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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review: Summary & Specs

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

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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.

2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorJim McCraw
Model LineupMercedes-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 Warranty4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InSindelfingen, Germany
Manufacturer Phone800-4MERCEDES
Manufacturer URLwww.mercedes-benz.com
Base Price MSRP


2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPMercedes-Benz S 500
Standard Equipmentair 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
Options as Tested (MSRP)Automatic Body Control, navigation system
Destination Charge775
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested
Layoutrear-wheel drive
Horse Power380 @ 6000
Torque391 @ 2800
Fuel Economy16/24
Wheelbase124.6
Length/Width/Height205.0/73.6/58.0
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius40.0
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room37.8/60.8/59.1
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.6/60.9/58.6
Trunk Volume19.7
Payload
Towing Capacity2100
Front SuspensionAirmatic four-link independent air suspension
Rear SuspensionAirmatic multi-link independent air suspension
Ground Clearance6.8
Curb Weight4376
Stock TiresP255/45R18
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist Plus
Fuel Capacity23.7
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  
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