2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Without question, if we close our eyes and envision the quintessential luxury sedan, it’s the Mercedes-Benz S-class that comes to mind. Not only has it been the brand’s flagship for decades, but it has continuously delivered cutting-edge tech and first-class comfort. Whether relaxing in the Sonderklasse's roomy rear seat or guiding the tastefully styled land yacht down the street, passengers are treated to a leather-lined interior with many large screens—and too many touch controls. Despite some overly complicated features, the S-class packs a trio of unique all-wheel-drive powertrains. The S500 has a silken 429-hp turbocharged straight-six, and the S580 has a hearty twin-turbo V-8 with 496 horses. The S580e plug-in hybrid pairs the turbo six with an electric motor. While the V-8–powered S580 is slightly quicker, it can’t match the PHEV’s fuel economy, including a notable 58 miles of electric-only highway range. Regardless of what’s under the hood, every 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-class handles well and rides even better. Sure, other luxury sedans like the BMW 7-series and Genesis G90 have similar traits, but neither can match the Mercedes’s long-standing magic. The price of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-class starts at $118,450 and goes up to $129,300 depending on the trim and options.We think the ultimate luxury item is a powerful engine, so we'd pay extra to have the top-spec 496-hp V-8 and the more prestigious S580 trunk-lid badge. Mercedes offers the S-class sedan with either a 429-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine on the S500 or a 496-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 on the S580. Both powertrains are supplemented by a 48-volt hybrid system and pair with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive. The S580e plug-in hybrid uses an inline-six and an electric motor to pump out 510 horsepower; all-wheel drive is standard here as well. We've luxuriated in the S-class sedan and put our test equipment on every model, all of which have delivered impressive acceleration. At our test track, the six-cylinder S500 hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, the plug-in-hybrid S580e did it in 4.2, and the V-8–powered S580 managed a 3.9-second time. While every S-class rides on an air suspension, the optional E-Active Body Control has a ""curve"" function"" that subtly leans the car into corners. 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.