2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

The 2022 S-Class is Mercedes-Benz's flagship sedan, a rolling statement of luxury and technology that sets the standard for the brand. It squares off against the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8, but the S-Class's blend of presence and refinement keeps it the class benchmark. The S-Class wafts along quietly at highway speeds, yet it can hustle through corners with surprising agility for a large sedan. Inside, the cabin is a sanctuary of quilted leather, real wood, and ambient lighting, with rear seats that rival first-class airline seating. The MBUX infotainment system uses a massive OLED touchscreen, and the available augmented-reality head-up display projects navigation cues onto the road. Stepping up to the S 580 trades the S 500's straight-six for a biturbo V8, a bigger standard wheel, and standard ventilated massaging front seats. Its 4.0L V8 makes 496 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, and the 48-volt mild-hybrid system smooths the stop-start cycle and gives a little extra shove from a stop. The standard AIRMATIC air suspension and adaptive dampers keep the ride plush on long trips, yet the big sedan stays flat through quick turns when you push it.