S500
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A flagship luxury sedan with a 5.0L V8 and an exceptionally calm cabin. Long-wheelbase comfort, elegant materials, and a poised ride create a modern, understated presence.
The 5th-gen S-Class (W221) improved body rigidity and refinement, introduced more advanced electronic chassis and active-safety tech (market-dependent features such as adaptive cruise, night vision/lane assist), and upgraded infotainment and luxury comfort equipment.
S500 (W221, roughly 2006–2009) uses the M273 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 with the 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic and RWD/AWD depending on market, focusing on smoother shifting and strong torque delivery; available with electronic chassis systems such as AIRMATIC air suspension.