2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class First Drive: still the luxury sedan benchmark?

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always been the benchmark for luxury sedans. But in a world rapidly shifting towards electrification, giant screens and ultra-tech cabins, can the 2026 S-Class still hold that crown? Editor Ramesh Somani headed to Germany to find out. The updated S-Class reveals a very different approach to modern luxury. It isn’t trying to shock you with radical changes. Instead, Mercedes-Benz has focused on refining what already made the S-Class special — ride comfort, rear-seat luxury, cabin isolation and effortless long-distance cruising, while also giving it more pizzazz on the outside with more modern styling. In this video, we take a detailed look at the redesigned exterior and interior, get behind the wheel and tell you if the S-Class still remains the king of this segment - even after facing fierce competition from European rivals and luxury EVs from China. Watch the full review to find out. #mercedesbenzsclass #luxurysedan #luxurycars2026 Website: https://www.topgearmag.in/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopGearIndia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgearmagindia Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgearmagindia Do ensure you subscribe to the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/topgearmagindia