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Mercedes-Benz refreshes the luxury sedan class leader
BY BRIAN DOUGLAS
2021 Mercedes-Benz S580
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FTER A WEEK OF QUALITY
time in the S580, Mercedes-
Benz's flagship sedan, I was
reminded of why this big, com-
petent cruiser has remained
the benchmark of automotive
luxury. You might be asking,
"What about Bentley, or for that matter, Mercedes'
own Maybach edition?" Fair enough. But I would
submit that apart from prestige points, it's hard
to put more tangible luxury in a car than the
loaded S580.
The Substance
I vividly remember my impression of a new S-Class
a couple of decades ago while driving through a
rain storm. I wrote at the time that the machine
around me felt like it could withstand Armageddon.
That secure feeling is still alive and well in today's
version, and it's enhanced with a wealth of safety
and technology features. This big sedan works hard
to keep you safe with advanced driving aids when
underway, and if a collision is unavoidable, you're in
the best place I can imagine.
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100 DECEMBER 2021 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE
