Overview & Reviews

A limited-production Grand Edition S500 debuts.

• Sleek, smooth and bursting with power, the S-Class sedans are some of the most imposing cars on the road.

• An equally imposing price tag.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent ride, comfort, safety - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By HeyJohnnyK - August 11 - 12:40 am

  Bought this car with 48K miles, now have 60K. First S-Class Ive owned. Last of the S-classes where Mercedes only used top quality materials. Doors close like a vault. This is our mini- van alternative. Ive been driving this for 18 months and still puts a smile on my face every time and feel safe putting my kids in it. Double pane glass makes for incredible quiet ride. Car is 500lbs heavier then newer models, but drives nicer. I have never experienced more comfortable seats, with their separate bottom cushion controls. No mechanical issues. Fixed close-assist motor and wheel sensor. For road trips, nothing better. Arrive relaxed. Sitting in traffic in silent cabin, no problem. Just buy one

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  WORST CAR EVER - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Mark W. - May 4 - 2:00 am

  I have owned many cars prior to this MB, from Infiniti, BMW, Land Rover, Cadillac, Buick, Audi, and more. Never have I experience more troubles than I have since purchasing this car. I have had the car in service every month that I have owned it...from squeeks to transmission problems. And the service and sales from MB is the same at the quality of this car. Although I thought this car alone was a lemon, I soon realized that is not the case. Many others who own S-Class Mercedes have the same disappointing stories. My advice...AVOID this car at all costs!

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  1992 600SEL+1999 S600 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By wmikemarshall - March 19 - 11:26 pm

  My first W140 experience was with the first year, 1992 600 SEL with 72K miles in perfect condition. I put 5,000 miles on it over 3 years and had $8000 in repairs! Avoid the early years! As of 6/2011 I decided to give the last year model (1999 S600 with 48K miles) another chance because of my fondness of this body style and incredible interior. Took in for basic oil change/tranny service. Back window bracket broke at $425 and another $1200 in adaptive dampening system. A beautiful and awesome car, powerful, incredible options but only great as a "Sunday driver" as they are just not dependable and extremely expensive to repair and maintain. So it is a "Love/Hate" relationship. 400 miles added

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  Ultimate Highway Cruiser - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By rchase - December 23 - 12:06 pm

  This car is the ultimate highway cruiser. The 6 cyl engine has plenty of power for passing and puts many V8s to shame with its smoothness and power. I have owned this car for many years and it has been super reliable and rather inexpensive to operate. If maintained correctly a Mercedes and even a complicated S class can provide years of reliable transportation at a reasonable cost. Even though this is a large car with a 6 cylinder engine its very fast. For its size it also handles really well. I had to follow a co worker in his Nissan 350z and had no problem keeping up with him even with his attempts to loose me on back roads.

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  Great Car. - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By William McGrane - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Great Car. I have enjoyed this vehicle very much, especially on long drives and vacations. You feel totally in control of the road and impervious to noise and heat.

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  expensive - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By david91101 - February 21 - 2:00 am

  The car rides fine, but when things break, which is quite often, it is expensive on the parts, esp. the electronic parts, we are talking about from 350 to 1200.00 a piece without the labor charge wholesale.. watch out !! ohh!! the parts is more expensive than GOLD ?

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  We call it "Papa Bear Car" - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Geronimo - November 9 - 10:00 am

  Our second 140-body Benz, total 15 years. Drove a 93 two extra years while I looked for a clean lo-mile 99, the 140s last year. Father- in-laws a big guy who played basketball for Pitt, so we need big front AND back seats. Mausoleum-quiet, heavy, comfortable. Four people can have a civilized conversation @ 70 mph. Dont buy one if youre not up to the parts chase, and the search for cooperative repair shops. But at $10K for a good lo- mileage example, this is a LOT of road car for the money. Used S cars have great initial- build-quality per dollar. Dont buy one unless you really want a big old German car with a decidedly Teutonic personality.

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  Traded my 2000 S-type - 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By var - July 21 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car. After two years of problems with my S-Type.-. I now know what it is like to die and go to heaven. Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be the only car I buy from now on. Its not just the car its the service as well. Jaguars next car should be called...."Notmy -Type"