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.

• Elegant and Modern
• The Strong, Silent Type
• Surprising Agility
• Your Den, On Wheels
• High-Tech Features
• Safety
• S-Class in the Market