MERCEDES S-CLASS FROM $196,500

Mercedes W222 S-Class sedan prices start at $196,500 for the S300 Bluetec 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel hybrid, which produces 150kW/500Nm yet averages a mere 4.5L/100km. The 190kW/620Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel is available in the S350, priced at $216,700. The 335kW/700Nm 4.7-litre twin turbopetrol V8 S500 is $286,210. A seven-speed automatic is standard. The 430kW/900Nm 5.5-litre twin turbopetrol V8 S63 AMG is $386,910. Coupe variants include the $318,610