On the diesel front, the 300 SD straight-six lump with 148 horsepower and 229 pound-feet (310 Nm) of torque had to suffice. As for the gasoline-loving customers, they were offered a sixer in the ...

The heftiest member of the W140 S-class line — the S600 SEL — featured a fearsome 5,987cc V12 engine with an output of 408 horsepower. Open it up on the highway, and you're looking at top ...