Review: Mercedes S Class 2021

01/04/2021

Review: Mercedes S Class 2021

The contract hire Mercedes S Class is one of the best premium offerings in a competitive segment.

The S Class is available as either the saloon, the Coupe or the Cabriolet.

Whichever S Class lease appeals, then be prepared for it to be packed with technology, luxury and to be a delight to drive.

The all-round offering is excellent and does enough to lay claim to the number one position in the luxury car segment.

Mercedes S Class car lease range

For many reasons, the Mercedes S Class car lease range has been hailed as being the world's best.

It's up against the likes of the BMW 7 Series, the Audi A8 as well as the larger Range Rover models.

The versions currently available have been built on an all-new platform and Mercedes has added lots of technology.

The comfort levels are high thanks to the excellent suspension and the aerodynamics mean the interior is quiet at all times.

And despite the size, the S Class handles very much like a smaller car - opt for the models with four-wheel steering and you will have the same turning circle as a family hatchback.

Engines for the S Class

Engines for the excellent Mercedes S Class include a 2.9-litre diesel engine producing 325bhp that will propel this car from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

Fuel consumption for the diesel engine is 39mpg, with emissions of 192g/km.

The top speed for the S Class is limited to 155mph and the power is delivered using a smooth-changing nine-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Another engine choice to consider is the turbocharged 3.0-litre petrol unit producing 429bhp which offers potent performance and will do the sprint in less than five seconds.

Economy for the petrol engine is 35mpg, with emissions of 184g/km.

At some point, a plug-in hybrid S Class will arrive using the 3.0-litre petrol unit and a 28kWh battery for an all-electric range of 62 miles.

No doubt the S 580e will attract the most attention from potential company car drivers.

Contract hire S Class

Behind the wheel, the contract hire S Class is a joy to drive with the optional active body control system delivering a stable and cosseted ride.

The cabin is certainly luxurious with lots of leather and wood trim and the ambient lighting stands out.

There's a new MBUX portrait infotainment screen that is used to control the functions for the S Class.

Mercedes has also fitted a new digital instrument display that offers augmented reality satnav instructions.

And while the S Class has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP, it is packed with just about every piece of safety equipment imaginable.

Features include driver monitoring, traffic sign recognition and side impact protection.

Equipment for the S Class

Standard equipment for the S Class includes soft-closing doors, adaptive LED headlights, a rear-view camera as well as wireless smartphone charging.

Other models feature larger alloy wheels, parking assist and a panoramic sunroof.

Also, the S Class will be available with Level 3 semi-autonomous driving capability so drivers can take their hands off the steering wheel while driving in traffic and on motorways.

Essentially, the Mercedes S Class car leasing range is a luxurious and premium offering that deserves the mantle of being the 'world's best car' because there's very little to beat it for those wanting to enjoy the epitome of everything the carmaker produces.

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