By Leftlane Staff
Monday, Jan 23rd, 2006 @ 6:25 pm

Forbes has published a review of the 2007 Mercedes S550 luxury sedan, with some interesting comparisons between it and the BMW M5 . While there are many significant differences between these cars, Forbes seems to think their buyers might have similar needs. Of particular interest is columnist Dan Lienert’s commentary on the differences between the engines, as it relates to our previous report on the M5. “We adore the M5, but its power does indeed peak at 7,750 rpm, and its torque at 6,100 rpm. This high-revving beast might get depressed in stop-and-go traffic, where the S-Class excels,” writes Lienert. “The 382-hp V-8 of the S550 we tested has its power peak at 6,000 rpm (lower than the M5 but still high), but its torque peaks anywhere from 2,800 rpm to 4,000 rpm, and 75% of the torque is available at 1,000 rpm. This gives the S550 the pulling power of a diesel truck, and makes you feel like you’re commanding something monstrous, even in the morning rush hour.”

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