Twin-turbo (stock), V8, All-Wheel-Drive, Mercedes-Benz S-550 4Matic. This was Mercedes’ flagship luxury sedan of the era, known for a quiet, refined ride, strong V8 performance, and high-end materials. Built in Sindelfingen, Germany, this full-size luxury 4-door sedan, with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, was coddled by its (deceased) owner. Great snow car. Priced to sell.

Core Specifications

• Engine: 4.6L twin-turbocharged V8 (direct injection), 429 hp @ 5,250 rpm, 516 lb-ft torque @ 1,800–3,500 rpm

• Transmission: 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC) with paddle shifters

• Drivetrain: 4MATIC all-wheel drive

• Fuel economy: 15 mpg city / 24 mpg highway

• Performance: 0–60 mph in about 4.9–5.4 seconds (electronically limited top speed ~130 mph)

• Dimensions: Wheelbase 124.6 in, length 206.5 in, seating for 5, trunk ~16.4 cu ft

• Curb weight: Approximately 4,861 lbs

• Suspension: AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS)

Standard Features

Exterior

• Power tilt/slide sunroof

• Active bi-xenon headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist and cornering lights

• LED daytime running lights

• Power-folding, heated, auto-dimming side mirrors with memory and integrated turn signals

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers

• Soft-close doors

• 18-inch alloy wheels (all-season or performance tires available)

• Infrared-reflecting and noise-insulating glass

Interior & Comfort

• Leather upholstery

• 14- or 16-way power heated and ventilated front seats with memory and lumbar support

• Dual-zone automatic climate control (THERMOTRONIC); rear climate optional

• Ambient interior lighting

• Power-adjustable steering column with memory (wood/leather steering wheel)

• COMAND infotainment: 8-inch display, hard-drive GPS navigation, Bluetooth, voice control, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD radio, harman/kardon Logic7 surround sound (15 speakers), CD/DVD changer, media interface

• Power rear-window sunshade (often included or commonly optioned)

Safety & Driver Aids

• Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain for both rows) plus PRE-SAFE anticipatory protection

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control, ABS, and Brake Assist

• Attention Assist (drowsiness detection)

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct TPMS)

• Parktronic parking sensors (commonly equipped)

• Electronic parking brake