Mercedes-Benz S-Class (06 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 07 February 2012
When it comes to luxury travel, few cars outside of the super rich Rolls Royce and Maybach arena, can match the Mercedes S-Class. The four-door saloon is the epitome of sophistication with unrivalled refinement, an interior that insulates you from the outside world and a beautifully styled cabin that blends classic and modern elements. All the engines offer strong performance but it's actually the diesel - the entry-level model - that's our pick of the range thanks to a great blend of refinement, economy and strong pulling power. Rear passengers get the best deal with acres of space and wonderfully cosseting seats while for even more room there's a long wheelbase version available.

Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

Standard Trim

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

S350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4d Auto

£62,710

177

15%

£1,881

£3,762

£1,881

£3,762

S350 BlueEFFICIENCY (AMG Sport Pack) 4d Auto

£68,375

184

15%

£2,051

£4,102

£2,051

£4,102

S350L BlueEFFICIENCY 4d Auto

£66,710

179

15%

£2,001

£4,002

£2,001

£4,002

S350L BlueEFFICIENCY (AMG Sport Pack) 4d Auto

£72,375

186

15%

£2,171

£4,342

£2,171

£4,342

S500L BlueEFFICIENCY 4d Auto

£82,705

219

15%

£2,481

£4,962

£2,481

£4,962

S500L BlueEFFICIENCY (AMG Sport Pack) 0d Auto

£88,370

224

15%

£2,651

£5,302

£2,651

£5,302

S350 CDi BlueTEC (Start Stop) 4d Auto

£61,185

164

18%

£2,202

£4,405

£2,202

£4,405

S350 CDi BlueTEC AMG Sport (Start Stop) 4d Auto

£66,850

168

18%

£2,406

£4,813

£2,406

£4,813

S350L CDi BlueTEC (Start Stop) 4d Auto

£65,185

164

18%

£2,346

£4,693

£2,346

£4,693

S350L CDi BlueTEC AMG Sport (Start Stop) 4d Auto

£70,850

168

18%

£2,550

£5,101

£2,550

£5,101

S600L Bi-Turbo (09-) 4d Auto

£114,470

329

15%

£3,434

£6,868

£3,434

£6,868

S600L Bi-Turbo (AMG Sport Pack) 4d Auto

£119,175

332

15%

£3,575

£7,150

£3,575

£7,150