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2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 review

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Mercedes-Benz S550 highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 25 highway, 19 combined

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What is new for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550?

  • S550 trims have been upgraded with Skylight(s), Panoramic Sunroof, Leatherette Seats, Adjustable Suspension, Rear Sunshade, and Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
  • Sunroof(s), Burmester Audio, and Rear Entertainment System features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

5 customer reviews
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 excels in ride quality, handling, and advanced features with a quiet cabin and luxurious comfort. Customer feedback highlights costly maintenance and average fuel efficiency as drawbacks. Reliability is praised, but cabin noise mixed reviews suggest it may not be consistent.
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RepairPal gave the Mercedes-Benz S550 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Mercedes-Benz S550 35th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz S550 features and specs

4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Cruise Control
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Skylight(s)
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Seat Massagers
  • Sunroof(s)
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Burmester Audio
  • Rear Entertainment System

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.7L

Horsepower

449

Torque (ft-lbs)

516

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

21.1

Wheelbase

124.6"

Overall length

206.5"

Width

74.8"

Height

58.8"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 43"

Head room

F 39.7"/R 39.2"

Front tires

P255/45HR18

Rear tires

P255/45HR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 FAQ


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