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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Engines: new CDI-four-cylinder units with a fuel consumption of just 5.3
litres and 139 grams of CO2 per kilometre
With three completely newly developed four-cylinder engines, the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class also remains one generation ahead where diesel technology
is concerned. These engines feature latest-generati ...
Trailer towing
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. ...
High-beam flasher
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.
Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 3. ...