Overview & Reviews

Standard satellite radio is the only new feature added to the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

• State-of-the-art luxury features, the handling and performance of a smaller sport sedan, eye-watering acceleration of AMG models, available all-wheel drive, that famed S-Class prestige.

• Expensive options, COMAND can command too much driver attention, turn signal stalks are awkward to use.

User Reviews:

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  One sweet ride - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By FN SIK - November 24 - 7:53 pm

  This car is absolutely fantastic! Everything about the car exudes quailty and hand built craftsmanship. The touch of the control buttons, the steering, the road grip (with not a hint of body roll at any speed Ive traveled so far) The AMG leather is better than in the 600 and the seat comfort is unmatched with almost limitless adjustments. opperating the many features is easy and nearly intuitive through the command control or one of the redundant feature buttons. I havnt been able to pull the 4.5 sec.0-60 times reported, only able to get it to 6.3 (ironic) but I am not a professional driver and havent managed to time my shifts correctly yet. Either way the car is a blast to drive.

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  Ownership - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Bruce Hohler - November 13 - 2:53 pm

  This car is all you would expect from Mercedes Benz. Economy is much better than advertised...25 on the highway at 80 MPH. Comfort is awesome, handling is great and interior layout was well thought out.

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  Good Car, Not Thrilled, But Good Car - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By ibitty - September 27 - 3:10 pm

  This is a very beautiful car. Not the best, but nice. Really the best on the market right now, but not sure that says a lot. S550 best of a choice for the current market when compared to the Quattroporte, 7 Series, A8. Cars I wish it came close too, the driving feel and comfort of my 2001 740iL or the elegance of my 2006 Range Rover. I have had it to the shop twice for TPMS and a tire that kept going flat.

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  Second S550 ... first 4matic - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By doublet - June 10 - 3:50 pm

  I just traded in my 2007 S550 (bought March 2006) with 24,000 miles on a new 4matic with almost every option (list $107k). Obviously I loved my 2007, or would not have bought the 2008. There is a big difference in both the driving and mileage of this one versus my 07. The new one is both 4matic and has the AMG appearance package. It drives more like a BMW, but gets much less gas mileage than the 2 wheel version. By the way, my old one had no reliability issues during the 2 years of ownership.

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  The best car I have ever owned - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Dr Ted - May 27 - 11:40 am

  I have owned many new cars incuding 9 new Sclass mercedes. I purchased a new 2007 through my local dealers European delivery program. What a blast. The hotels they were incredible. But the hotels paled in comparison to driving the new S Class on the Autobahn. My wife and I both loved that car so much that the following year we went back to Germany and got another one. Well you guessed we are going back for our third one in August 2009. As long as Mercedes keeps making a car of this quality with such a high retained value I am In.

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  Best S series yet - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By MTech8 - December 13 - 5:16 pm

  Had every generation of MB S class since 1991. This one by far is the best one ever! I cant truly comment on reliability yet since its still a new car. But so far no problems. The drive and the features of the car are great! Plenty of power for everyday driving. If youre a racer, you should be looking at AMG models. Gave the fuel economy an 8. It drinks gas like water, but not uncommon for V8. Think there is definite room for improvement though. Cross shopped against BMW 7 series. Choose this model due to the 7 series getting a model revision very soon.

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  Review By Owner - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By FLFX - October 7 - 3:20 am

  Much better in in aspects then my 04 S430. By far the best under 100k Luxury Sedan. The car adapts to your driving style! How the new Consumer Reports can rate the Lexus LS higher is beyond me. It takes a bit to get used to the new COMAND, yet after that you will never want to go back to plastic push buttons again. How on earth could anyone think the controls are difficult to use, unless they never used a computer mouse in their lifetime. I am picky and looked at all in this class, and very satisfied with my purchase. European Luxury Sedans just have better road feel than the Japanese. The S Class has more steel interior parts than Lexus LS & is just a better handling car.

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  Almost Perfect Sedan - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Vincent Wong - April 6 - 1:06 am

  As a total package, the 2008 S550 sets itself apart from all the super luxury sedans under $100K. Ive owned many performance cars: CL500, Porsche 911s, BMW 7 series, Lexus LS430 etc.. The S550 by far is the most comfortable and pampering vehicle in its class. It has a perfect balance (through purposeful engineering) between performance and comfort - its a well appointed family room on wheels. Im in total agreement with MBs design philosophy: understated luxury as it is a true way to reflect the owners sophisticated taste without overstating his/her presence. The S550 is a remarkable automobile.