* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.
- Reliability (2)The M113 engine is famously robust, but the car is plagued by complex hydraulic suspension leaks and sensitive electronic modules.
- Maintenance (1)Operating costs are very high; specialized repairs for the ABC system or the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) can easily cost thousands of dollars.
- Technology (3)Ahead of its time in 2005 with features like Distronic and Keyless Go, but the early COMAND infotainment system now feels extremely dated and clunky.
- Comfort (5)Superior ride quality and a silent cabin with the hardtop up; the multicontour seats remain some of the most comfortable ever put in a grand tourer.
- Dynamics (4)The 5.0L V8 delivers effortless torque, and the Active Body Control (ABC) system keeps the car remarkably flat during cornering, though its weight is still felt.