INNOVATION
With every year, an S-Class represents not just the pinnacle of the automobile but the forefront. It’s thoughtful of its passengers. Keenly in tune with its driver. Highly protective of those within or even near its elegant presence. Everything that matters most to you, matters more than ever to the S-Class.
More evolved. Keeps evolving
The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) is intuitive and intelligent, and grows even smarter over time. An advanced multiscreen, multitouch digital cockpit can recognize your fingerprint and respond to your natural voice.
DESIGN
Signature details, majestic proportions and a windswept sportiness unite in a sedan that’s undeniably modern yet unmistakably an S-Class. The gleaming Star stands proud above the iconic grille, a beacon of inspiration for all cars to follow.
DRIVING
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class provides a ride you’d expect from a top-tier luxury sedan. The compliant suspension ably cancels out road imperfections while also keeping body roll in check, and the cabin remains as quiet as a library even over rough pavement. It simultaneously gives you that stately luxury-car feel, without making you feel overly isolated from driving.
However, how an S-Class drives is incredibly dependent on which engine is chosen. The S400 Hybrid is slower and has a less natural-feeling brake pedal, but otherwise it drives just like you’d expect from a Mercedes-Benz. The S350 Bluetec feels powerful around town thanks to its diesel engine, while getting the best fuel economy and range of any S-Class (and, in fact, any other full-size luxury car). You’ll also be hard-pressed to tell it’s a diesel, as the engine’s louder-than-normal clatter is pretty much imperceptible from inside the cabin.
Stepping up to the S550 will likely deliver all the power anyone could ever need. The twin-turbo V8 offers ample thrust while returning better fuel economy than before. The S600 turns the performance dial up even further, while the AMG models boast the handling and acceleration capabilities of much smaller sport sedans. There’s never any hiding the immense size of the S-Class, but few cars can deliver this much performance and luxury in one package.