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 Style Overview
Five trim levels are available on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan: the S550, the all-wheel-drive S550 4Matic, the V12-powered S600, the high-performance S63 AMG and the über-performance S65 AMG. Standard equipment on both S550 models includes 18-inch wheels, an automatic air spring suspension, bi-xenon headlights, an electronic trunk closer, heated and active ventilated front seats with 14-way power adjustments, leather upholstery, the COMAND control interface, a hard-drive-based navigation system, an in-dash memory-card reader, Bluetooth and a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with a six-CD changer and satellite radio. Optional on the S550 is the Premium 2 package that includes a rearview camera, a park distance system and keyless ignition and entry, as well as a sport package that includes 19-inch AMG wheels, dual-chrome exhaust and a body kit.The S63 AMG, in addition to a larger, more powerful V8 engine, comes standard with all the features of the S550 and adds 20-inch lightweight AMG wheels, Mercedes' ABC adaptive suspension (optional on the rear-drive S550), larger brakes, park distance sensors, a rearview camera, specific exterior styling pieces, keyless ignition and entry and sport seats with massage function. An optional AMG performance package adds different 20-inch wheels and carbon-fiber trim, and the top speed of the car is raised from 155 mph to 186 mph. The V12-equipped S600 comes standard with 18-inch wheels and all the features found on the S550, plus the Premium 2 package, the ABC suspension system, a panoramic sunroof, Night View Assist, the Distronic Plus system, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, four-zone climate control, dynamic-adjusting front seats with massage function, and power rear sun blinds. The S65 AMG includes all these features plus 20-inch wheels, dedicated AMG exterior and interior styling, special sport seats and a leather-trimmed sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles. Many standard features found on the higher-end S-Class models are available as stand-alone options on models without these features as standard. In addition, a glovebox-mounted iPod integration kit is optional on all models.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
S550 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl 7A) |
5.5L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 8.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$89,350 |
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S550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A) |
5.5L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 8.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$92,350 |
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S63 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 7A) |
6.2L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
20 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$131,350 |
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S600 4dr Sedan (5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A) |
5.5L V12 single overhead cam (SOHC) 36-valve engine |
5-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback |
premium leather upholstery |
$147,450 |
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S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A) |
6.0L V12 single overhead cam (SOHC) 36-valve engine |
5-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
20 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback |
premium leather upholstery |
$198,950 |
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