2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-class in Depth: The S-class of SUVs

– Hulking three-row SUVs are a product of America, a huge shiny mirror that reflects all of our excesses and immodesties. Several classic big utes—the Cadillac Escalade, the Chevrolet Suburban, and the Lincoln Navigator among them—are, fittingly, produced by hometown carmakers. But foreign companies have been studying the art of the luxury hauler, and Mercedes-Benz’s […]

It’s Simply the Best: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class In-Depth Review

– The Mercedes-Benz S-class is the benchmark full-size luxury sedan. It may be the template, but it is anything but cookie-cutter, with standout elegance, peerless fit and finish, and an unmatched smoothness to its every move. Equipped with the standard V-8 engine, the no-cost plug-in hybrid powertrain, or the available V-12, fully optioned or bare-bones, […]

Priced from the Nines: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan Starts under $91K

– If you’re a luxury-sedan shopper who is unconcerned with cylinder count, we have some good news for you: The Mercedes-Benz S-class just got significantly more affordable. – The 2018 S450 starts at $ 90,895, a $ 6700 discount over the 2017 S550. But before you call Benz generous, know that the lower model number […]

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe and Cabriolet – Official Photos and Info

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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe and Cabriolet Get New V-8s and Other Updates

– To some, there’s no more desirable chewer of autobahn kilometers than a large two-door Mercedes-Benz. Less ostentatious than more expensive offerings from Rolls-Royce and Bentley but still more practical and cushy than a Porsche 911, the S-class coupe and cabriolet suggest, “Hey pal, I could buy and sell you, but I’d rather not wave […]

Mercedes-Benz S-Class cabrio shows off its OLED taillights before Frankfurt

The Frankfurt auto show is coming up next month, and it seems Mercedes will be showing an updated S-Class cabriolet and coupe. We know this thanks to a new teaser trailer from the company showing off the cabrio and its fancy new OLED taillights. The video shows off the left rear lamp in close detail, […]

Big body retrospective: 8 generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The S-Class, or Sonderklasse (aka, “special class”) is the top dog of the Mercedes-Benz sedan lineup, representing the leading edge of the German brand’s luxury and tech offerings. Though “S” badge designations officially started in 1972 (and have since sold 4 million cars), these flagships trace their lineage back to 1954 when the blocky “Ponton” […]