On the freeway, the Mercedes-Benz S500 wafts along in supreme silence and feels like it’s driving on cotton wool.
For those sitting inside, the only acoustic engagement is a gentle thrum from the V6 engine. The cabin is so cocooned from external noises and sensations it almost seems as if the vehicle’s standing still and the outside scenery whizzing past is a video projected onto the windows.
The S500’s well-heeled owners might not necessarily rate fuel economy as a major selling point, but the big Benz is surprisingly frugal. In Eco mode, the car maintained 120km/h with the engine spinning at just over 1,500rpm. It also has a coasting function where the engine switches off during low throttle inputs. It contributed to an impressively low 10.4, but we’ll take that with a pinch of salt.
Diamond-stitched leather, plush carpets and ambient lighting create a suitably upmarket feel, and there's no shortage of rear leg room.With the optional chauffeur package, the left rear passenger can turn their seat into a La-Z-Boy chair with a reclining backrest and fold-out footrest, and they can move the front passenger seat forward at the touch of a button.
Hi-tech digital interfaces include the latest MBUX operating system, with 50% more processing power than before, running on a 12.8-inch OLED central display. The 12.3-inch digital driver display can be personalised for various views, including Exclusive, Classic and Sport.Image:As for taming twisty mountain passes, the S500 has more agility than such a large barge has any right to.
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