2007 Mercedes-Benz S550

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews
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• 9 stars

  Luxury, Style, and Pwoer

  by DrunkyDunky on May 24, 2006

  Pros: Fuel Economy, Power, Accel, Smothing Ride

  Cons: Amount of electronics

  Summary: I purchased one in April 2006. I went from a 2001 S500 to the brand new S550, and there are some huge improvemnts. The rear has an extra couple of ...

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  Summary: I purchased one in April 2006. I went from a 2001 S500 to the brand new S550, and there are some huge improvemnts. The rear has an extra couple of inches compared to the pervious model, and of course you can feel that the S550 has much more power than the previous model too. The S550 has great Fuel Economy for the ammout of power it produces and engine size, I get around 18.5 - 21 MPG average.
  Also this car has a lot of electronics, it just thats a while to get use to the system.
  If you plan on getting a Luxury Sedan, the BMW 745/750Li or the MB S550 wouldn't be a bad choice.

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  Sorry about that, I didn't notice I misspelled Power.

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  Had an oil change at 3000. Chrome head and tail light trim, Brabus Monoblock VI 3 piece 19" rims, Brabus lip spoiler and a Brabus Sport Exhaust installed.
  The engine sounds smoother, and the car itselft looks a lot nicer as well, I personally try not to replace stock parts. The car is white so you don't really notice the chrome trims right away, but once you notice it, it looks a lot better.
  If you have an S550 and wouldn't mind spending a few dollars on it, I would definitely recommend the Brabus sport exhasut and Brabus' monoblock rims.
  I've also been receiving an average of 19 mpg with is great for a V8, 70% highway 30% city (mainly hills). Lowest I've gotten was about 14 mpg, mostly uphill and downhill. Overall even at 14, its pretty good expecially driving it uphill.

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  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 7 stars

  Annoying bugs in a great car

  by agaspar on September 6, 2006

  Pros: Roomy, nice styling, excellent power and good mileage.

  Cons: New low-profile wheels are a mistake: I had 2 sidewalls blow out in the first 3000 miles driving New York streets. The electronics are confusing- I challenge any owner to turn OFF the radio while Nav

  Summary: This is a new design for a superb car - my 6th Benz. It is beautiful pwerful and has a wonderful ride. Gas mileage is better than I expectd and ...

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  Summary: This is a new design for a superb car - my 6th Benz. It is beautiful pwerful and has a wonderful ride. Gas mileage is better than I expectd and trunk space as well as interior space are excellent. The car is a joy to drive.
  
  Except, the new low profile wheels have a tendency to blow the tires when you hit a pothole. I replced two wheel rims and two blown tires in the first 3000 miles. The rear doors went berserk and could not be opened or locked. Repaired. Finally, the electronics on this car as comp;lex as any I've ever seen. WHile that gives the driver lots of options (you can turn devices on and off from the steering wheel or from the joystick) it makes operations diffciult. for example, it is very hard to turn off the radio while Navigation is on.

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  2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  best mercedes i've owned

  by buj94565 on June 11, 2007

  Pros: comfort, power, fit and finish

  Cons: only 3 minor complaints

  Summary: i bought the s550 in sept 06. i now have 9,000 trouble free miles on it. its been a pleasure to own and drive and well worth the money ...

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  Summary: i bought the s550 in sept 06. i now have 9,000 trouble free miles on it. its been a pleasure to own and drive and well worth the money spent.
  
  amazingly enough...it gets great gas mileage...i'm getting about 24 mpg on the freeway at 70+ mph... with almost 400 hp, i though it would be in the 18 mpg range.
  
  when i was a kid, i had a 69 pontiac gto... the s550 reminds me of the good old days of loads of power to get up to speed and for passing...but with refinement.
  
  the ride and quiet are superb...its easy to carry on a conversation without raising one's voice. the sound system is fantastic...i have my favorite mp3's downloaded to an 8gb cf card which plays off the pcmcia slot. really no need for a cd player anymore.
  
  the car handles like a much lighter car on sharp turns and curves...almost sportsman like...quite incredible considering that 2 1/2 tons of inertia to overcome...
  
  mercedes service has always been great. i've always used the dealer in walnut creek, ca.
  
  i only have three minor complaint and that is the wood on the dash sometimes glares from the sun...for once, cheap black plastic would have been desirable... the second is the gps... the gps works great...but, it is not feature rich like the portables one can buy at any store. the third issues is my treo 650 cellphone is not compatable with the s550.
  
  all in all, i highly recommend this car...

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  An awesome luxurious rocket.

  by dunitridebmx on September 30, 2006

  Pros: Incredibly lit interior at night, intuitive cornering lamps, nice ride.

  Cons: Outside mirrors are too small.

  Summary: I've had '92, '95, '97 and '00 S-classes, and the '07 is definitely the best. This is the first car I've owned that I enjoy the interior more ...

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  Summary: I've had '92, '95, '97 and '00 S-classes, and the '07 is definitely the best. This is the first car I've owned that I enjoy the interior more than the exterior. Wonderful, adjustable cabaret lighting. Only 2 knobs -- the headlamp switch and the COMAND controller. Tri-dundant controls: for example you can change audio from the steering wheel, or by using the COMAND controller or by speaking a command. The intuitive cornering lamps are not activated by the turn signals, but by sensors analzye speed and steering and illuminate the very effective lamps, which almost unnoticeably dim out when the turn is completed. Also a new lane changing feature: just tap the turn signal and it will flash 3 times, therefore no need to hold the lever in detent when changing lanes.
  After going through puddles, that brakes automatically and imperceptively make contact with the discs to facilitate faster drying. I could go one for paragraphs and paragraphs. It's simply awesome.

