2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　Mercedes 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is now a no-cost option on the S430 and S500 models. The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

　　

zzdcar says

　　After a minor refresh last year, the S-Class is once again a top choice when it comes to a no-compromise luxury sedan.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$241/mo  for S-Class S430

　　S-Class S430

　　S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A) - $75,300 MSRPS430 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) - $75,300 MSRPS500 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A) - $83,900 MSRPS500 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A) - $83,900 MSRPS55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A) (Most Popular) - $111,900 MSRPS600 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A) - $124,750 MSRP

　　vs

　　$197/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　

2005 S-Class Highlights

Type: S55 AMGSedanSedan

　　Trim: S430 4MATICS430S500S500 4MATICS55 AMGS600S430 4MATIC

　　

Base MSRP	$75,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$267/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles