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Originally Posted by rchase
Im really glad my S320 does not have the hydropnumatic system. Thats one of the reasons I went with an S320.... While the big V8 and V12 cars are nicer they dont get the fuel economy and are much more complicated.....
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European and worldwide S 420s and S 500s did not come standard with the rear self-levelling setup. The only one who had the system standard was the S 600 (some markets had the full hydraulic setup for S 600 as standard, but just a few).
And I am extremely pleased for that! Being a wagon owner for over 20 years I can tell you that the rear self-levelling suspension has a usefull life of 6 to 10 years (depending of the condition of the roads you usually drive). On my S 500 L I don't have to worry about it.
On the other hand, I have to tell that it is true, on town the V8 will eat your wallet, but as a long distance cruiser, it is actually a little more economical than the S 320.
A good friend of mine has a 1998 S 320 and we compare notes on both cars, and I constantly get better mileage on my car at long distance trips. The dealer has confirmed this fact, as the V-8 (they say) runs more relaxed and is more efficient for highway cruising.