Not many cars on the market today can compete with the S-Class when it comes to its degree of luxury and premium features. Everything about this sedan, from the inside to the exterior, has been meticulously crafted. Even if the previous model was already one of the greatest vehicles on the road, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is even better.
Mercedes-Benz made sure the cabin now has a more premium feel and is better equipped than it was previously. Additionally, the in-car technology and driver assistance systems have been upgraded, and the handling and performance have been enhanced. Although it is more expensive than the automobiles it competes with, the S-Class also has slightly more to offer than those other vehicles do.
Unsurprisingly, you'll have to pay a price for this luxury. The base model of the S500 4Matic costs $110,850, while upgrading to the S580 4Matic with a V8 engine raises the price to $117,350. Exceptional comfort and safety features are at the heart of the S-Class, and this is just one of a slew of reasons why we adore the new sedan.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Shines In Terms Of Comfort And Luxury
2022's Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a clean design that places an emphasis on having precise proportions on the outside while maintaining a sophisticated level of luxury on the inside. As a result, the new S-Class has a distinct and enticing appearance. When it comes to active and passive safety features, the new S-Class has you covered, too. Every driving scenario is supported by cutting-edge safety systems.
As a bonus, the S-Class lineup gets a few upgrades for 2022. E-Active Body Control is currently available. This completely active suspension system automatically changes each wheel's dampening and ride height to optimize ride comfort and vehicle balance. All models have air suspension. However, the E-Active Body Control features a curve function that gently pushes the vehicle into curves. To further improve handling in narrow places, the all-wheel steering system is available for the S-Class.
The MBUX Interior Assist is another recently released feature that identifies hand and gesture motions toward the touchscreen or touchpad and displays the required information. Additionally, the system can distinguish between the front-seat passenger and the driver and keep track of each occupant's desires. What's more, the 2022 S-Class is available in new shades, including metallic Nautical Blue, Kalahari Gold, Manufaktur Cashmere White Mango, and Manufaktur Selenite Grey Mango.
The 2022 S-Class Is Technologically Advanced And Remarkably Nimble On The Road
Mercedes equips the S500 with a 429-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine and the S580 with a 496-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. EQ Boost, a 48-volt hybrid system, is paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox and 4Matic all-wheel drive in both scenarios. A plug-in hybrid variant with a rated range of 60 miles on electricity will also be available. The S500's city and highway fuel economy ratings are 21 MPG and 30 MPG, respectively. The V-8-powered S580 reduces these figures to 16 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
When it comes to the interior, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class emphasizes screens. The massive 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen that is arranged in portrait orientation takes up most of the space in the center console of the car. It incorporates an upgraded version of Mercedes' MBUX software, which has greater voice-command and smartphone-like capabilities, such as face recognition and fingerprint scanning.
Standard features include wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless charging. The sedan is equipped with a Burmester 3D sound system as standard, but purchasers also have the option of upgrading to a Burmester 4D stereo. In addition, there is a head-up display with augmented reality navigation instructions. Essentially, arrows flow and turn in real-time to reportedly aid the driver more effectively.
Especially for those in the rear, this sedan feels like a limousine, thanks to the luxurious interior materials that meet up to Mercedes' high standards of refinement. The back seat section provides significantly more headroom and legroom, and it is also available with power-adjustable, reclining seats with massaging and heating features. The extra rear-seat entertainment system, which offers two 11.6-inch displays on the front seatbacks and LED interior lighting, keeps passengers in the back interested as well.
The new S-Class is equipped with a wide range of driver assistance features as standard equipment. These features include the option to park the vehicle independently or even take precautions to protect the occupants if it identifies an impending accident. In order to anticipate situations more accurately, respond more quickly, and adjust more smoothly, systems and sensors network, monitor farther ahead and into neighboring lanes, and use GPS and real-time data. Airbags for the back seats and an active suspension that raises the car in the event of an accident to lessen the damage is also included.
As we already stated, exceptional comfort and safety features are at the heart of the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. In a way that is both contemporary and distinctly S-Class, signature elements, imposing proportions, and sleekness come together.