Engine Displacement: 2,925 cc (Diesel) / 2,999 cc (Petrol)
The S-Class in India is powered by silky-smooth 3.0-litre inline-six engines. The S 450 4MATIC features a petrol unit with 48V mild-hybrid tech producing 362-375 bhp and 500 Nm. The S 350d uses the OM656 diesel engine delivering 282 bhp and 600 Nm. For those seeking extreme performance, the AMG S 63 E Performance plug-in hybrid pushes output to 791 bhp and 1,430 Nm.
Configuration: 6 Cylinders / 24-Valve DOHC
Both the petrol and diesel versions utilize an inline-six (I6) configuration, chosen for its perfect primary and secondary balance. They feature a Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) with 4 valves per cylinder. The petrol model uses a twin-scroll turbo and an electric auxiliary compressor to eliminate lag, while the diesel uses a 2-stage turbocharger.
Acceleration and Speed: 0-100 km/h in 5.1 - 6.4 seconds
The petrol S 450 4MATIC is impressively quick, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The diesel S 350d completes the sprint in 6.4 seconds. The top speed for all standard variants is electronically governed at 250 km/h, providing effortless high-speed cruising on the highway.
