My opinion on the W221 S550

Overall, this particular S550 is a very good example of a clean and unmolested S Class.

[SouthernGent]

I owned a 2013 W221 S550 4Matic from 2015 to 2021. I bought it with about 20K miles for around $54K. New price would have been $102K. The deep discount was due to a combination of rapid depreciation of luxury cars and the W222's having just been released. Overall, the W221 was quite fine car. I never had any drivetrain or electrical problems. The brakes were incredible, considering the car weighed 5500 pounds. And my car had the air suspension, which was a dream. The ride was magic carpet soft. Accleration was strong. I rarely used Sport Mode because the throttle became "hair trigger" and hard to use smoothly in traffic. Great for freeway driving though. My only gripes were the air ride shocks will give out after about 80-100k miles. Cost to replace is around $1400 per corner, but an extended warranty will cover it. Control arms and thrust arms will need replacing at around 80K miles, also covered by extended warranty. Also, the previous owner left the rear cover on one of the headlights loose. Water eventually found its way into the headlight and damage it. Total repair cost was $4000!!! I had to pay $1700 of that out of pocket. The car was extremely reliable. I think I was lucky. I've heard some horror stories about S-class cars. But if my money gets right again, I'd buy a W223 in a heartbeat, with an extended warranty of course. There's just nothing quite like a good S-class Benz.

[floridatravelvideos]

The sport suspension button up top is for use on curvy roads and the sport button down below is for entering highways quickly. The raise car button is to clear curbs when needed and use in snow, not to be used full time driving. Also if you treat it like a race car, you will wear out things you wish you hadn't because of the cost to fix them. If you replace the cam sensors and cam magnets and oxygen sensors you'll notice power and torque you didn't know you were missing and its easy to do yourself. These are great cars if you can afford the repairs and drive it like a luxury sedan, not a race car.

[derrickchapman]

I have this car but, its a 2013. I love this car. I've gotten it tuned and going to get a cat delete. She moves and rides like a dream.

[joshuasanchez]

I have the ‘08 model S550 and it cruises down the highway like a boat but is faster than a jet ski lol

[chrisg]

You forgot to mention the tv and split screen view option, and there is a hook that is super useful in the boot. I have the same car but the s350 diesel, returning 40 plus mpg. I enjoyed the video

[losangeles]

I have one with the ABC hydraulic suspension, those are very rare. Handles like it's on rails. I put 70, 000 miles in 18 months. The car us built solid. The interior still looks and feels like brand new. Now I want the S600 or the S65 AMG.

[MercedesMechanic]

The cam magnets and cam position sensors leak oil into the electrical connector on them and it spreads through the harness and destroys some things connected to the main harness. Check with a dealer to see if Mercedes came up with any precautionary measures to prevent it because it can be a $15, 000 repair. You may get that they never heard of it but its happening to these models all the time. Mercedes made a boo boo when developing the M278 motor. It also happened on most motors before it. Check by unplugging the connectors plugged to all 8 parts (4 cam magnets) (4 cam position sensors) and stick a Qtip in the connector and in where it connects to the part to see if oils in them.

[sydneylivecamera]

Hey, that was actually a great video!

[sahuvikramindia]

Can you tell what size tyre and alloys are those. Looks just perfect

[mytriton]

You forgot to mention that it has Night Vision, also. A rare option.

[arthurgrigori]

For the 4 matic maximum, what width can the rims be 10.5x20? ET?? 10x20 ET?

[larrydunn]

weird choice of tires for such a quality car.

[raulalexandrucordos]

Like mine. My is from 2013 and I am happy with it. Quality car. A true limousine. But my is more equipment. Has electrical rear seats also.

[mrbossup]

How easy or hard is it to park? I'm asking as my current car has no parking sensors or cameras and I can't really tell the size of my sedan car and I'm thinking that I will find it a bit difficult parking this car. Thanks
Great video👍

[artisannurse]

they said these is the sedan god of all sedan cars

[JOESTRENGHT]

I think you’re wrong, because this car definitely has an AMG package

[lamarbn]

I was thinking of getting the last w221 model 2013, but i live in Northern Ontario Canada and the roads are very bad. I'd spend thousands of dollars fixing airmatic system

[cstarnes]

I would like to see how the adjustable suspension works! Beautiful car and to me so technological advanced for 10 years ago!

[BrianErwin]

i've been driving a ct6 for the past four years. just test drove a 2011 s550 and they are pretty much the same.. same ride quality, same features, etc. the crazy part is that my ct6 is 2019, so the benz was ahead of its time.

[homeboy]

i like how you dont know sht about this car but it doesnt really matter since the feeling it gives and you are able to show is more important (Y)