Overview: Mercedes-Benz S550  

Summary:

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 Pros:

-Nearly Everything

 

 Cons:

-Price

-Dash Layout

-Fuel Economy

 

 Overall:

The only car in its class that can get away with an $85,400 base price.

 

 Other Recommended Models:

-Audi A8/A8L

-BMW 750i/750iL

-Jaguar XJ8/XJ8L

-Lexus LS430

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 10/10

Interior Quality: 10/10

Refinement: 10/10

Fun-to-Drive: 7/10

Fuel Economy: 3/10

Safety: Unknown

Price: 1/10

Overall: 9/10

Recommended: Yes

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Base Price (MSRP): $85,400

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $775

Other Charge: $1,000 Gas Guzzler Tax

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 205.0 inches

Width: 83.3 inches

Height: 58.0 inches

Wheelbase: 124.5 inches

Weight: 4270 lbs

Trunk Space: 16.3-19.8 cubic feet

 

Powertrain:

 

5.5-liter V8:

Standard

Standard Transmission: 7-speed automatic

Optional Transmission: NA

Horsepower: 382

Torque: 391 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 16 mpg automatic

EPA Highway Mileage: 24 mpg automatic

EPA Overall Mileage: 19 mpg automatic

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: Not Tested

Front Passenger: Not Tested

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: Not Tested

Front Passenger: Not Tested

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: Not Tested

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Not Tested

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: Not Tested

 

IIHS Head Restraint: Not Tested

 

The Calib combination of a lower price and better fuel economy .

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