Overview & Reviews

An industry-first seven-speed automatic transmission is now standard. The navigation system is now DVD-based, and the Keyless Go system is now built into the SmartKey. Newly styled 18-inch wheels are optional.

• Elegantly appointed and spacious cabin, feels nimble for its size, state-of-the-art safety features, strong resale value.

• Complicated COMAND system, not as athletic as some of its competitors, a few low-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Engineering excellence? - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By tomel - September 11 - 8:13 pm

  Great car, bought used with 30k miles; strong engine, truly quiet, smooth, amazing ride. But, MB, masters of engineering, why oh why? The black temp adjust clip on rear passenger ventilation is missing. Cant replace $40 clip. You must replace $700 unit (before labor)! Thats engineering excellence? Think you forgot who youre engineering for. I fear for the next minor flaw. Also, cupholder is a bust and console space is nill. Love the car overall, but I marvel that a car originally selling for six figures forgets some basics.

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  NOT TO SHABBY - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By WAHLER - May 16 - 2:00 am

  NICE OVERALL PREFORMANCE,LIKING THE RIDE AND DRIVE. HORSEPOWER IS GOOD ,TORQUE IS EXCELLENT. LOTS OF ROOM. FEELS PRETTY SAFE.

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  S600 04 startup glitches - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Sixftr - October 14 - 2:00 am

  Second day, car failed to start. Roadside service hung up on me. Battery replaced, seems ok. Two days later, radio sound went out, came back after setting over night. Repeat a week later. Mercedes service discovered a software upgrade to computer system that had to be orderd. Motor for active suspension replaced.

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  owner - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By emilio - March 15 - 2:00 am

  from the time i purchased this vehicle i experienced steering wheel vibration which was coming from the vehicle tires. on 8 different occasions the dealer has not been able to resolve this vibration problem. the tires are wearing abnormally on the sides and at 5k miles the dealer replaced the whole set of tires. till this day i am still encountering this same problem of constant vibrations and abnormal tire wear.

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  s500 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Runandswim1 - March 15 - 2:00 am

  The S500 has a lot but as compared to other luxury vehicles I have been in recently, the s500 seems to be primative. The front seat I find to be very uncomfortable and hard. When I have to go on long drives I choose a differnt vehicle. However, when arriving at a function the s500 still turns heads.

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  My first mercedes benz - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By bsurgeon - December 2 - 10:00 am

  Have owned Lex-Porch-Ferr- This autio superior to all of those mentioned.The command center is fairly complicated and the location of the window controls is not conveniently located. The respnse to throttle is breathtaking. Please dont floor pedal if you are not ready .

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  Mixed emotions - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Terry Jarosky - December 1 - 2:00 am

  I wrote a review 2 1/2weeks ago.Please revise. When you accelerate from stop you can hear a ping noise coming from the transmission.Two months ago the service dept. at Orland Mercedes corrected the problem for 6 weeks. Then the noise was audible again. When the car was returned for the same ping noise, I was informed that Mercedes declared the noise will not harm anything and it is acceptable. They were aware of the ping noise that was reported to them by others. I drove a new 2004 And no noise.For these 2 reasons: a) the mechanic corrected the noise for 6 weeks and b) the noise is on "some" other S55s. There must be a major defect somewhere.

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  Great Car - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Remmy Martin - September 13 - 2:00 am

  The interior is amog the best I have ever seen.

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  Cool but unreliable ride - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Joe Huflin - June 13 - 4:53 pm

  This car has all you would expect for its money, and then the roof rattles some, the tire pressure monitors keep tripping and failing, the battery is flat after a 2 week business trip. Should not happen for this kind of money. No space for a cell phone, cupholders are a joke, and you forget all that when you hit the throttle and slide over the freeways, but then it all comes back at a traffice light. Great ride, classy car, but I am cured for life trying to put money on the table to buy such a set of wheels new, ever. I am soar but still OK, will enjoy it a few months more, but never buy this car new. What a shame for a handmade Mercedes, I lost a lot of faith in MB.

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  Its hard to beat an s class MB - 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By ting - March 19 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned a number of S Class MB over a 25 yr span. As much as I love driving my current S430, I must say Im frustrated with the little things that are constantly going wrong. Loud stearing, clock issues, SRS sensors, saggy sunroof cables, etc. But everytime Im in a loaner and return to the wonderful drive and feel of the S class, Im reminded of why I keep buying them. Buy the extended warrenty!!!