MERCEDES S550

PictureMERCEDES S550
  • Ample power with any engine choice
  • Opulent interior with plenty of customization options
  • A smooth ride no matter the road surface
  • Silent cabin that insulates occupants from the outside world
  • 463-hp 4.0-liter V8 engine
  • Road-smoothing Airmatic air-ride suspension that adjusts ride height
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Hands-free power trunklid
  • Heated front seats
  • Mercedes Me remote control and telematics
  • Automated parking system
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and infotainment screen
  • Navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Advanced safety features
It's not enough for a luxury car to simply wrap its occupants in leather and wood trim anymore. Today's luxury cars have to handle themselves just as well in traffic as they do at autobahn speeds. From the moment you get in to the moment you get out, the S 450 takes care of its occupants like almost nothing else. Every passenger will be hard-pressed to complain about personal comfort or space. Whether you're athletic or you have limited mobility, any seat in the S-Class is a breeze to get in or out of. All doors, though solid, are easy to open and offer a soft-close function.

The car's controls are fairly easy to figure out thanks to a logical menu structure, quick response times and ergonomically friendly controls. Only the pressure-sensitive steering wheel nubs seem unnecessary and difficult to use. The S-Class offers a nicely sized and easy-to-load trunk. The rear seats do not fold, but there is a center seat pass-through. The trunk is of course power-operated. Storage inside is ample, and most everything can be hidden away behind attractive, if slightly plasticky, wood veneer.