sedan comes standard with a 382 hp producing 5.5-liter V8 engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, and RWD. The S600 trim boasts a 510 hp producing 5.5-liter V12 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and RWD. The S550 gets an EPA estimated 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway while the S600 gets a slightly lower 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. For the green driver the RWD S400 hybrid trim offers a 295 hp producing mild-hybrid V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission. The S400 gets an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The S63 and S65 AMG trim levels seamlessly combine luxury with performance. The S63 AMG sports a 5.5-liter bi-turbo V8 that produces 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque while the S65 harnesses the power of a 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 that produces a whopping 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Both models are RWD and come with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT. Safety comes in the form of 10-way airbag protection and all S-Class models are covered for 2 years/50,000 miles.

Review 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices by model/trim level

4dr Sdn S400 Hybrid RWD - MSRP $91,000

4dr Sdn S550 4MATIC - MSRP $96,000

4dr Sdn S550 RWD - MSRP $93,000

4dr Sdn S600 RWD - MSRP $158,050

4dr Sdn S63 AMG RWD - MSRP $138,000

4dr Sdn S65 AMG RWD - MSRP $209,000