The latest S-Class is loaded with new features.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is finally here. After an exhaustive campaign that included dozens of teaser videos and photos, and some vague details, the company has pulled the cover off its latest full-size luxury sedan at last. And there’s a lot to like.

Though it may not look all that different on the outside, the flagship four-door debuts with a laundry list of new engineering and technological innovations that promise to make this icon even better. Some of the most important new features include two hybridized engine options, a massive central touchscreen with the latest MBUX infotainment setup, and more active safety technology than ever before.

Exterior: Aerodynamic Design
Minor exterior changes bring the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class into the modern age. The hood is longer, the headlights and wheels are sharper – some shoes measuring in at 21 inches – the C-pillar flows more smoothly into the rear shoulder, and for the first time in three generations, the S-Class gets horizontal taillights.

The door handles are now completely flush with the body, and there are new 'aero stripes' on the insides of the mirrors that help improve airflow. All of it helps yield a drag coefficient 0.22, making the S-Class one of the world's most aerodynamic cars. By comparison, the sleek Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24.

In terms of size, the new S-Class is longer than its predecessor by up to 1.3 inches (in the long-wheelbase model), wider by up to 2.0 inches, and it stands about 0.4 inches taller. But to keep the class S-Class’ proportions in check, Mercedes also extended the wheelbase by 2.0 inches, the front track by 1.4 inches, and the rear track by 2.0 inches. So the 2021 S-Class maintains its athletic proportions, with a short front overhang, a modest rear overhang, and a sculpted profile, while offering more cabin space.

Interior: A Modern Take
Obviously, the Benz's new 12.8-inch touchscreen is what immediately draws the eye – it floats up and out of the center console. But look beyond the new hardware and you'll realize just how much the inside of the S-Class has changed. The 2022 model has 27 fewer knobs and dials (mechanical switches, essentially) than the previous model – nearly all of those functions move either to voice or touch controllers.

Four horizontally oriented sleek new air vents sit on top of the dash, just above the screen – replacing the four rounded vents on the previous model – and depending on the trim, Mercedes offers full-length dash finishes like carbon fiber and piano black wood with pinstriping. There are also 30 loudspeakers and eight resonators available part of the Burmester high-end 4D surround sound system. Also new is the steering wheel, which has updated capacitive controls.

The S-Class has a new generation of steering wheels with capacitive hands-off recognition thanks to a two-zone sensor pad in the steering wheel rim. The sensors on the front and reverse sides of the rim register whether the driver's hands are on the wheel. No steering movement is necessary to inform the driving assistance systems that the driver has control.

Some of the same high-quality aluminum fixtures and shiny black trim pieces from the previous model do carry over, only now the latter are more prominent on the center console (again, depending on the trim) and around the seat controls on the door. The seats maintain the same high-quality, quilted Napa leather finish, available in a few different colors. Those chairs also offer heating, ventilation, and 10 different massage functions, as well as new "Energizing" options accessible via the touchscreen.

Mercedes S500
Engine: Turbo 3.0L I6 w/EQ Boost
Horsepower: 429
Torque: 384

Mercedes S580
Engine: Twin-Turbo V8 w/EQ Boost
Horsepower: 469
Torque: 516

Timestamps:
0:00 Rear Wheel Steering Axle
1:53 Active Parking Assist
2:19 Rear Seat Airbag
2:44 Side Collision Protection
3:33 Digital Light
5:01 MBUX
5:59 Augmented Reality HUD (Head-Up Display)
6:32 All Seats Voice Recognition
6:47 Gesture Controlled Sunroof
7:02 Retractable Door Handles
7:21 Retractable Steering Wheel and Seat
7:36 Automatic Rear Windshield Sun Visor
8:03 Side Collision Avoidance System
8:08 Illuminated Seatbelt Buckles
8:32 Fold-Out Table
8:52 Rear Seat Footrest
9:01 Push Button Door Close
9:32 Automated Reading Lights
10:00 Digital Light (Part 2)
10:43 Intelligent Park Pilot - Automated Valet Parking


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