2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
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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Under the Hood
The CLS500 gets a 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that works with a
seven-speed-automatic transmission. The CLS55 AMG has a 469-hp, supercharged
5.5-liter V-8 that's connected to a five-speed-automatic tran ...
Cabin Quality
If the cockpit in a Cadillac Escalade or Infiniti QX56 feels like a roomy
lounge, the GL550's cabin is eminently more carlike. Don't expect massive
armrests and a tall dashboard — rather, the wrap ...
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide
angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends,
for example. It can only be acti ...