The Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Motoring At $285,000 the Mercedes-Benz S500 is out of reach for the majority, but the advancements made here will ultimately flow-on to vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

Motoring SCOFF at the price-tag if you must, but this $200,000-plus saloon has workmanlike qualities. For this is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.