“Who can follow?” The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, named the world’s best luxury sedan in the U.S.

메르세데스-벤츠 S-Class는 최근 미국의 자동차 전문 잡지 'Car and Driver'에서 2025년 최고의 대형 럭셔리 차량으로 선정되었습니다. 이 차량은 견고함과 신뢰성, 우아한 외관, 뛰어난 주행 경험, 고급스러운 소재 등을 바탕으로 대형 럭셔리 세단의 왕좌를 지키고 있습니다. S-Class의 매력은 단순히 외형적인 요소에 그치지 않고, 최첨단 기술과 편안함을 아우르는 다양한 기능들에서도 찾아볼 수 있습니다. 이제 아래에서 하나씩 확인해보겠습니다.

 

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been named the best large luxury vehicle of 2025 by the renowned U.S. automotive magazine Car and Driver. The S-Class has been praised for its long-standing reputation for sturdiness and reliability, elegant presence, outstanding driving experience, luxurious materials, and smooth yet powerful powertrain, maintaining its throne as the king of large luxury sedans.

Background of Car and Driver’s Selection

• Comprehensive evaluation based on approximately 200 data points including driving performance, interior comfort, vehicle value, and driving enjoyment
• High praise for “the best ride comfort, luxurious materials, smooth and powerful powertrain, and long-standing reliability”
• High scores in elegance, advanced technology, and brand heritage compared to competing models

Design, Space, and Advanced Features of the S-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 7th Generation Completely Redesigned Model

• Design: Perfect classic sedan proportions and sportiness achieved with a short front overhang, long wheelbase, and balanced rear overhang
• Interior: 12.3-inch 3D instrument cluster, 12.8-inch OLED central display, premium materials, and futuristic feel
• Rear Seats (Executive Seats): Standard MBUX high-end rear seat entertainment system with two 11.6-inch full HD touchscreens and a 7-inch tablet in models S 500 4MATIC and above
• Convenience Features: Chauffeur package (passenger seat can move forward by up to 37mm, folding headrest, etc.), rear seat comfort package (multi-contour seats, luxury headrests, heated headrest cushions, calf rests, maximum 43.5-degree backrest angle, etc.)
• Space Utilization: Advanced second-row convenience features allow for a relaxation lounge or an office on the road

Driving Experience and Advanced Safety/Convenience Features

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 7th Generation Completely Redesigned Model

• Airmatic Suspension: Individually controls each wheel based on road conditions, providing a comfortable ride in any road environment
• Adaptive Damping System: Responds sensitively to irregular road surfaces, maximizing ride comfort
• Driver Assistance Features: Advanced driving assistance systems including automatic speed control, braking and starting, lane departure prevention, and lane change assist
• Interior Lighting: Active ambient lighting applied in models S 580 4MATIC and above

2025 S-Class Lineup and Prices in Korea

Model	Powertrain	Price (including VAT)
S 350 d 4MATIC	Diesel All-Wheel Drive	151.6 million won~
S 450 4MATIC	Gasoline All-Wheel Drive	–
S 500 4MATIC	Gasoline All-Wheel Drive	–
S 580 4MATIC	Gasoline All-Wheel Drive	253.6 million won

Conclusion

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has established itself as the standard for large luxury sedans not only in the U.S. but globally, becoming synonymous with the term ‘executive car’. With its advanced technology, luxury, outstanding driving experience, and comfortable interior space, the S-Class’s unique status is expected to remain unshaken in the future.