The S-Class is a big car, yet it looks elegant and discreet. The four-door saloon is available in two lengths – the longer ‘L’ has more back seat space. Wonderfully indulgent two-door four-seat coupe and convertible bodies also are available. High-performance AMG models have a sportier, more assertive look. The opulent interior is stuffed full with technology, but is very user-friendly.
The S-Class features lots of systems designed to make driving as easy and relaxing as possible. It’s as quiet and comfortable as you’d expect of a luxury car, yet it’s also quite good fun on a winding road. Its size can make parking tricky in town but there are sensors and cameras that help. Some models have an automatic parking system that can steer the car into a suitable spot. Petrol and diesel engines are available, all of which give smooth, rapid acceleration. The high-performance AMG models are extremely fast. All models have an automatic gearbox.
The S-Class is a large luxury car that’s about the same size as the Audi A8 or BMW 7 Series. The standard saloon is enormously spacious for both front and back seat passengers. The ‘L’ saloon’s extra length creates more back-seat legroom, so even your tallest friends and relatives will be comfortable. Some models even have airline-style reclining seats in the back and the boot is huge, with enough space for four large suitcases. All models come with a very long list of standard equipment that includes smartphone connectivity and adaptive cruise control.
High-performance S-Class models use a lot of fuel, but other models can give surprisingly good mpg. According to official figures, petrol models can give up to 36mpg, while diesels can give up to 48mpg. Road tax and insurance bills could be hefty, though. Safety experts Euro NCAP awarded the S-Class a full five-star rating.
S-Class rivals include the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS Jaguar XJ. They have their own merits, but none is as well-rounded as the S-Class. It combines space, luxury, technology, smoothness and efficiency in a way the others can’t match.
£3,490
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2006 (56) - S320 CDi 4dr Auto PARKING CAMERA
£5,475
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2011 (61) - 3.0 S350l V6 Bluetec Saloon 4-Door
£14,950
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2015 (64) - S350L LWB AMG Line 4dr Auto
£7,995
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2002 (P) - SL 500 2dr Auto
£6,950
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
1994 (M) - SL320 2dr Auto
£12,990
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2015 - 3.5 S400Lh V6 AMG Line 4-Door
£26,999
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2015 (65) - 4.7 S500 V8 AMG Line (Premium) Coupe 2dr Petrol G-Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) (455
£4,990
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2009 - 3.0 S320 CDI Auto 4dr
£6,495
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2007 (57) - S320 CDi 3.0 V6 Auto 4-Door
£39,900
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2019 (69) - 3.0 S560Le V6 Grand Edition (Rear Luxury Lounge) G-Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
£20,995
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2017 - 3.0 S350d V6 AMG Line 4-Door
£36,990
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2020 (4J) - 2.9 S350L d Grand Edition (Executive) Saloon 4dr Diesel G-Tronic+ Euro 6 (s
£9,855
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2013 (13) - S350L CDi BlueTEC 4dr Auto AMG Sport Edition
£27,989
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
(18) - 3.0 S350L d AMG Line (Premium) G-Tronic+ Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
£32,999
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2019 (19) - S350d L AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-Tronic ** LONG WHEEL BASE **
£14,995
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2007 - S550 4dr Auto
£23,995
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2013 (13) - GRAND EDITION LWB W221 5-Door
£4,990
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2019 (58) - S350L 4dr Auto LPG GAS CONVERTED
£126,990
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2011 - (61 Reg) 63 AMG 6.2 V8 Roadster Auto
£13,999
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2015 - S350L BlueTEC AMG Line 4dr Auto [Executive]
£5,995
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2008 (58) - 3.0 S320 CDI V6 G-Tronic Euro 4 4dr
£6,875
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2003 (03) - S600L 4dr Auto Bi-Turbo