2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$89,350 to $198,950

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Mercedes-Benz made minor updates to its flagship S-Class sedans for 2009. Upgrades across the line include new power window switches, as well as redesigned steering-wheel-mounted Touch Shift buttons, which drivers can use to manually shift the seven-speed automatic transmission, which comes standard in all S-Class sedans. The automaker also updated the S550 and S550 4Matic trims by equipping them with the Premium 1 package, which adds ventilated front seats, a wood and leather steering wheel, and a trunk closer at no extra charge.

In addition, the optional Distronic Plus Package (which includes adaptive cruise control) now comes with a parking guidance system and a Blind Spot Assist system, which uses radar sensors to monitor the driver's blind spot and signals the driver with a red hazard symbol if another vehicle enters it. The system also sounds an audio alarm if the driver attempts to change lanes when another vehicle occupies the driver's blind spot.

The '09 S-Class sedans retain the shapely styling of the previous year, with flared wheel arches and a V-shaped trunk lid that give the vehicles a muscular yet refined appearance. Mercedes offers the S-Class in five trims, starting with the S500, which jumps out from 0 to 60 in just 5.4 seconds, thanks to its 382-hp, 5.5-liter V8 engine. Such features as 14-way power-adjustable front seats, leather upholstery and trim, three-level heated front seats, and hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim all come standard. The S550 4Matic trim adds Mercedes' all-wheel-drive system.

Stepping up a notch, the S600 sedan retains its powerful 510-hp, 5.5-liter V12 engine, and pampers drivers with such luxury amenities as Drive-Dynamic multicolor front leather seats with a four-stage massage function, power rear slide window shades, noise-reducing glass, and a panorama sunroof. At the top of the line, both the S63 AMG and S65 AMG are powered by AMG-built engines. A 518-hp, 6.2-liter V8 engine drives the S63, while the S65 AMG retains its whopping 604-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12. Both feature components tweaked by AMG, Mercedes' in-house tuner, including AMG-designed sport seats, F1-inspired manual shifters, an AMG sports exhaust system, a high-performance braking system, 20-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, and AMG-calibrated Active Body Control, as well as AMG exterior styling.

All S-Class four-door sedans seat five passengers, and are rear-wheel-drive vehicles, except for those equipped with the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. All include a wide range of safety features, including the Pre-Safe accident preparation system, front active head restraints, rollover sensors, and a wide range of airbags, including front and rear side head curtain airbags.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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by Andre M
Jan 24, 2025
The features are one of a kind this is a very goodvalue,all it's missing is me behind the wheeli compare it to a payback. So so nice inside about out.Jan 24, 2025
by Paul R
Jun 06, 2024
Great car. Smooth ride with all the bells and whistles. Jun 06, 2024
by Mike B
Oct 14, 2023
Perfect except many suspension parts repair is needed. Oct 14, 2023

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing

Original MSRP
$89,350 to $198,950
Price range
$11,665 to $12,551
Average price on CG
$11,885
YoY price change
$12,515 to $11,885

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power activated trunk/hatch: close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 8 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 5 · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: rear

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: rear · Power activated trunk/hatch: close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 8 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 5 · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: rear

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Width: 7.5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: power side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat

Driver Seat

Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Exterior Features

Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 8 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger Seating: 5 · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather · Ventilated: rear

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Profile: 35 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 255

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Width: 9.5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 8 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: remote operation

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Profile: 45 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 255

Wheels

Width: 9.5

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat

Driver Seat

Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Exterior Features

Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 8 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid

Tires

Profile: 35 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 255

Wheels

Width: 9.5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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