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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Adjusting the active multicontour seat
The active multicontour seat on the driver's side automatically adapts the sides of the backrest to your current driving style. You can adjust the contour of the seats individually so as to pr ...

Automatic headlamp mode
► To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to . SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the br ...

Checking tire pressures manually
To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows: – Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked. – Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve. – Read t ...