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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class User Reviews

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 10 reviews

  • Performance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Appearance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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PROS
"power" 5 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"comfortable car" 2 reviews
CONS
"high maintenance" 2 reviews
"expensive car" 2 reviews
"heavy car" 2 reviews

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Jordan writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S55 AMG Sedan Review
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Styling, features, safety

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detachment from reality, waste of gas

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S55 Amg — This car is absolutely breathtaking. Acceleration is lightning fast, and almost too comfortable. The handling in sport mode feels just how a sports sedan should- nimble and tight. The brakes are probably the most impressive performance attribute, they stop quicker than you should ever have to. The car is built very solid; I was rear ended by a camry going 25 mph and the bumper was only bent. The car completely absorbed the shock of the crash. The sleek lines of the amg styling are gorgeous and get looks all over town. The cars two downfalls are gas milage (about 12 mpg, 10 for spirited drivers), and the smoothness. You may ask how could smoothness be a downfall? Well, during times of rapid acceleration, you gain too great a confidence from the ride and lose your sense of speed, which is kind of scary. Bottom line, this car is a hoot.

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300SDLGUY writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S600 Turbo Sedan Review
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FAST! Comfortable and Safe

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Not cheap to keep!

300SDLGUY
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W220 S600 Designo V12 Biturbo — Fast (check), Luxurious (check), Safe (check) High quality (check), Exclusive (check). It is hard to find any other sedan available in the US that can rival this car, in fact it hard to find ANY car in the US that rivals this car overall. I have the Coupe version as well and prefer the Sedan for its higher comfort factor over any marginal gains the lighter, shorter coupe version might provide. Unfortunately, this car wasn't cheap to purchase, and maintenance costs are not inexpensive if kept by the book as I do, but nobody should be surprised about this, at the end of the day its a trade-off I am willing to accept.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Gaugethis writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S500 Sedan Review
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The best ride you ever have

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You get speeding tickets

Gaugethis
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Mercedes-benz 2004 S500 Sedan — One of the best rides and built cars I have ever owned. The ride is so smooth and comforatable that many times you do not know how fast you are going until you look at speedometer. There is a sport setting and comfort setting.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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MBOwner writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S430 Sedan Review
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Very Clean vehicle

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Moving so have to sell

MBOwner
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Extremely Attractive And Fun To Drive — Awesome vehicle to drive. Everything works properly on vehicle. Well kept. Garage parked. All the eminities of the S500 are included on the S430. Great for city driving and country touring. Main purpose was daily driving from home to work. Always reliable.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Georgi writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
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all in this car is jist...great

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there isn't

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The Perfect Car — The engine is great - 320 CDI have 210 h.p. (on paper this is insufficiently for this heavy car, but in real is more than enought) 0-100km/h for 7.4sec (but don't forget - this is not sports car, this is limousine ;)) The breaks are just perfect The exterior is stylish and when you go inside you can say "welcome home" - the luxury is everywhere, cosily and comfortably. This is the perfect car - but it is property of my father and i drive it just sometimes :|

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Steven writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
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comfortable and navigation system

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not enough space

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My Mercedes-benz S500 — this is a cool car with a hell of a lot of stuff equipped to it. it has a navigation system, phone and a whole lot of more stuff to make the car ride to wherever your going to so much more easier and smooth and also enjoyable. i love this car

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Tarek writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
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Excellent interior/exterior (black on black)
V-8
Smooth acceleration
Quiet as anything
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Bullet-proof glass (I have no idea why)

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None I can think of

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Amazing — The body has got to be the best thing that this car has to offer. This is obviously not my own, but my dad's and he has babied it ever since he bought it .

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Bliever writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S430 Sedan Review
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Awesome

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None

Bliever
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This Is A Wonderful Vehicle. . — Vehicle drives great and have had no problems. Love the sound system and the room in the vehicle.

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:8,000

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Michael writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S600 Turbo Sedan Review
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Comfortable (beyond believe, massages), POWER, Handling

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The Cost is the downside but it is well worth it!!!

