The 2022 Mercedes S-Class is more than the pinnacle of the lineup, it's quite simply one of the best cars in the world. It's also a window into the future of the upcoming redesigns of Mercedes' more affordable sedans.

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It’s a new era for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. With electric luxury cars emerging from newcomers and even within Mercedes itself, the S-Class has been forced to shift its priorities a bit with this new generation. In an effort to prove that it is still the penultimate choice for customers who require the most serene and lavish driving experience, it introduces some exciting new technology and driving aids.

Before you enter Mercedes-Maybach territory, there are two flavors on offer for 2022. The S 500 4MATIC, with a 3.0L inline-6 turbo mild hybrid setup, starts at $111,100. Our tester is the S 580 4MATIC, which is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid but loses the lesser model’s electric supercharger. Nevertheless, the power from this model is lofty and linear, giving drivers more than enough oomph when pushing it. 0-60 mph happens in 4.4 seconds. Look for AMG models to emerge in the near future, but for now this is the fastest S-Class powertrain.

Inside, the S-Class is tech-forward, with a large center touchscreen that handles the majority of controls. It does not, however, get the EQS’s impressive 'Hyperscreen', even as an option. This is likely due to the fact that Mercedes really wanted to set that model apart from the S-Class, and possibly because packaging was easier with its electric platform. It doesn’t really matter though, because the rest of the car, even with its minuscule flaws here and there, still makes for the best luxury sedan in the world.

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00:00-00:47 Introduction
00:47-01:19 Front Exterior Styling
01:19-02:36 Competition
02:36-03:40 Size
03:40-04:08 Tires
04:08-04:20 Rear Exterior Styling
04:20-05:26 Safety Features
05:26-7:07 Powertrains
7:07-7:15 Front Seat Comfort
7:15-8:17 Rear Sear Comfort
8:17-9:24 Cargo Space
9:24-10:37 Rear Seat Amenities
10:37-15:25 Front Seat Amenities
15:25-17:09 Driving Impressions
17:09-18:11 Acceleration
18:11-18:17 Braking
18:17-18:31 Handling
18:31-19:22 Ride
19:22-19:44 Cabin Noise
19:44-20:51 Fuel Economy
20:51-21:24 Bottom Line
21:24-21:54 Auto Start/Stop Explanation
21:54-22:18 Drive Mode Explanation
22:18-25:11 Pricing
25:11-26:24 Competitor: BMW 7-Series
26:24-30:41 Competitor: Mercedes-EQS
30:41-31:29 Final Thoughts
31:29-32:25 Sign Off