The S580 is the cure for insomnia. A car so smooth, quiet, and comfortable, driving it makes staying awake a task. This week I had the pleasure of driving the brand new 2021 Mercedes Benz S580. The Mercedes S Class has always been the benchmark for full size luxury sedans, and rightfully so. Somehow, the S class masters everything it attempts and maintains its place as the best in its class through its entire production run.

The 2021 S class is fully redesigned and Mercedes has truly pushed the boundaries of comfort + technology. The interior material selection is simply breathtaking. Just one look at the door panel and you’ll count 5 individual leather panels, multiple aluminum accents, an active LED panel, and plenty of stain resistant piano black trim. Everything looks expensive, feels expensive, and functions flawlessly. The newest generation of MB UX is introduced in the new S Class. As every other generation before this one, the new MB UX is easily the best in the industry. With a 3D digital gauge cluster, augmented reality heads up display, and an interactive navigation system, the car is filled with cutting edge technology.

The exterior design is slightly controversial. From one angle it’s an aggressively opulent design that has followed the general guidelines of previous S classes. From the rear however, it is reminiscent of the lowest priced models in the Mercedes lineups, the A Class and the CLA. I wish the rear end held more personality and was distinctive throughout the rest of the lineup.

Nothing but pleasure when it comes to the drive. Immensely comfortable, fascinatingly detailed, and tastefully decorated. The new S class rivals less with the BMW 7 series and the Audi A8, and more so brands like Rolls Royce and Bentley. It is hard to find a sedan that offers more than the S class without costing 3 times as much.

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