New 2014 Mercedes S-class review, test drive

    The new Mercedes S-class is a massive leap forward. There's more tech in the vastly improved cabin and it's a lot more comfortable as well.

    Published on Jul 18, 2013 09:03:00 PM

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    While not as visually arresting, the new S-class blends elegance with a sharp, new edge to its design. The body of the car is more sculpted, visually more compact and less stretched out. The grille is more prominent and larger and the headlights are more angular. The dimensions of the car, however, are quite similar to the car it replaces. The best bit is that Mercedes has managed to maintain a consistency in the styling all the way from the A-class to the S-class. 

    The new S-class is big step forward for Mercedes. Much more limo than large saloon, it features a vastly superior cabin, an up-to-the-minute electronics suite and levels of comfort currently only seen on competitors from Rolls Royce and Bentley. No, the diesel engine doesn’t feel like a massive step forward and the now ageing seven speed gearbox could have been improved further too. But apart from that, even at an expected price of Rs 1.05 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the S350 Diesel and Rs 1.20 Crore for the S500 petrol, this is probably the best car in the world.

     

     

     

     

     

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