www.expomc.com The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is as synonymous with state-of-the-art luxury and safety features as it is with country club prestige. As Mercedes' largest sedan, the S-Class offers the most room for rear-seat passengers, making it a favorite of wealthy dads and heads of state alike. Mercedes has used its flagship sedan to pioneer many modern technologies, such as airbags, antilock brakes and stability control. And though the most popular versions like the S430, S500 and S550 have been powered by V8s, some of the earlier cars could be had with six-cylinder and diesel engines as well. A choice of standard or long-wheelbase has been a longstanding tradition, though more recent years have seen just the longer ones imported to the North American market. Before the 1990s, the S-Class' chief competition was the BMW 7 Series sedan, which like the Benz could be had with six- or eight-cylinder power and also offered standard and long-wheelbase variants. Now the big Mercedes faces rivals from Audi, Jaguar and Lexus as well, all of which offer powerful, long-wheelbase flagships stocked with every conceivable luxury feature. In spite of pressure from these worthy opponents, the finely engineered and crafted Mercedes-Benz S-Class still stands as a solid choice in this lofty segment. Notable Amenities and Features AMG SPORT PACKAGE(00) Premium 2 Package(50) Wood and Leather Steering Wheel(0) A/C-Ventilated/Heated Front Seats w/Memory and Lumbar Support HARMAN KARDON ...
