We're continuing with our classic car theme with another 2013 model year vehicle, this time it's a German luxury flagship we haven't driven before.

00:00 Introduction
04:28 Exterior
10:56 Rear Seats
15:10 Front Seats
22:48 Driving Test
31:33 Buyer's Guide
36:34 End Screen

Over the years on TestDrive we've had the pleasure of driving many Mercedes-Benz S-Class models, our first were a handful of W220s, followed by two episodes on the same W126 560 SEL, and our long-term goal to get a W140 came true with an S 600 V12. The latest S-Class we featured and drove in general was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG a few years ago, so it's time we got behind the wheel of another one.

This week we're featuring this awesome 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4matic SWB sedan, finished in Magnetite Black Metallic Paint, with Grey Nappa leather seating, and the Ash Tree Black wood trim. This W221 S-Class is a little special as it's Nile's personal car, replacing his 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic although we're still keeping that car.

This S-Class came very well equipped, with options like the Premium 2 Package which includes Parktronic sensors, rear view camera, KeylessGo, active multi-contour front seats with massage, and multi-adjustable comfort-type front head restraints. This car also has the Driver Assistance Package which adds Distronic Plus with Pre-SAFE Brake, Active Blind Spot Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist. The Sport Package (1) brings 19" AMG Triple 5-Spoke alloy rims, and sport body styling. This vehicle has most of the rear seat package with heated and ventilated, power adjustable rear seats. Additional options include Night View Plus with pedestrian detection, heated steering wheel, and the rear seat entertainment package.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4matic is powered by the M278 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine and the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Power is delivered through all 4 wheels, and comes with Airmatic as standard. RWD models could have been optioned with Active Body Control. We go over the exterior styling of this sedan and how it compares to some of the other vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz lineup at the time.

As we're doing a comprehensive review on this vehicle, we get into the back seats to go over how the rear seating is on the SWB sedan, how well the features and tech work, and why you want to look for a well-optioned model. We get into the driver's seat to talk about the plethora of features found in the front, including the COMAND infotainment system, Designo anthracite alcantara headliner, storage compartments, and more.

We then take the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic on a real-world road test to talk about how comfortable, smooth, and quiet this vehicle is on the road and how we've come to like it over the week we've been driving it. We do several interior noise tests along with a couple full throttle pulls. We go over how smooth Airmatic is with this vehicle and the overall comfort for passengers when driving this vehicle.

We then wrap up our full episode on this luxury sedan by going over a buyer's guide on this car, including the common problems and maintenance issues you want to look out for on this car.

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