Professional Reviews

• “In that sense, it really does live up to the Mercedes mystique. It has that harmony of movement - the action of the steering, suspension, brakes, and throttle - that has long characterized the S-class. It's a sybaritic pleasure to drive, or just to sit in. ” — Automobile
• “Some of the new features, though, smack of over reaching.” — Automobile
• “But how does the S550 drive? Like a large ingot of steel easing along on a layer of lubricating oil - dense, but light of friction. ” — Car and Driver
• “Metallic-finish wood trim makes about as much sense as shirt-shaped pants. ” — Car and Driver
• “It's vaguely yachtlike.” — Car and Driver