PRE FLIGHT BRIEFING I MERCEDES S CLASS

⊲ Why is it here?

The S-Class has for decades defined the luxury saloon for all but Bentley and RollsRoyce die-hards, and its new seventh generation moves the game on with its balance of driver-friendly dynamics, passenger opulence and tech overload for all.

⊲ Any clever stu ? Mercedes continues to find ways of anticipating problems and assisting the driver as much or as little as required, without dimming the pleasure of helming such a fine waft-wagon, with the latest versions of all-wheel drive and all-wheel steer seamlessly integrated. And the second-gen MBUX now involves five screens…

⊲ Which version is this? There are two 3.0-litre diesel sixes and two 3.0-litre petrol sixes. This is the more powerful petrol. Everything comes with a nine-speed auto, and all bar the less powerful diesel have 4Matic all-wheel drive. Spec starts with AMG Line – really, it’s plenty – which can be su xed with Premium, Premium Executive, Premium Plus or Premium Plus Executive. The smarter buyer sticks with AMG Line and buys a couple of option packs, so you don’t pay for more massage functions than you really want.