NEW Mercedes S-Class Review: Innovation or Overkill?

Exactly 140 years after the Benz Patent-Motorwagen first hit the road, we’re looking at the 2026 Mercedes S-Class to see if it’s still the best luxury saloon in the world. People often ask if the S-Class is still the industry benchmark, and after a century and a half of automotive evolution, the answer has never been more important. In this review, we explore how the 2026 S-Class compares to its rivals and whether the S500 is the best trim level to buy for those who want a balance of performance and comfort. We dive into the latest Mercedes tech features, the ride quality of the newest air suspension, and how this car’s legacy of innovation stacks up in the modern world. Chapters 00:53 Where it all started 1:26 Exterior design 3:04 Rear wheel steering 4:20 Interior design and tech 7:37 Driving the Patent Motorwagen 8:39 Comfort and heated seat belt 10:04 Suspension 10:49 Rear axle steering 11:25 Sensors and self-driving 12:12 Automatic reversing 13:56 Rear seats 17:01 Automatic parking 18:22 Engine options 20:21 Top speed run 21:13 Conclusion Read what our experts have to say here 👉https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Watch expert car reviews and recommendations on our official YouTube channel to help make finding your next car easier than ever. Check back for the latest new car reviews, plus: ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK ➡️ http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications 🔔