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Latest Articles. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. View Photos. Mercedes-Benz has released pricing for the new S-class luxury sedan. The S-class will arrive at U. A pair of turbocharged powertrains and standard all-wheel drive should ensure that the S-class sedan can whisk you to business meetings or gala events on time, but its indulgent amenities and lounge-like back seat could be a reason to be fashionably late.
The S-class sedan ushers in an all-new generation. It attempts to improve on the outgoing model by offering more style, more luxury, more space, and even more technology. We expect the high-performance AMG variants and the ultra-luxurious Maybach model to debut sometime after that. While Mercedes has said that there won't be a next generation of the S-class coupe and convertible called cabriolet , those models will carry over into without any changes.
Although its starting price is significantly higher than the model , the new S-class boasts a host of modernizations and improvements to justify it's six-figure price tag.
We think the ultimate luxury item is a powerful engine, so we'd pay extra to have the hp V-8 and the more prestigious S trunklid badge. Mercedes offers the sedan with either a hp turbocharged 3. Both powertrains are supplemented by a volt hybrid system called EQ Boost and pair with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive. There will also be a plug-in-hybrid model that's said to have about 60 miles of all-electric range.
The S coupe and convertible also feature a twin-turbo 4. Still, the last coupe we tested had smooth, expeditious acceleration that didn't disrupt passenger comfort. It also provided precise feedback from the steering and needed feet to stop from 70 mph. As for the new sedan, we've now sampled both it in its native Germany and on our shores , which both showcased its different suspension and steering modes.
While every model rides on an air suspension, the E-Active Body Control has a "curve" function" that subtly leans the car into corners. However, Mercedes says this feature won't be available until next year. The S-class can also be equipped with an all-wheel steering system that makes the big-bodied Merc surprisingly easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
Obviously, the government's estimates will vary between the two different powertrains, and we expect the larger engine to drink more fuel.
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