ALL-NEW MERCEDES S-CLASS REVIEW

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The Mercedes-Benz S580 is reviewed as the pinnacle of traditional luxury, offering a supremely comfortable and quiet ride, akin to first-class air travel. The long-wheelbase model, particularly popular globally, boasts a powerful V8 engine with EQ Boost, delivering ample performance for cruising and merging. The exterior design is praised for its modern, sleek look with seamless door handles and sharp taillights, while the interior impresses with opulent rear-seat amenities, a stunning OLED touchscreen, and a high-quality Burmester 3D sound system. However, the review highlights several drawbacks: the extensive use of fingerprint-attracting piano black trim, the lack of a physical volume knob and center console controller, and sharp edges on the large central screen assembly, which are considered unacceptable for a vehicle in this price range. Despite these criticisms, the S-Class is deemed a strong contender in the luxury sedan segment, though the reviewer notes a preference for the driving dynamics of competitors.