2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz's overreliance on technology as luxury has rendered its flagship S-Class sedan less enjoyable for everyday use than its largest SUV, the GLS (for now).

Smooth, elegant, comfortable, luxurious and featuring great all-electric range, the Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid is still a benchmark — but it’s a harder sell than it once was thanks to its overly fussy screens, touch-sensitive controls and tricky electronics.