More jaw-dropping technology resides in the Mercedes-Benz S550 Car Rentals than in any other car today. The
COMMAND cockpit-control knob on the console outdoes similar systems from Acura, Audi, BMW, and Infiniti. Voice input works well; we like the way possible phrases show up on the center-of-dash COMAND display. Night View Assist sees 500 feet into the dark and displays a bright monochrome image on an LCD panel. Two front-firing radar units assist your braking and bring all 4,270 pounds to a safe stop. The 600-watt, 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system has a PC Card for inserting your own tunes. The 2007 S550 is technological perfection, 2006-style.
The Mercedes-Benz S550 Car Rentals bypasses the Audi A8L and BMW 750Li as the world's best ultrapremium sedan. It features an active infrared Night View Assist system, radar-assisted braking, and the best cockpit controller. The options are so enticing you'll have a hard time staying under $100K. An all-wheel drive model is due this fall, and a gas-saving diesel one in 2007.