2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC: MORE THAN JUST A NEW FLAGSHIP

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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC is presented as the pinnacle of luxury sedans, offering a serene and lavish driving experience. The reviewer highlights its restrained yet imposing styling, advanced safety features, and a choice of powerful mild-hybrid powertrains, specifically the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in the tested S 580. While the interior is lauded for its comfort and amenities, particularly the highly configurable seats and extensive ambient lighting, the reviewer notes the absence of the EQS's 'Hyperscreen'. The driving experience is described as big and heavy, prioritizing comfort and quietness over sporty dynamics, though it offers impressive acceleration and braking. A key point of contention is the ride quality, which is negatively impacted by the ultra-low profile 21-inch tires, leading to a recommendation for smaller wheels for a more comfortable experience. Despite this, the S-Class is praised for its exceptionally quiet cabin and impressive real-world fuel economy for a V8, attributed to its mild-hybrid system with an electric A/C compressor. The reviewer positions the S-Class as a premium, exclusive, and more expensive alternative to competitors like the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8, and contrasts it with the more pragmatic, albeit less conventionally styled, electric EQS.