Mercedes-Benz S-Class review

From £76,640

Whether you’re relaxing in the back or at the wheel, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the most comfortable and relaxing cars on sale.

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • For: Quality, refinement, comfort
  • Against: Huge price, depreciation, running costs
  • Verdict: Arguably the best saloon car in the world – but it retires soon

Whether you’re relaxing in the back or at the wheel, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the most comfortable and relaxing cars on sale.

Not that the current S-Class is long for this world. Later in 2020, it will be replaced by a new hybrid-only model, a sign the luxury saloon might be developing a conscience.

For now, though, there are three flavours of S-Class available: Saloon, Coupe and Cabriolet, with rorty AMG S 63 versions available for each body style.

Prices start from £76,000, but the Coupe costs £113,000, while the Cabriolet weighs in at £132,000.

Still, few cars offer such a delightful blend of quality, sophistication and dazzling technology. Long wheelbase and plug-in hybrid versions are also offered, along with an utterly unhinged S 63L, which is powered by a twin-turbocharged petrol V8.

It’s like strapping a pair of rockets to a five-star hotel room.

KEY INFO

  • Launched: 2013
  • Facelifted: 2017
  • Due for replacement: 2020
  • Warranty: 3 years / unlimited miles
Specs
Model: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Prices from: £76,640
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Bodystyles: Saloon
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Euro NCAP: Not tested
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