Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2007 - 2013) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

There is no comparison to the MB S550. It is so easy to drive regardless of road conditions or distance. I never thought a car could refresh your body while you drive, but this car does. From the lack of road noise to the smoothness of the ride it is in a class by itself. The power and handling of a car that weighs more than a full size SUV is amazing. Again no comparison model exists. Nov 10, 2021

Im a fan of this model though if ypu can afford a newer Gen I would go with 2014+ the technology is outdated in anything older and the cost to retrofit technology isnt worth the money. Common issues with the 2007-2014 generation is air ride suspension failure, light bulbs, transmission failure at higher miles, interior cosmetics tends to be cheaper than expected for the MSRP price tag. . If taken care of this ride will take care of you. Try finding one with low miles. Less that 100k miles for a max of 18k. Save yourself the 12k-15k with 100k+miles if only wanting to drive an S-class, the maintenance will costs you more than youre prepared for. Save that 10k-12k use it as a down-payment on a 2016-2019 with less miles, newer technologies, and most likely a warranty. Believe me you WANT the warranty. The S-class and SL-class have the most moving parts in the Mercedes-Benz fleet meaning it leaves more room for a failure of some sort. Hope this helps Apr 08, 2021

The look of this car is beyond beautiful/classy, it is prestiges. It is a very comfortable ride. I feel like I'm gliding every time i drive it. The suspension is great. I didn't notice any blind spots. I only took it to the shop for an oil change. The cost was fair but could have been better. This cars acceleration is fast and it feels like you are getting shot out of a slingshot. The brake is amazing and reliable. I was in a few moments where i had to press down hard and they were good. The handling is amazing and reliable. It is very nice and smooth and is all about class. I felt safe driving this car because i know that this is Mercedes and i trust them for there german engineering. I feel like I'm in control when i am driving it. This car is a blast to drive.Nov 20, 2014

Amazing amount of luxury and technology. So silky smooth and comfortable, it's an amazing road-trip machine as well as just getting around town in style. The heated/cooled massage seats and dynamic bolsters are incredible. Rear seats are so cavernous, you could get lost in them. But good thing it also has nav, so you can find your way home. Looks great, very solidly built and engineered vehicle. Great performance for a 2 ton car. Definitely felt safe, and it was surprisingly fun to drive despite the size and weight.Jul 10, 2014

After seven years of Taurus like styling, the 'real' Mercedes S-class has returned. It is a solid performer, pumping out nearly as much horsepower as the W140 600 V12 and offering dynamic handling with supple ride. With over 380 hp and nearly 400 lbs ft torque it can easliy keep up with its competitors--all the while returning up to 28 mpg on the highway. I average 23 mpg including in town driving. Technology abounds with Nightvision and rear back up camera and park assist.Feb 08, 2008

The Mercedes-Benz S550 is said to be finest the finest production vehicle ever built. Although others may tell you otherwise, they have probably have never experienced driving a Mercedes-Benz S550 on a race track at "The California Motor Speedway". As the new heavy weight champion of the automotive world, this high performance machines is now the highest rated vehicle in it's class. The S550, whose 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 delivers 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and topping speeds over 140 mph, the latest S550 not only addresses every single criticism imagined, it moves the bar for this class virtually out of sight. That's depressing if you work for BMW and fantastic news for the future of Mercedes Benz. Nothing will leave you with a more lasting impression then driving the new Mercedes-Benz S550. Not to be confused by what others may say, my first hand experience driving a Mercedes-Benz S550 on a race track, offer a realistic perspective about the advantages and the overall performance of the vehicle. The advantages of driving the new S550 include the many available options which are now standard equipment. As a much larger vehicle then its previous model, the S-class now looks the way that it should. The useful technologies include, Active Body Control which offers exceptional ride quality, Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control is the best of its kind, and the infrared night-vision system increases forward visibility by up to 125 percent. Having the unfair advantage, It seems that Mercedes-Benz has now arrived and has left the competition behind. While challenging the S550's over all performance, we drove the S550 through a series of road tests designed to simulate realistic driving conditions. While other drivers slowed there vehicals down as they began driving over each rail road tie and large pot holes, I accelerated the vehicle I was driving because know one ever mentioned that slowing down was a requirement. Needless to say, I was scolded for my actions and given a warning. Ya! Ya! Ya! I thought to myself as the other spectators applauded my performance. After successfully completing the challenge, the S550 can only be described as the most incredible driving machine that the world has even known. After all, "The Race To Perfection Has No Finish Line"-Mercedes-Benz-Feb 27, 2007