Mercedes S 580 e
MODEL TESTED: Merc S 580 e L AMG Line Prem+ Exec
PRICE: £118,095 ENGINE: 3.0-litre 6cyl/e-motor, 503bhp
Running costs
60.2mpg (on test)
£122 fill-up/£510 or 8% tax
Practicality
Boot
535 litres
Performance
0-62mph/top speed
5.2 seconds/155mph
ONE difference between the S-Class and A8 is that plug-in drive is only available in the long-wheelbase version of the Mercedes. It’s badged the S 580 e and starts from £108,705, making it the most expensive drivetrain outside of the Maybach models. That nets you a car in AMG Line Premium trim, while here we test the fully loaded AMG Lime Premium Plus Executive, priced at £118,095.
Design & engineering
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