VIN wddng71x97a070645 | Make Mercedes-Benz | Model S Class | Year 2007 | Trim S550 |
Body Type SEDAN 4-DR | Engine 5.5L V8 DOHC 32V | Manufactured In GERMANY | Vehicle Age 9 year(s) |
Type of Record | Number of Records | Report Page Number |
Accident / Junk / Salvage / Insurance Records | No Record Found | Next Page |
Theft Data | No Record Found | Next Page |
The new 4MATIC system is reportedly 60 pounds lighter than the old one, making an S550 4MATIC just 145 pounds heavier than a standard S550. That massive weight reduction was accomplished by using aluminum front axles instead of steel as well as eliminating the transfer case altogether by incorporating the planetary center differential into the transmission case. That second bit also saves on complexity: S-class 4MATICs no longer require a separate, wider transmission tunnel. Mercedes claims the friction within the system has been reduced as well, and reports a 60-percent reduction in the fuel-economy penalty of its all-wheel drive. But we're a bit skeptical of that claim as the S550 4MATIC's fuel economy drop according to EPA ratings is 1-mpg city and 2-mpg highway (15/22 versus 16/24), nearly identical to the previous S-class' ratings.