2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class

The chance to get yourself into one of the best sedans the world has to offer doesn’t always present itself as an opportunity that often.  However, the 2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class Saloon is the seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class and is one of those cars that oozes luxury right from the moment you set eyes on it.  The interior is completely new and impeccably crafted, the saloon’s body shape a beautifully flowing work of art, and in the engine bay lies a motor that is incredibly powerful but amazingly efficient.

For around a rather heady $241,000 you can drive away in the cheaper Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450.  Boasting a clever 9G-TRONIC 9-speed 4MATIC automatic gearbox, you simply waft over the ground with a silence and serenity as the 9-G gearbox flicks between gears effortlessly, matching itself perfectly to the smooth power demands of the new mild-hybrid 3.0-litre engine.  Capable of scuttling from a standstill through to 100 km/h in a smidgeon over 5 seconds, the 270 kW engine always seems to have that extra shove to get the job done.  Of course, the 500 Nm of torque is all ready to pounce when the need arises.  What is amazing about the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 is that the 3.0-litre inline six drives all four wheels but works to enable the big luxury sedan to average 8.6 litres/100 km at times.  This sort of economy is remarkable for such a big luxury machine.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 also comes available in short or long-wheelbase, so, as you can imagine, the LWB version has gobs of interior space for those in the back seats and can be configured with the optional reclining captain’s chairs.  Even a standard Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 is awash with just about every known luxury and technical innovation known to reside inside a car.

2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class Interior

There is also another model available to luxury car buyers called the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580, which, for around a cool $330,000, you can have it parked up your driveway to make the ultimate status statement.  The S-Class S580 sedan uses a 370 kW, twin-turbo, V8 for getting the energy for whisking you along the motorway at stealth bomber speeds.  The peak power is reached at 5500 rpm, while the colossal 700 Nm of torque is at its maximum at 4000 rpm, so this car has huge performance potential should you feel the urge to try it out.  It also moves its mountain of power through the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed 4MATIC automatic gearbox and out for ultimate AWD traction.  This new S-Class S580 claims around 10.8 litres/100 km for an average fuel consumption.

Both new S-Class models use premum ULP, however the V8 asks for 98-octane and the straight-six for 95.  Both these luxury sedans weigh well over two tonnes, so you do have a superior and serene ride quality with the best of them.  The weight is kept very well in check when you select sport modes, the big S-Class defying the laws of physics remarkably well, as it lightly dances through the corners.  Both models benefit from electric starter-generators that assist them during initial acceleration in the big strive to save fuel.

The exhaustive list of new technology inside a new luxury 2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class sedan includes front and rear centre airbags, a “virtual-reality” head-up system on the windscreen, gesture-control for functions such as external-mirror adjustment, intuitive responses such as the automatic opening of the rear sunblind if the driver looks towards the rear window, and voice-activated functions available to all passengers inside this beautifully comfortable luxury sedan.

These luxury saloons from Mercedes are their flagship sedans, so they are loaded with all the safety features that are at the forefront of automotive design.  Collision alert and avoidance technology, blind spot monitoring with active assist, cross traffic alert, driver attention detection, lane departure warning with passive steer assist and lane keeping active assist, a graphical display on the park assist system, there are cameras all around the car for active and passive safety features, GPS satellite navigation, 10 airbags in the S450 or 12 airbags in the S580 are just some of the amazing features designed to keep you and the occupants of the 2021 Mercedes flagship sedan safe at all times.

Comfort and luxury go to the top levels in an S-Class, so you’ll be stunned at the new features like the multi-function control touch/gesture screen in colour.  It graces the centre console space.  You also have things like DAB+ radio, a 15-speaker stereo, a digital sound processing sound system, a fully digital instrument display, GPS (satellite navigation), information display – head up, navigation system with advanced functionality, speed zone reminders and road sign recognition technology, a tyre pressure sensor system, ambient lighting, climate control 2-zone, active distance control, keyless start boasting a key fob proximity related system, a start button, voice recognition and sumptuous S-Class interior upholstery trims.

If all this isn’t enough and you want or need more, then Mercedes promises you a number of optional packages as well as some simple options to choose from:

• 21″ AMG Multi-spoke alloy wheels painted in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish (NewPrice: $2,000)
• Active Multi-contour seat package (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $5,200)
• A driver and passenger seats with massaging function
• AMG Line trimmings and custom sports steering wheel
• DIGITAL LIGHT (NewPrice: $4,990)

ENERGIZING package – in conjunction with DEX (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $11,000)

• Bolsters Active for Driver
• Bolsters Active for Passenger
• Heated
• Seat – Ventilated Rear
• Steering Wheel – Heated

ENERGIZING package (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $14,500)

• 2nd Row with Memory
• Bolsters Active for Driver
• Bolsters Active for Passenger
• Heated
• Seat – Ventilated Rear
• Steering Wheel – Heated

Exclusive Package (NewPrice: $15,000)

• 2nd Row with Memory
• Custom
• Guard – Tailgate Lip
• Power – Side Windows Rear
• Seats – Nappa

Exclusive Package – in conjunction with DEP (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $12,500)

• Custom
• Guard – Tailgate Lip
• Power – Side Windows Rear
• Seats – Nappa
• High-gloss brown burr walnut wood trim (NewPrice: )

MBUX augmented reality in HUD (NewPrice: $2,900)

Multi-function steering wheel in wood/leather (NewPrice: $1,700)

Nappa Leather (NewPrice: $5,000)

Paint – designo (NewPrice: $2,000)

Paint – designo Diamond White BRIGHT Metallic (NewPrice: $2,000)

Paint – designo Magno (NewPrice: $11,990)

Paint – Metallic (NewPrice: )

Rear Axle Steering (NewPrice: $2,700)

Rear Entertainment package (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $8,700)

• Colour Display Screen – for rear passengers (x2)
• Rear Multi-function
• Rear Passengers Infra Red

Rear Seat Comfort package (N/A from Sep) (NewPrice: $7,800)

• 2nd Row Massaging
• Heated
• Removal of Window Tint (NewPrice: )

TV Tuner (NewPrice: $2,900)

Tyre Pressure monitoring system (NewPrice: $850)

Driving in a new Mercedes Benz flagship is a special experience.  There are some other luxury cars that are worthy of rivalling the new S-Class, however, so do make sure that you have tried the new 7-Series BMW, the Audi S8, the Lexus LS and the Volvo S90,as these all deliver an amazing amount of luxury with their own unique flavour and experience.

2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class Sedan

The 2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class models include the:

• S450
• S580

For any more information on the new Mercedes Benz S-Class or, for that matter, any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181.  If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quote requests out to our national network of Mercedes Benz dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours.  Private Fleet – car buying made easy!