Surprising Agility
At 17 feet long, the S550 is obviously a large car, but it doesn't feel the least bit ponderous from the driver's seat. It's pretty easy to maneuver through heavy, fast-moving highway traffic and feels rock-solid doing so, like nothing's going to move it off its line.
The big Benz also delivers a comfortable ride. An adaptive air suspension is standard on the S550, and it gives the sedan load-leveling capability as well as a lower ride height when traveling fast.
The sedan's size is most noticeable when you maneuver in tight spaces. Fortunately, there are a number of optional features that can lessen your chances of scuffing one of the bumpers, like front and rear parking sensors and a backup camera. Even with such aids, though, the S-Class can still sometimes feel like a giant when parking.
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AMG vehicles
Drive program selector with manual drive program
For further information on the
automatic
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General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
- close the side windows
- close the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
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Under the Hood
A 168-hp 2.6-liter V-6 engine in the C240 sedan and wagon teams with a
six-speed-manual gearbox or an optional five-speed driver-adaptive automatic
transmission that incorporates Touch Shift. A 21 ...
