Is the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG a good car?

Is the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG a good car?

On the other hand, even though this is perhaps the least aggressive of the AMG packages, the S55 delivers a level of performance that’s unique in the realm of luxury sedans. As is often the case, we wish it weighed a little less; all that mass inevitably retards cornering speeds and transient responses.

What kind of transmission does a 2005 Mercedes Benz S55 have?

The Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG is offered in the following styles: S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A). The Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed shiftable automatic.

What kind of warranty does a 2005 Mercedes Benz S55 have?

The Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed shiftable automatic. The Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a unlimited yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.

Is there a 2003 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG for sale?

Up for auction is this 2003 Mercedes S55 with almost very option. Lowest priced S55 AMG on eBay!!

On the other hand, even though this is perhaps the least aggressive of the AMG packages, the S55 delivers a level of performance that’s unique in the realm of luxury sedans. As is often the case, we wish it weighed a little less; all that mass inevitably retards cornering speeds and transient responses.

When did the Mercedes Benz AMG come out?

From the September 2001 issue of Car and Driver. That’s right. Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces.

What kind of grip does Mercedes Benz S55 have?

Our S55 tester turned in an impressive series of 70-to-0 stops within a couple feet of 163 and recorded 0.90 g on the skidpad, an outstanding level of grip that’s in top-rank sports-car territory. This car also has a secret weapon—active body control (ABC)—that sets it apart from all BMWs, M badges or no M badges.

Is the Mercedes AMG the same as the BMW M?

Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces. The Mercedes S55 AMG will just flat dust anything from the BMW 7-series portfolio, in part because that’s the one model for which no M variant — M for Motorsport — exists.

From the September 2001 issue of Car and Driver. That’s right. Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces.

Our S55 tester turned in an impressive series of 70-to-0 stops within a couple feet of 163 and recorded 0.90 g on the skidpad, an outstanding level of grip that’s in top-rank sports-car territory. This car also has a secret weapon—active body control (ABC)—that sets it apart from all BMWs, M badges or no M badges.

Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces. The Mercedes S55 AMG will just flat dust anything from the BMW 7-series portfolio, in part because that’s the one model for which no M variant — M for Motorsport — exists.

When was the last Mercedes Benz S55 AMG tested?

The last 7-series sedan to pass our way, a 740iL (“The Dowsters,” November 1999), lacked the lower final drive and required 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, 18.5 to reach 100, and 15.6 to cover the quarter-mile, touching 92 mph at the lights.

What’s the difference between BMW and Mercedes Benz S55?

Even at that elevated avoirdupois, the S55 is 54 pounds lighter than its BMW rival, but that’s not the prime element in its lively response to the spur. The AMG edition gets there quicker thanks to more motor — 354 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque from the same 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve aluminum V-8 used in the E55, ML55, CL55, and CLK55.

Up for auction is this 2003 Mercedes S55 with almost very option. Lowest priced S55 AMG on eBay!!

What kind of tires does Mercedes Benz S55 use?

Specifically, there’s more tire-contact patch and less sidewall to flex. The S55 wears no-nonsense rubber—245/45ZR up front, 275/40ZR at the rear—on 18-inch aluminum alloy rims, more meat than on any of its stablemates, which translates as short stopping distances and lots of cornering grip.

What kind of car is the Mercedes 55 AMG?

Autotrader has 6 Used Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG cars for sale, including a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, and a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG.

Specifically, there’s more tire-contact patch and less sidewall to flex. The S55 wears no-nonsense rubber—245/45ZR up front, 275/40ZR at the rear—on 18-inch aluminum alloy rims, more meat than on any of its stablemates, which translates as short stopping distances and lots of cornering grip.

How many miles does a Mercedes Benz S55 have?

The car sits with a battery maintainer so the car will not need reset. Battery holds charge and is a Mercedes OEM battery 122,550 miles/197,226km on the car no rust interior is nice Look at pictures and bid accordingly. More pictures are available but could be a couple days in the making.

What does it mean to floor a Mercedes S55?

Find an open stretch of highway, floor the Mercedes S55 and you’ll soon know what it means to kompress the time/space continuum. There’s a small pause and a gentle jerking sensation– as the five-speed gearbox kicks down and the supercharger spools up.

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