2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review

Eric Loveday

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class 4-door Sedan 3.5L V6 Hybrid RWD Angular Front Exterior View

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The 2010 Mercedes Benz S400 Hybrid represents a departure from other hybrid models. Specifically regarding pricing. Most hybrid models carry a premium over non-hybrids in the lineup of vehicles, but not so with the S400 Hybrid. This vehicle, technically the entry level S Class comes in at $88,825, a price that undercuts the next least expensive S Class by $4,000.

Though no S Class should really be considered entry level, the pricing indicates Mercedes is intent on making hybrids relatively affordable. But the S400 offers more than just an attractive price to luxury car buyers.

The S400 comes with the same freshened exterior look as seen on other S Class models for 2010. The only elements that set the hybrid apart from the rest of the model lineup is discreet hybrid badges on the rear and BlueEfficiency badges on the front quarter panels

Unlike most hybrid models, the S400 comes with a lithium-ion battery that is small enough to fit into the engine compartment. The 120...

4dr Sedan (4)	MSRP	Invoice	MPG City	MPG Hwy
4dr Sedan S400 Hybrid RWD Specs	$87,950	$81,794	19	25
4dr Sedan S600 RWD Specs	$149,700	$139,221	11	17
4dr Sedan S63 AMG RWD Specs	$133,550	$124,202	11	18
4dr Sedan S65 AMG RWD Specs	$201,150	$187,070	11	17