2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

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When a car costs as much as a house, as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class does, it makes you take a step back. Can a car this expensive really be worth it? After spending a week with an S550, I can tell you that if any ultraluxury car can justify its gold-plated price tag, it's this one. Mercedes' flagship offers a level of power, luxury, technology and prestige found in only a select few full-size luxury sedans.

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Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified U.S. government course. For example, a tire graded 150 would ...

Roadside Assistance button
► Open the stowage compartment under the armrest. ► Press and hold Roadside Assistance button 1 for more than two seconds. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assi ...

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section. Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away a ...