Technology should make our lives easier, and luxury should make our lives more comfortable. However, as technology advances past the point where it is still user-friendly, it slows down and levels out the luxurious. The updated 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class full-size luxury vehicle is an example of this.
Without some serious technological upgrades, this latest S-Class incarnation is unlikely to be at the top of any best-of list next year. Follow the related link above to Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder’s comprehensive critique for a full take, but keep reading for a quick rundown of what we like and dislike.
Here are five things you simply cannot avoid.
We’ll all keep floating, okay?
Please forgive us if we appear a little soft on a plush luxury sedan with a floaty ride in an automotive landscape that appears to favour stiff-riding vehicles. Mercedes’ mastery of its E-Active Body Control system, which not only reduces weight shifting but also aids in crash prevention, is largely responsible for the S-easy-going Class’s driving experience.
1. World-Class Mercedes-Benz Performance
We plan and design for the entire driving experience but out the back window, or your gas bill exceeds your car payment, your car isn’t a performer. With a Mercedes-Benz, you’ll have on-demand power, but you’ll also get the best performance from systems that deliver excellence in the ride, handling, comfort, fuel economy, safety, and even entertainment. These are the components of performance. Mercedes-Benz is not a one-trick pony, but a rather total vehicle perfection.
2. You’ve mastered the art of handling.
.The premium upholstery, plush carpeting, polished wood trim, sleek styling, LED mood lighting, an incredible array of information and entertainment options; even the scent indicates that this vehicle is unique. If you value the finer things in life, you should drive a Mercedes-Benz. Because of the S-ability Class’s ability to control its rear wheels, this true limousine is capable of precise steering befitting a much smaller, sportier car. When travelling slowly, the rear wheels can be turned 10 degrees in the opposite direction to fit through narrow openings or make sharp curves. When travelling at highway speeds, all four wheels revolve in the same direction, allowing you to weave through traffic like a loom.
3. Exceptional powertrain and safety
Mercedes-Benz takes a holistic approach to safety, considering not only the vehicle’s survivability but also ergonomics, driver behaviour, situational awareness, and the driving environment. Mercedes-Benz has created a line of luxury automobiles that provide you and your passengers with the ultimate experience by utilising infrared cameras, lasers, stereoscopic cameras, radar, and powerful mechanical controlling computer programmes in automotive safety. The uninitiated S-Class, like the frequently misjudged hippo, may mistake the full-size sedan’s bulk for slowness, but they do so at their peril. Mercedes claims the S580’s dual-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 hybrid-boosted engine produces 496 horsepower and 516 pounds-feet of torque and can propel this beast from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.4 seconds. (The S500, despite its lower power, is also very capable.)
4. ‘Real’ Cool Navigation System and worldwide selection
Is anyone still using their car’s native navigation system when they can simply pair their phone with the multimedia system and have a better overall experience? The S-augmented-reality-assisted Class’s navigation, which can guide the driver with blue arrows in the windshield or superimposed on a live video image in the main MBUX infotainment display, may change your mind. That brand protection begins with building a superior automobile, but the dealer experience has the greatest influence on our customers. Keeping this in mind, you’ll find that every Mercedes-Benz dealership is staffed with helpful, knowledgeable professionals, including factory-certified service technicians. We strive to go above and above for our clients. Convenience and exceptional performance are prioritised in every department at a Mercedes-Benz dealer, including the showroom, leasing, finance, service, and parts. We strive to go above and above for our clients. Convenience and exceptional performance are prioritised in every department at a Mercedes-Benz dealer, including the showroom, leasing, finance, service, and parts.
5. Badass Booty Bass and a world-class selection
Have you missed the days of stuffing a pair of 15-inch subwoofers, an amp, and a loaded-up CD changer in the trunk, but don’t want to risk shattering your Grey Poupon jar with the bone-rattling bass? The S-Class provides those good vibrations without attracting five-o or bothering the passenger next to you. The Burmester premium audio system’s 4D Sound feature can provide South Beach-worthy shakes based on the preferences of each occupant. Different drivers have different needs and preferences. Mercedes-Benz recognises this and has developed a line of automobiles that will satisfy even the most discriminating driver. From the new, competitively priced CLA luxury sedan class to the flagship (and luxury sedan benchmark) S Class, there’s something for everyone, including an SUV, sports cars, and even a station waggon. You can customise your Mercedes-Benz to meet your specific needs with multiple trim levels for each model and an extensive list of options.
