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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Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
•► To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover 1 back by grab handle 2 and clip
it into the retainers on the left and right.
•► To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover 1 from the ...
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function
1 Trip menu
2 Navi menu (navigation instructions)
3 Audio menu
4 AMG menu in AMG vehicles
5 Telepho ...
Transfer case
The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive
(4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to
both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer ca ...
