2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L V8

• 18 x 8.5 7-spoke aluminum wheels
• Bi-xenon automatic headlamps -inc: automatic level control, heated headlamp washers
• Front halogen foglamps
• Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass
• P255/45R18 all-season tires
• Pwr auto-folding heated mirrors -inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals
• Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof -inc: 1-touch open, sunroof memory
• Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
• Single rear foglamp
• Variable doorstop

• (3) rear adjustable head restraints
• 14-way pwr heated & ventilated front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, 3-position driver seat memory
• Active adjustable front head restraints
• Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature
• Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, seat belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• COMAND cockpit management & data system -inc: AM/FM/WeatherBand stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, MP3 capability, audio input jack, Sirius satellite radio, 14-speaker harman/kardon sound system, PCMCIA memory card slot, hands-free communication w/voice control, 20-GB hard-drive-based GPS navigation system
• Cruise control
• Dark burl walnut wood trim
• Digital instrumentation -inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection, tachometer, fuel gauge
• Dual front/rear reading lamps
• Front/rear floor mats
• Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
• Leather Seat Trim
• Locator lighting
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display -inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
• Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance
• Night security illumination
• Pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering column -inc: memory, programmable easy-exit feature
• Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch up/down
• Pwr trunk closer
• Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down
• Quad illuminated vanity mirrors
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
• SmartKey infrared remote -inc: remote central locking, trunk open, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, windows & sunroof open/close, active ventilated front seats on, automatic locking
• Steering wheel mounted controls -inc: audio, voice, telephone, multi-function display
• Wood & leather-wrapped steering wheel w/shift paddles

• 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• 5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
• 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift
• Airmatic semi-active suspension w/adaptive damping system (ADS II)
• Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement
• Independent 4-link front suspension -inc: anti-lift control, gas shocks, stabilizer bar
• Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems
• Pwr perforated/vented front & vented rear disc brakes
• Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering

• 3-point front seat belts -inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters
• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
• Child safety rear door locks
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
• Front dual-stage airbags w/adaptive front passenger airbag
• Front passenger occupant classification system
• Front/rear side airbags
• Front/rear side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
• PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
• Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: automatic shoulder belt height-adjuster, outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter
• Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system -inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Model Highlights

The S-Class comes in two primary trims, the V-8-powered S550 and the V-12-powered S600. The S550 produces a 382-horsepower via a 5.5L V8, while the S600 features a 510-horsepower 5.5L V-12. There are also two high-performance AMG versions, the S63 and S65, which are also powered by 518-horsepower, 6.3L V8 and 604-horsepower, 6.0L V12 engines, respectively. The AMG S65's V12 has twin turbos and makes an astonishing 738 pound-feet of torque. All S-Class models have more than enough power for nearly all types of driving, but the personality of the V8 models is quite different than that of the V12 models. V8 models come with a seven-speed automatic, while V-12 models get a five-speed. Overall, the lighter weight of the V8 models and two extra gears makes them feel friskier on a curvy road, while the S600 and S65 have so much torque that they seem to effortlessly glide up to speed. The two high-performance versions of the S-Class, the S63 and S65, come with a host of improvements for those who like to drive enthusiastically--or at least look the part. In both cases, suspensions are retuned to be a bit stiffer, and brakes are upgraded both in size and with composite brake discs. Both cars have appearance cues as well; the S63, for instance, includes flashy 20-inch alloy wheels exclusive to AMG, contoured side skirts and a more aggressive treatment at the back. All four S-Class models offer good handling while maintaining a smooth ride. That's thanks to the standard Airmatic suspension on S550 models, and to the Active Body Control that comes with the S600 and both of the AMG cars. ABC adjusts the suspension at each corner to keep the body flat during tight corners and lowers the car at higher speeds. Inside, passengers are kept comfortable, with seats that boast better adjustability than those in most vehicles, vast amounts of rear legroom and supple leather and wood trims. The S-Class is not only the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz line but one of the best-equipped of any vehicle in terms of luxury and technology features. The standard features list includes heated headlamp and windshield washers, a SmartKey system, a power trunk closer and fiber-optic ambient lighting. The S600 adds items such as Dynamic Multicontour seats with massage, heated/ventilated back seats, a night vision system, Distronic adaptive cruise control, four-zone climate control and sunshades. Now packaged with the Distronic Plus cruise control are a Parking Guidance feature and Blind Spot Assistant. Both features work together to warn the driver of a vehicle in the blind spot area alongside the vehicle.