Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Stuttgart's premier sedan

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship luxury sedan line from the German automaker, representing the pinnacle of the brand's engineering and comfort.

The S stands for *Sonderklasse* (special class).

Since 1972, each generation has showcased cutting-edge technology that later filters down to lesser models: The new S-Class debuted the first production airbags.

The name has become shorthand for automotive luxury: It's the S-Class of electric scooters.

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

exclusivity · bespoke · craftsmanship · prestige · grandeur · lavishness · sumptuous · plushness · ornate · haute couture

engineering

V8

Eight-cylinder engine layout

air suspension · drivetrain · aerodynamics · chassis · plug-in hybrid · AMG · Stuttgart · German engineering · precision · performance

status

wealth

Abundance of valuable resources

affluence · privilege · aspiration · influence · executive · CEO · dignitary · diplomat · mogul · magnate

comfort

leather seats

Vehicle seating in tanned hide

armrest · reclining seats · climate control · air suspension · ride quality · quietness · ambient lighting · air filtration · ergonomics · panoramic roof

technology

infotainment

News-entertainment media blend

head-up display · adaptive cruise control · autonomous driving · telematics · connectivity · touchscreen · night vision · parking assist · AI assistant · fingerprint scanner

Opposites
luxury vs. economy vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S-ClassKia Rio

Korean entry-level automobile

Yugo · economy car · subcompact · base model · Ford Pinto

flagship sedan vs. entry-level/subcompact

Mercedes-Benz S-ClassHonda Fit

Japanese small hatchback

Fiat 500 · Mini Cooper · subcompact · city car · microcar

conservative luxury vs. performance/sport focus

Mercedes-Benz S-ClassPorsche 911

Luxury German sports coupe

Chevrolet Corvette · Ford Mustang · Dodge Viper · sports car · muscle car

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G