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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Opening and closing
You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the ...

Majestic drive systems: new V6 and V8 engines
The ultra-modern engine line-up in all GL-Class models provides superlative drive comfort and compelling performance coupled with superior fuel consumption figures compared with other vehicles in ...

Tire pressure of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is not reached
If, after five minutes, a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved: •► Press the on/off switch on the tire inflation compressor to 0. The tire inflation compressor is swi ...