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• 9 stars

  Far better than 2006 S-Class

  by rbmain on September 10, 2006

  Pros: Every aspect has improved over 2006 S-class

  Cons: AC fan on auto blows too hard and long

  Summary: I traded in a 2006 Mercedes S350, for only a 1 MPG penalty. The GPS works better, faster, and is better positioned with much better controls. The shifter is better ...

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  Summary: I traded in a 2006 Mercedes S350, for only a 1 MPG penalty. The GPS works better, faster, and is better positioned with much better controls. The shifter is better positioned and the new location allows two very good cup holders in front. The huge back seat leg-room is a real pleasure, and the overall car length is only 1.5" more. The back window shade and power ventilated seats are very cool. Glad we didn't wait for the new Lexus. We love this car.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Superb Automobile I do not know

  by jamest1945 on September 9, 2006

  Pros: Well done review.but only for.....

  Cons: the electronic gadgets

  Summary: I truly appreciate Mike's reviews on automobiles for CNET. His comment about the parking lot valet was brilliant. However, he spent the whole time talking about electronic gadgets. Did ...

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  Summary: I truly appreciate Mike's reviews on automobiles for CNET. His comment about the parking lot valet was brilliant. However, he spent the whole time talking about electronic gadgets. Did he actually drive it? How does it handle etc.,Or is CNET only focused on the electronics of autos on purpose?

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Best Luxury Car I've Owned

  by luxauto on September 13, 2008

  Pros: I've had the BMW 750i, Audi A8L, and just purchased the S550 with the AMG package. This is by far the best car I've owned. The ride is sweet and smooth. Once familiar with the electronics, it's more joyful and fun. Great comfort for a road trip.

  Cons: Love the product...terrible dealer experience.

  Summary: Great car. Bad dealer. Not a big deal, I'll just purchase elsewhere :)

  Summary: Great car. Bad dealer. Not a big deal, I'll just purchase elsewhere :)

• 6 stars

  Nice car but has some noises that are a problem

  by 22100 on February 20, 2008

  Pros: beautiful car

  Cons: makes weird noises

  Summary: The car is great except it makes three very distinct and different noises.Dasboard has some strange vibration in it, the ac ducts meake a grinding noise,and the B ...

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  Summary: The car is great except it makes three very distinct and different noises.Dasboard has some strange vibration in it, the ac ducts meake a grinding noise,and the B pillar has a rattle.Dealer has heard it and says they will have to take the dash out,what a hassel,but it looks good!Mine is a 2008 with drive dynamic seats(P2)

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• 10 stars

  Just another tank...

  by trestles26 on November 4, 2007

  Pros: 0-60 5.4s tons of luxuries

  Cons: needs cannon attatched its a tank

  Summary: The S550 has a 0-60 time of 5.4s the same as the Lexus 460. The question, then is what other features are you looking for? Does it matter who ...

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  Summary: The S550 has a 0-60 time of 5.4s the same as the Lexus 460. The question, then is what other features are you looking for? Does it matter who wins in Formula 1 racing? Does it matter that Mercedes invented the car, and that their cars last forever?

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• 10 stars

  The Best ever Luxury car

  by CharlieBrown2792 on September 7, 2007

  Pros: navigation, handling, sound system, styling

  Cons: Nothing so far and I have almost 16,000 miles

  Summary: I bought a lexus LS460L originally and it was fine up until I drove over 45 miles and hour. Too much wind noise that a car like this should not ...

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  Summary: I bought a lexus LS460L originally and it was fine up until I drove over 45 miles and hour. Too much wind noise that a car like this should not have. I?d taken to the dealership several times and they couldn?t fix it. I finally gave up when I had 7800 miles and trade up for my Mercedes Benz S Class 550 that I just love. I wish I would have just purchased this car from the start, but I wanted to save money.
  
  Do yourself a favor and spend the extra cash for it and buy a true definition of luxury, which is by the way the benchmark of luxury sedans. We have a BMW X5 which we loved very much (with 78000 miles) and we will be trading that in for the new ML550 from Mercedes Benz. That?s how much I have learned to trust the brand.
  
  I know, I had hesitated at first to buy the car because how some people said it wasn?t us reliable as a Toyota. But after driving for 7800 miles and several trips to the dealership for the same problem that can not be resolved, my time its worth much more than what I thought I was saving by buying the lexus LS460L.
  
  I am a very happy and new Mercedes Benz owner.

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  I bought a lexus LS460L originally and it was fine up until I drove over 45 miles and hour. Too much wind noise that a car like this should not have. I?d taken to the dealership several times and they couldn?t fix it. I finally gave up when I had 7800 miles and trade up for my Mercedes Benz S Class 550 that I just love. I wish I would have just purchased this car from the start, but I wanted to save money.
  
  Do yourself a favor and spend the extra cash for it and buy a true definition of luxury, which is by the way the benchmark of luxury sedans. We have a BMW X5 which we loved very much (with 78000 miles) and we will be trading that in for the new ML550 from Mercedes Benz. That?s how much I have learned to trust the brand.
  
  I know, I had hesitated at first to buy the car because how some people said it wasn?t us reliable as a Toyota. But after driving for 7800 miles and several trips to the dealership for the same problem that can not be resolved, my time its worth much more than what I thought I was saving by buying the lexus LS460L.
  
  I am a very happy and new Mercedes Benz owner.

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