Mercedes- Benz S-Class

The Mercedes- Benz S-Class is the big executive saloon people buy when they want quiet speed, heavy insulation, and a cabin that does a lot of the work for you. By our assessment, it is very good at long-distance comfort: the seats, ride control, and sound deadening are what set the tone. The trade-off is size, complexity, and a price that goes with both; it can feel overbuilt if all you want is simple transport. In practice it is a car that asks for broad roads, careful parking, and a driver who appreciates refinement more than fuss. Against ordinary luxury sedans it sits at the top of the pile, while rivals from BMW and Audi lean more toward sport or restraint. It is the one you choose for the hush and the plush, not for easy ownership.