Surprising Agility
At 17 feet long, the S550 is obviously a large car, but it doesn't feel the least bit ponderous from the driver's seat. It's pretty easy to maneuver through heavy, fast-moving highway traffic and feels rock-solid doing so, like nothing's going to move it off its line.
The big Benz also delivers a comfortable ride. An adaptive air suspension is standard on the S550, and it gives the sedan load-leveling capability as well as a lower ride height when traveling fast.
The sedan's size is most noticeable when you maneuver in tight spaces. Fortunately, there are a number of optional features that can lessen your chances of scuffing one of the bumpers, like front and rear parking sensors and a backup camera. Even with such aids, though, the S-Class can still sometimes feel like a giant when parking.
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Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not p ...
Checklist before driving off-road
If the engine oil warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion, stop
the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Check the engine oil level. The
engine oil warning lamp warning mu ...
Introduction to destination entry
WARNING
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions, cause an accident and
injure yoursel ...