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Best Car Ever Made Hands Down — Absolute best car ever made. It accelerates like no other even though it weighs over 6,000 pounds. Brakes are a strong as then can be and it handles better any my uncles Maserati. Build Quality wise I have never had a single issues, ever except for the ABC suspension which died because of a personal issue. Appearance wise nothing can come even close because I have the AMG package. Cost of ownership is high, its an S-Class you have to have money to have one. Fun factor, nothing is more fun.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Eduard writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
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Ride, comfort and emblem on the hood

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Gas milage, cost of ownership

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There Are Two Type Of Cars In The World...there's Mercedes And There's Everything Else — This bad boy sedan looks great, rides nice and performs extremely well considering its weight. This particular model has the AMG package, which features 18 inch wheels and sportier bumpers and side skirts. Headlights and taillights were upgraded in the '03 and up models. The motor is a 302 hp 5 liter V8 coupled to a 7-speed automatic (the first in the world at the time). Brakes are cross-drilled 4 piston calipers up front and stop on a dime. It features an airbag suspension which can be raised a few inches at the touch of a button. Also, there are 3 settings which can be chosen, Comfort and two stiffer ones. There are enogh features to keep everyone entertained. The Bose surround sound is simply amazing, it is extremely clear and the bass hits hard. There is a screen in the center which features a navigation system, 6 cd changer with mp3 capabilities, satellite radio and bluetooth. The doors and trunk have the soft close option, they fully shut themselves. Also, there is a sunshade in the back which can go up and down by the touch of a button. Dual climate control, sunroof, automatic folding mirrors and rain sensitive wipers are some other features found on this car. Gas mileage is great on the highway, I averaged 29.5 mpg on a recent 624 mile trip cruising at 74 mph with the occasional 130 mph leg stretch. In the city is a different story though...Brake pads wear out rather quickly and oil changes are costly ($120).

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Cost $14,499 Average Instant Market Value $13,887 Average Instant Market Value $15,980 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 24 24 24
Horsepower 275 221 325
Crash Test Rating 8 4 8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.4 17.7
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.3 41.9 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Decent Overall. By SuperSlim74

Decent Overall. Looks & Accelerates GREAT!! Impeccable Comfort. I Replaced The AMG Wheels With COR 20" Staggered Fitment With Michelin Pilots, It Drastically Improved The Ride & Handling. However, If ... Read More

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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Monsterous By Loa

A monster hidden under the bonnet. Thirsty V12, but gives 600hp and 0-100 in jus ~4 seconds. Handling can be improved. Exterior can be more different than S63 AMG. Interior quality is superb, best i... Read More

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

THE quality of the Mer was really well done. Its performance was very good, especially the braking. The cost was good because you are no need to spend your money on fuel. The car was really fun to dri... Read More

I Love My Car!! By Linda1143

bought it used with only 2,500 miles- it was $14,000 below original sticker. I had the same model in 07 and loved it. It's great to drive - super pick-up. Expensive to drive and high maintenance Read More

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2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Strong, Sporty And Luxury By Ali

this is the best car for family rides (after BMW 750 Li) braking, handling, acceleration, build quality, apperance (both interior and exterior(if it is amg)), are absoloutly fine!!!! but the cost of o... Read More

Woooooooooooooooooooooow By Ayman

what a wonderful car. high quality, wow appearance, sex appeal, a supercar performane, v8 engine, air cooled, high cost but deserve it, but amg is better, so funny and entertaining car to drive but it... Read More

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

The Best Combination Of Luxury And Sport Available In The Sedan Segment. By DDGoBlue

Powerful and classy car. Turned heads with interior and exterior class. No other car compares in build quality and yet still fun to drive in any weather condition. AMG wheels add a sport edge to an... Read More

My Opinion About The S-class... By Gocho

I drove it long time ago, when my license was fresh... And my review from then is: Nice acceleration and top speed, but it still handles like a big, heavy car. Quality - Seriously? It is a Mercedes-Be... Read More

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