The new Mercedes Benz S550 sedan model comes with new gasoline engine. The 2009 S550 is offered with the 5.5 liter V8 engine, mated with the 7-speed automatic transmission. The current generation S550 gives the fuel economy of 14 miles per gallon in the city, while it gives an incredible fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon on highway roads. The latest blind spot warning system in the new Mercedes Benz S550 alerts the driver when the lanes are occupied by the other vehicles. The hi-tech features in the S550 model include the night vision and the adaptive cruise control system.
The aerodynamic suspensions equipped in the vehicle ensure smooth driving experience even on the bumpy roads, while the massage seats provided in the car render added comfort to driver as well as passengers. The new model shares most of the design features with the 2008 S550 models.
The new Mercedes Benz S550 comes with the innovative cutting edge technical features, with the radar based cruise control and the night vision system. The vehicle is provided with the iPod integration and live traffic update system, and the usual facilities like the speedometer display and steering wheel button.
The Mercedes Benz S550 comes along with some impressive multimedia features too. These include the PC Card slot, designed for loadingMP3 songs into the flash memory. The 6-disc changer in the vehicle reads both the MP3 CDs and the DVDs. The stereo system works with Sirius satellite as well as the HD Radio in tandem.
