America's Top 40 New Cars
15. MERCEDES-BENZ S550
WHY IT'S ON OUR HIT PARADE: The competition had caught up with the previous S-Class, so Mercedes-Benz overshot when it developed the current version. The S550 combines a powerful engine with a class-leading transmission, and first-class levels of luxury, comfort, technology, safety, and all-important prestige. Hint: Don't order one without the Sport package, which includes AMG wheels and body kit.
COOL FACT: While nameplates come and go, Mercedes has been producing S-Class sedans for more than five decades.
SUM UP: Still sets the standard for full-size, premium luxury sedans.
THE DETAILS
Price: $96,915 (w/sport pkg)
Powertrain: 5.5L/382-hp/391-lb-ft/V-8/7-sp auto
Vital Stats: 0-60: 5.6 sec/quarter: 14.2 sec/EPA: 14/22 mpg
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