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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
Truly the Best
Barbara, 07/31/2007
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan (5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
My husband has been a Mercedes-Benz afficianado for decades but I have always bought whatever car I thought looked the best, which has led me to Audi and BMW many times over the years. Those vehicles were very enjoyable to own but were hopelessly unreliable. I just purchased a new car following my husband's advice (he has an S550 himself) and have never been this pleased with a car. The S is so refined and luxurious I can hardly fathom how I lived without it all this time. This truly is the best luxury sedan available today. So far it is completely problem free and it has that bank vault solidity to it, I am so enamored with this car.
2008 S550 4matic with Distronic plus
Ingo Rademacher, 04/17/2010
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
44 of 60 people found this review helpful
This is my second s class. have owned it for over 2 years and have done 42,000 miles problem free. can't compare ride to any other car that's trying to be in it's class. feels super heavy and planted on the road. 90% FWY drive MPG life average is 20.6 and i see 23-25mpg on my morning drives @77mph. I use Distronic plus (Adaptive cruise control stop-go) 99% of the time. Takes some understanding and becomes easier to use with time. The car drives me to work stress free, all i do is steer. When I come through Malibu canyon late night, i put it in sport mode and use the steering wheel gear shifters. The car turns into a WRX for just long enough ;-) and the engine goes nuts.
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Super Sedan
walter, 06/02/2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had this car for a 7months. This car has the best utilization for a super car. I considered Porsche 911 turbo, Audi R8, and Ferrari F430, but with a family, those cars are unacceptable. Considered Alpina B7 but, shaky reliability and it being non-factory car, I disqualified it from my list. I opted for S65 AMG for performance and 4 door convenience. I have not regretted choosing this over Porsches or Ferraris. Until Porsche Panamera or Ferrari comes with a four door sedan, this car has no competition. Plus reliability wise, MB is a far better choice. For now, this is the only choice for supersedan.
MERCEDES AMG THE BEST
Quentin W Hamilton, 05/31/2018
updated 06/01/2021
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 7A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Everthing remains as before. The front brakes were recently replaced as well as my hydraulic hose. Make sure you have a well connected mechanic, he can save you a lot of money. The rotors were replaced and they are expensive...$600; hydraulic hose replacement...$750. Total on brake job $1400 but thats after 10yrs. The brakes will last for years if you do not race and/or drive it hard. Still a GREAT VEHICLE!!!! Before buying, make sure you have a certified German Auto mechanic. The vehicle is excellent in everyway. I love it!!! It's not an everyday driver, but it could be for me.
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Review By Owner
FLFX, 09/28/2007
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Much better in in aspects then my 04 S430. By far the best under 100k Luxury Sedan. The car adapts to your driving style! How the new Consumer Reports can rate the Lexus LS higher is beyond me. It takes a bit to get used to the new COMAND, yet after that you will never want to go back to plastic push buttons again. How on earth could anyone think the controls are difficult to use, unless they never used a computer mouse in their lifetime. I am picky and looked at all in this class, and very satisfied with my purchase. European Luxury Sedans just have better road feel than the Japanese. The S Class has more steel interior parts than Lexus LS & is just a better handling car.