General Introduction

The earliest versions of the Mercedes featured a choice between a four-speed automatic transmission and a five-speed manual transmission. The five-speed was one of the few manual transmissions produced for the U.S by Mercedes. However, the automatic was so popular that finally the company discontinued the manual version.

Design

The body boasts of a sweep-back design of the front end, making it easy to cut through the wind. And you’re going to need that when you get behind the wheel of the Mercedes S550. It has an engine that screams performance.

Certain luxury details were included in the Mercedes S550, including power windows, rear defrost and bucket seats that remember the passenger’s favorite position. The interior was elegantly upholstered in leather. No doubt about it, the Mercedes S550 was designed to impress the public. The amazingly high sales year after year prove that the company knew what it was doing. Even today, the cars are still in circulation.

Engine

The 5.5 liter engine was built for luxury as well as speed. The variable valve timing engine carries a 382 horsepower punch. Getting from one place to another in a timely manner will be no problem. The Mercedes S550 goes from 0-60 in just under 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of just over 130 mph.

Features

The Mercedes S550 holds a price tag ranging from about $88,750-$105, 000. The price reflects quality German engineering. The standard seven speed transmission transfers power directly to the rear wheels. The Mercedes S550 also has an inside wind and road reduction system, that reduces the noise of even the coarsest of roads. The entire Mercedes S550 is computer controlled. It has standard Distronic plus Cruise control, which is capable of slowing the vehicle down to low rates of speed automatically. All of the controls are right at your finger tips with the COMAND cockpit management and data system. Parking with the Mercedes S550 is even a luxury. The Mercedes S550 has a rear parking camera with dynamic view display, making it very easy to see what’s behind you. No punches were pulled when it comes to entertainment with the Mercedes S550 either.

A 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound audio system allows you to listen to your favorite music as if you were in a concert hall. You can roll back the panorama sun roof as well to let others enjoy your music. With all this comfort and performance, the Mercedes S550 is no slouch when it comes to safety.

Safety

The stability control and eight air bags, (including window curtain air bags) will ensure your safety in most crash situations.

Brakes

The brake assist system of the Mercedes S550 will greatly help to avoid any crashes. The system automatically applies full pressure to the brakes if the vehicle senses a panic stop. The pre-safety system is capable of sensing an impending accident, and automatically tightens the seat belts, and lowers the power seats for optimum air bag protection.

Other Features

Having cast a look to the device panel it is possible to mark the chrome-plated clock-faces and informative screen between a speedometer and tachometer, representing the testimonies of side computer (expense of fuel, current transmission and to that similar information), which are commuted pressure of the buttons on a helm. It is needed to mark that it would be great if designers decided to put automatically darkened internal mirror, however buyers can not boast right now that they can order this feature as an additional option. It is quite pleasant and comfortable to sit on the back seats, and there will be enough space for everyone except people whose height is much more than just average, in addition, on every horseman the separate head-rest is foreseen. It is necessary to mark that all of inside trimming materials were chosen with good taste, everything inside looks very neat and differ with magnificent quality.

What Critics Have To Say?

The fun drivability of the Mercedes S550 was a big hit among testers and consumers. The big engine offers plenty of power for those who need it, while the basic construction keeps everything safe and stable enough for driving. The owners are pleased with the handling and manoeuvring abilities of the car. The speed is a stand-out feature to most buyers. All in all, the s550 is a well-liked, well-respected car.