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    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    First Take
    Introduced for 2000, the current S-Class line is as stately and advanced as it gets. The V8 and V12 engines are smooth and powerful. A large car, the S-Class is quiet, roomy, and very comfortable. Despite its bulk and weight, it handles with surprising agility. The ride is excellent. The heated-and-ventilated seats are very comfortable, and the rear is roomy. Expect the leading edge in safety and convenience equipment, but the intertwined audio/phone/navigation system is needlessly complex. The CL models--which include the CL500 and CL600, as well as the CL55 AMG--are basically restyled coupe versions of the S-Class.

    2002 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    No Data Available

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

    Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2002 Ultra luxury cars Ratings

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    Rear
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Body Styles
    sedan
    Transmissions Available
    • 5-speed Automatic
    Engines Available
    • 4.3-liter V8 (275 hp)
    • 5-liter V8 (302 hp)
    • 5.5-liter V8 (355 hp)
    • 5.8-liter V12 (362 hp)
    Model History