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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  This car has everything - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By tallyken - September 13 - 3:03 pm

  Is it possible to have luxury, comfort, superb build quality, and safety in one car? Yup! Oh, you want performance too? Well, this is the one to get. Im comparing the S63 to other cars Ive owned: NSX, SL600, 2 Vipers, several Corvettes, S500, SL55 AMG, and the S63 rules.

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  The S63 is the best combination of comfort and speed in one machine - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By riosouza - September 4 - 9:25 pm

  The S63 is the best combination of comfort and speed in one machine, period. It has so much power on "S" mode that if it wasnt for the traction control it would be hard to keep it straight. Its like being on a Cadillac with the feeling of a high end sports car when you hit the gas pedal. I drive my S63 daily, and the comfort makes me slow down and enjoy the ride. Then when I got an idiot tailgating me, I just hit the gas for few seconds and he disappears on my rear view mirror. If you go for a test drive, you will buy it...

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  Super Sedan - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By walter - September 24 - 3:53 pm

  I had this car for a 7months. This car has the best utilization for a super car. I considered Porsche 911 turbo, Audi R8, and Ferrari F430, but with a family, those cars are unacceptable. Considered Alpina B7 but, shaky reliability and it being non-factory car, I disqualified it from my list. I opted for S65 AMG for performance and 4 door convenience. I have not regretted choosing this over Porsches or Ferraris. Until Porsche Panamera or Ferrari comes with a four door sedan, this car has no competition. Plus reliability wise, MB is a far better choice. For now, this is the only choice for supersedan.

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  Truly the Best - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Barbara - June 24 - 12:10 am

  My husband has been a Mercedes-Benz afficianado for decades but I have always bought whatever car I thought looked the best, which has led me to Audi and BMW many times over the years. Those vehicles were very enjoyable to own but were hopelessly unreliable. I just purchased a new car following my husbands advice (he has an S550 himself) and have never been this pleased with a car. The S is so refined and luxurious I can hardly fathom how I lived without it all this time. This truly is the best luxury sedan available today. So far it is completely problem free and it has that bank vault solidity to it, I am so enamored with this car.

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  The Paradigm of Luxury - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Ross McCullen - February 20 - 8:36 am

  I knew the S600 was perfect when I was at my local Mercedes Benz dealership, here in Houston. My wife loved it and the kids (8 and 16) love it also. (My teen girl really enjoyed the vanity mirrors), while it was nearly impossible getting my son out of the reclining rear seats. My wife enjoyed the fact that she could read and drive (I would never commend this action) in stop-and-go traffic due to the very intuitive Distronic Plus System. The COMMAND system was overwhelmingly easy and the car overall was extremely comfortable. I have owned a Jaguar XJ Super V8 and a 2003 Bentley Arnage, but they pale in comparison to this big Benz, due to the way it effortlessly combines luxury and technology

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  MB Quality is Back - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Review by Owner - December 6 - 1:33 pm

  After having a couple of MBs with quality issues we are extremely pleased with the rock solid, problem- free S550 we have now had for several months and 3,000 miles. We waited 6 months to get an S with the ABC option but ABC provides such a great combination of ride and handling that it was worth it. COMMAND is very easy to use (I have never opened the manual) and allows for a dash that is free of button clutter (particularly compared to Lexus LS). You can get gas mileage well into the 20s on the highway but it can degrade to below 15 mpg in urban driving. But you feel so great in this vehicle that you hate to have to get out when you reach your destination

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  Rumbling gas guzzler - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Chuck Sutnick - April 22 - 4:33 pm

  New for 08, its exhaust is tuned to rumble. Its too noisy on acceleration, and constantly hums in the rear compartment. I have an 07 S550 which gets 26.6 mpg on the highway. This S63 gets 18 mpg if you keep the speed at 70. Otherwise, mileage drops dramatically. Acceleration is awesome. The car starts out as a jack rabbit and turns into a missle. Before you know it, youre doing 60 mph in a 30 speed zone, and 90 in a 65. The interior is a superb improvement over the last generation. The dash is beautiful. The COMAND has 4 ways to get to a function making it user friendly.

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  2008 S550 4matic with Distronic plus - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Ingo Rademacher - January 8 - 8:53 pm

  This is my second s class. have owned it for over 2 years and have done 42,000 miles problem free. cant compare ride to any other car thats trying to be in its class. feels super heavy and planted on the road. 90% FWY drive MPG life average is 20.6 and i see 23-25mpg on my morning drives @77mph. I use Distronic plus (Adaptive cruise control stop-go) 99% of the time. Takes some understanding and becomes easier to use with time. The car drives me to work stress free, all i do is steer. When I come through Malibu canyon late night, i put it in sport mode and use the steering wheel gear shifters. The car turns into a WRX for just long enough ;-) and the engine goes nuts.

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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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  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.