2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Sedan's specifications, 19 hwy / 12 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2007 S-Class Review Summary & Specs
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All-new, ultramodern, ultra fast, ultra safe.
2007 S-Class Review Summary & Specifications
Our final word on the subject of the new S-Class is that we think there isn't a better luxury car for the price produced anywhere in the world. It's monstrously quick, 155 mph fast (limited by electronics, not power), much sportier than we expected, quiet as a winter night in Wyoming, and comfortable enough for the famous Bangor to Tijuana run twice a week for a month. The safety achievements alone would be reason enough to buy this car, but when you throw in the dramatic new looks, the power and the performance, the case is made.New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from the Swiss Alps.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz S 450 ($79,500); S 500 ($89,500): S 600 ($135,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 335-hp 4.6-liter V8; 380-hp 5.0-liter V8; 510-hp V12 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 7-speed automatic with manual-control feature; 5-speed automatic (V-12) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | electronic stability control, ABS, EBD; front airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, Pre-Safe |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Distronic, Parktronic |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-4MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercedes-benz.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, leather upholstery, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power sunshade, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, fog lamps, COMAND system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Automatic Body Control, navigation system |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 380 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 391 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/24 |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.0/73.6/58.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/60.8/59.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/60.9/58.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 19.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2100 |
| Front Suspension | Airmatic four-link independent air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Airmatic multi-link independent air suspension |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 |
| Curb Weight | 4376 |
| Stock Tires | P255/45R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist Plus |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.7 |
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