Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Coupe Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Coupe.
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WOW - simply WOW
AFITgrad86, Albuquerque, NM, 08/21/2018
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
I traded my Maserati Quattroporte for this S 550 - two very different cars from two very different sources. My first thought of the S Class was this is what flying in First Class is about. The Maserati was a sports luxury vehicle - plenty of sport and good luxury. The Mercedes is a Luxury Sport vehicle with a huge helping of luxury and a modicum of sport - that is until you plant your … right foot. The Mercedes is plenty fast - especially from a 40 mph roll although it's 0--60 is mid 4 seconds! It's effortless power and no-fuss go-fast all the while cosseted in sumptuous leather and near bank vault quiet and security. Sure it leans into the corners - but at 4600 pounds it has a right to. Do I miss my QP? only when I catch my reflection in a window - no-one can match Pinninfarina's sleek design - but the Merc is pretty darn attractive in an understated way. I've only had it a few weeks but truly am enjoying the difference.
horrible: expensive to maintain, not reliable
GreyBeard, Atlanta, GA, 08/08/2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
Too heavy in electronics, requiring expensive calibration like for a windshield replacement. continues to be a car requiring lots of expensive maintenance, parts not always available. I would never buy this car again. Great smooth ride, lots of power, but an expensive car to maintain. Not a great car and not worth the price compared to other cars in the market. Radiator hose blew, … putting me at the side of the road needing a tow....repaired under warranty but on a car that was 3 years old and about 7,000 miles per year? Radiator overflow bottle had a manufacturing defect and leaked, replaced under warranty. Dash display tells you when to come in for service, always over $1,000 per visit. If all the electronics turned on, you will use more brakes as the car does it automatically, meaning more brake jobs that you pay for. Run flat tires give you about 8-10,000 miles, another hit on your wallet. This car is more expensive to maintain than my Aston Martin DB9, and has had more component failures taking you into the dealer much too frequently. Not a reliable car, even from new
Like a beautiful, high maintainence woman
Jerry Tennant, Bedford, TX, 08/01/2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
This is a beautiful automobile and fun to drive (except confusing controls). However it is very unreliable. The media system didn't work when I bought it and it took a couple of months to get parts from Germany to fix it. The ordered parts didn't work so had to wait longer for more parts. Soon it wouldn't start---the almost new battery was defective! Windshield washer wouldn't put … water out. Then the driver's vanity mirror simply broke off. The media system is a disaster! You need the manual in one hand to figure out how to select the media you want. It is insane that the CD player won't automatically change from one disk to the next. When listening to a multidisk audiobook, you have to recognize that it is playing the same disk over and have to manually switch to the next disk while driving. This process is hidden behind, "media", pull the knob downward, select "devices", use the knob to select the next disk (even though you may not remember what number the next disk is). Try doing this without taking your eyes off the road! Won't recognize newest iPod plug. But it looks great if you don't mind a $600 oil change. The only car I ever owned that was less reliable was a new Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Beats 7 series
Robert M, Lafayette, LA, 10/06/2020
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
After owning 7 BMW 7 series, bought this car. This car is superior in every way. Ride, acceleration, attention to smallest detail, great mileage on highway reliable. I also own a SL550 and it has been great also just a different vehicle. I call it my comfortable corvette
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Coupe
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Exceptionally serene and absorbent ride quality
- Pro:acceleration is effortless, well-mannered and very swift
- Pro:seemingly endless safety and entertainment features
- Pro:eerily controlled handling around turns with optional Magic Body Control.
- Con:Sheer volume of tech features can overwhelm
- Con:competitors are often more engaging to drive.
Full Edmunds Review: 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
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