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2009 Mercedes-Benz S550

Vehicle Description

Body Style:

4dr Car

Engine Description:

Gas V8 5.5L/333

Vehicle Condition:

New

Transmission:

Automatic

Mileage:

25

Vehicle Identification Number:

NMBS5500866547

Average Rating:

Stock Number:

NMBS5500866547

Revision Date:

November 20, 2009

Features

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been the symbol of success among doctors, bankers, lawyers and other wealthy types seeking the ultimate luxury sedan. Powerful, luxurious and built with the solidity and precision of a bank vault, the S-Class announced prestige, quality and good taste. The outgoing model, produced for the 2000-\'06 model years, was especially popular. For 2009, Mercedes has set out to revamp its flagship sedan. That formidable task required a balancing act worthy of a Cirque du Soleil performer. The company\'s goal for the full redesign was to re-establish the S-Class as the premier vehicle in the premium luxury sedan segment without losing sight of the car\'s trademark style and personality. To accomplish this, Mercedes updated the car\'s exterior styling, added more power, increased the car\'s handling agility, improved the quality of the interior and went with an infusion of the latest luxury- and safety-oriented technologies. Compared to the previous model, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is visually sleeker and, more controversially, bolder thanks to its engorged wheel arches. Width is increased by 0.6 inch, height is up 1.1 inches, the wheelbase is stretched 3.2 inches and overall length is 1.7 inches greater than before. For occupants, the most significant advantage of the size increase is additional rear-seat room. On the inside, major interior changes include a new control and display layout, higher-quality materials, more comfortable front seats and an easier-to-use COMAND system. In terms of the driving experience, one will almost certainly notice the new engine in the 2009 S550. It sports a 5.5-liter, 4-valve-per-cylinder V8 that pumps out 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. These are hefty increases over the outgoing 5.0-liter V8 -- horsepower is up 82 ponies and there\'s 52 more lb-ft of torque on tap. For those wanting more, the twin-turbo V12 in the S600 (it\'s a bit more powerful than last year) and the insane 6.0-liter V12 in the S65 AMG continue to be available this year. The new S-Class also steers and handles noticeably better than the old car. New and updated features are in plentiful supply on the \'07 S550, S600 and S65 AMG. One highlight is the \'Distronic Plus\' smart cruise control. It has the ability to slow the car down to very low speeds automatically, making it possible to drive for very long distances on the freeway without touching the pedals. Other impressive S-Class items include a Night View Assist infrared night-vision system, a rear parking camera with a dynamic-view display, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system and a panorama sunroof. By any measure of performance, luxury, safety and sheer technological prowess, the redesigned M-B flagship sets a new standard. Superior steering feel may still give the BMW 7 Series an edge for the pure driving enthusiast, while the Audi A8 continues to rival the Benz for sumptuous cabin ambience. But all things considered, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a well-rounded case for luxury sedan buyers in spite of its bracing price tag. Mercedes has successfully pulled off that tricky balancing act between progress and tradition with the new S-Class. Summary There are currently three trim levels available on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan: the S550, the V12-powered S600 and the performance-oriented S65 AMG. Notable items on the S550\'s standard equipment list include bi-xenon headlights, an air-spring suspension, 14-way adjustable front seats, the COMAND all-in-one control interface, a hard-drive based navigation system, hands-free cell phone communication, a Harman Kardon audio system with a 6-disc CD changer and of course, rich leather and wood trim. Major options include an Active Body Control (ABC) suspension, ventilated front seats with a massage feature, a keyless entry and start system, the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control and Night View Assist infrared night vision system. One can also order an AMG wheel-and-body trim package. The Rear Seat Package equips the car with power-adjustable, heated-and-cooled rear seats and four-zone climate control. The S600 sedan is similar but comes with almost all of the S550\'s optional features as standard. The S65 AMG takes the same approach but also features 20-inch lightweight AMG wheels, specific exterior styling pieces, larger and more powerful brakes and sport-tuned versions of the car\'s air suspension and ABC system. Powertrains and Performance The 2009 S550 sports a 5.5-liter V8 that makes 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. In testing, we\'ve found that this is enough for a 6.1-second 0-60-mph time. The 7-speed automatic transmission comes standard as well as an array of touch and go features and that you wouldn\'t find on any Luxury stlye beauty other than that of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Tires - Rear Performance, Traction Control, Aluminum Wheels, Power Windows, Intermittent Wipers, Sun/Moon Roof, Premium Sound System, Air Suspension, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player, Fog Lamps, Power Passenger Mirror, Heated Exterior Driver Mirror, Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror, Heated Driver Seat, Heated Passenger Seat, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensing Wipers, Steering Wheel Controls, Auxiliary Pwr Outlet, Vehicle Anti-Theft System, HID headlights, Auto-Off Headlights, Woodgrain Interior Trim, Electrochromic rearview mirror, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Mirror Memory, Front Reading Lamps, Rear Reading Lamps, Driver Lumbar, Passenger Lumbar, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch, Side Air Bag, Rear Body Air Bag, Side Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Climate Control, Dual Zone A/C, Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, CD Changer, CD Player, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Cruise Control, Rear Defrost, Child Safety Locks, Rear Wheel Drive, Front Floor Mats, Rear Floor Mats, Auto-On Headlights, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Heated Mirrors, Power Driver Mirror, Navigation System, Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Leather Seats, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Tires - Front Performance, Seat Memory, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Active Suspension System, Emergency Trunk Release, Remote Trunk Release, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Trip Computer, Universal Garage Door Opener, Telematics, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Auxiliary Audio Input, Cooled Driver Seat, Cooled Passenger Seat, Power Folding Mirrors, Hard Disk Drive