2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review | The new S-Class proves Mercedes-Benz still leads

Long has the Mercedes S-Class led the way for the German brand in terms of luxury and technology. It’s a classy luxury saloon which, somewhat surprisingly, is designed as much for its owner to drive as to be driven in. The S-Class lineup is wide, offering buyers petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid power, a choice of two different lengths and even a discreet armoured model. In the 2026 update, celebrating 140 years of its cars, Mercedes claimed some 50 per cent of the S-Class’s components were redesigned or replaced, keeping the big saloon relevant in an ever-changing car world without drastically altering the familiar S-Class image or remit. Read our in-depth review here: https://www.completecar.ie/car-review... Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Exterior design 02:09 - Colours 02:42 - Interior design and layout 03:45 - Superscreen display 04:55 - Digital air vents 06:13 - Steering wheel 06:49 - Rear seat layout and functions 07:38 - Remote controls and infotainment 08:47 - Driving the new S-Class 09:10 - Suspension setup 09:34 - S580e PHEV 10:53 - Other engine options 11:58 - The most expensive version 13:23 - All automatic transmissions 14:40 - Rear axle steering 16:36 - Safety and ADAS 17:50 - Sport mode 20:17 - Verdict #mercedes #sclass