Figure 1: Mercedes Benz S65 AMG, Rear

We'll be examining the navigation system (Mercedes calls it's integrated navi system "Command") on a 2007 S65 with the AMG package.

Figure 2: V12 BiTurbo

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG is powered by a whopping 612 hp engine that delivers 738 lb-ft of torque. That kind of power gets you from 0-60 in just over four seconds, and a top speed that's electronically limited to 155-mph.

Figure 3: 20-Inch Shoes

Twenty-inch wheels, composite brakes with twin calipers, and a bespoke body kit come with the S65's AMG package.

Figure 4: Dual Sunroof

The S65 has an innovative dual front/rear sunroof design that gives rear passengers their own sunroof independent from the front sunroof.

Figure 5: Interior

The ninth-generation 2007 S-Class has a richly luxurious interior that's finished in leather and wood. The vault-like construction of the S-Class is apparent when you sit in this beast and enjoy the silence.

Figure 6: The 2007 S-Class' Dashboard

Mercedes' dashboard includes two large LCD display panels, used for the virtual analog speedometer as well as the COMAND navigation system. More on this later.

Figure 7: IWC Clock

Another unique AMG addition to the 2007 S-Class: the standard dashboard clock is replaced by an ICW clock emblazoned with the AMG logo and a useless digital lap timer.

Figure 8: Driver Dashboard

The temperature, gas, and engine RPM gauges are all analog. The main display area of the driver's side dashboard is a high resolution, aircraft grade 8-inch LCD panel.

Figure 9: Multi-Function 8-Inch LCD Display

Normally the 8-inch LCD panel displays a realistic-looking analog speedometer. However, the driver can cycle through various other types of information to be displayed on the screen, as shown above in figure 9. When navigating to a destination, the next maneuver can also be displayed in the center of the speedometer.

When backing up, the center display automatically activates the rearview-monitor system and taps into the rear-mounted night vision enabled camera.

Figure 10: COMAND Display

A second 8-inch LCD, located just slightly to the right of the steering wheel, serves as the COMAND display. COMAND is Mercedes multi-function control system, used to control virtually all features in the car, including the navigation system (which will be the focus of this review).

An especially nifty feature is the ability to electronically rotate this screen so it can be angled toward the driver or passenger. The 16:9 format wide screen display can be adjusted approximately 20 degrees in all directions.

The COMAND LCD display uses the same high quality 8-inch display used for the speedometer, and can be easily read even in bright direct sunlight.