This is the seventh-generation of the Mercedes S-Class, a flagship saloon model first introduced in 1972 on the coattails of an illustrious lineage of even older Mercedes luxury models dating back to the dawn of motoring. There are two diesel variants available to order, namely the 282bhp S 350 d and the 325bhp S 400 d 4MATIC, which are expected to make up the bulk of UK sales, and all versions get the latest MBUX operating system running on a 12.8-inch OLED central display, plus a 12.3-ich digital driver display. 3D tech with facial recognition is optional, the latter able to suggest and adjust seat and mirror positioning, optimised for the human that’s staring back at it. There are five main trim levels, with all but the entry-grade named AMG Line something… so you can have an AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus, AMG Line Premium Executive and AMG Line Premium Plus Executive. At the top of the range are two Mercedes Maybach derivatives recognisable by special forged wheels and a bespoke grille treatment, plus a truly opulent spec that includes airline-style rear tray tables, TV tuner and massaging rear seats in the most expensive First Class edition. Standard AMG Line kit includes 19-inch alloys, Nappa leather upholstery, soft-close doors, heated front and rear memory seats, Keyless Go and wireless charging in the front plus a nine-speaker audio system. Premium gives you bigger 20-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof, 3D display, remote parking and electric memory rear seats for long-wheelbase models. Premium Plus throws in the augmented reality head-up display, digital headlamps, plus massaging front seats and heated armrests, and rides on 21-inch wheels. Executive versions of both the latter include electric rear blinds, rear seat control of front passenger seat adjustment, plus an extra rear footrest and a removable Samsung tablet that pops out of the central armrest.

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