Taking a break from auto show news, the boys over at the UK's Channel 4 were fortunate enough to get their hands on a new Mercedes S 65 AMG and put it through its paces.

Not surprisingly, there was very little criticism of the car.  The reviewer noted the S 65's outstanding ride quality, despite its ability to accelerate from 0-60 in just 4.4 seconds.  Other compliments came as a result of the S's extensive technological features and the growl stemming from its 604 horsepower V12.

So what was the final verdict?

In the end, the reviewer gave the S 65 high marks, but had to state the question found in virtually every AMG Mercedes review:  "Is the AMG version really worth the extra money?"

Is it worth the extra money?  To answer the age-old question of AMG vs. non-AMG (in this case, the S-Class) I've devised an unbelievably ingenious questionnaire to shed some light on the issue.  Simply complete the following two questions, and voila, the answer will present itself.


QUESTIONNAIRE
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   1) Do you want to own the world's fastest luxury
        sedan?

   2) Do you have $200,000 of disposable income?


If you answered "yes" to the following questions, then the answer is yes, the S65 AMG is worth the extra money.

If you answered "no" to one or both of the questions, then the answer is no, the S65 is not right for you.

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Dammit.  I was only one question away.

To learn more, you can read the full review over at Channel 4.