► What tops the luxe saloon class?
If the petrol limo is heading for the rocks, nobody told Mercedes. The new S-Class meets its Audi, Porsche and BMW rivals.
Mercedes S-Class: pre-flight briefing
Why is it here?
The S-Class has for decades defined the luxury saloon for all but Bentley and Rolls-Royce die-hards, and its new seventh generation moves the game on with its balance of driver-friendly dynamics, passenger opulence and tech overload for all.
Any clever stuff?
Mercedes continues to find ways of anticipating problems and assisting the driver as much or as little as required, without dimming the pleasure of helming such a fine waft-wagon, with the latest versions of all-wheel drive and all-wheel steer seamlessly integrated. And the second-gen MBUX now involves five screens...