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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The best car I have ever owned - 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
By Dr Ted - May 27 - 11:40 amI 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 pmHad 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 amMuch 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 amAs 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.
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