Mercedes-Benz S-Class (06 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 22 March 2006 Last Updated: 07 February 2012 When it comes to luxury travel, few cars outside of the super rich Rolls Royce and Maybach arena, can match the Mercedes S-Class. The four-door saloon is the epitome of sophistication with unrivalled refinement, an interior that insulates you from the outside world and a beautifully styled cabin that blends classic and modern elements. All the engines offer strong performance but it's actually the diesel - the entry-level model - that's our pick of the range thanks to a great blend of refinement, economy and strong pulling power. Rear passengers get the best deal with acres of space and wonderfully cosseting seats while for even more room there's a long wheelbase version available. 5 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £61,410 - £120,260 View all new prices Used price range: £16,002 - £75,900 View all used prices See 2 new models for sale from £53,853 Get a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (06 on) information pack Next steps Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 96 models like this for sale, starting at £16,995. Find used Mercedes-Benz S-Classs for sale Exceptional refinement, the pinnacle of luxury travel, superb performance, sophisticated cabin High running costs, expensive to service When it comes to luxury travel, few cars outside of the super rich Rolls Royce and Maybach arena, can match the Mercedes S-Class. The four-door saloon is the epitome of sophistication with unrivalled refinement, an interior that insulates you from the outside world and a beautifully styled cabin that blends classic and modern elements. All the engines offer strong performance but it's actually the diesel - the entry-level model - that's our pick of the range thanks to a great blend of refinement, economy and strong pulling power. Rear passengers get the best deal with acres of space and wonderfully cosseting seats while for even more room there's a long wheelbase version available. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"Initially there were three petrol engines and one diesel in the S-Class line-up. Top of the range is..." Handling 4 out of 5"As you'd expect of the S-Class, its real forte is motorway cruising. This is a car designed for..." Comfort Comfort 5 out of 5"With double-glazed windows and plenty of sound proofing, along with an aerodynamic body shape, the..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The S-Class is a large car and has a boot that can swallow plenty of luggage with 560 litres of..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The S320 CDI and S350 models come with 17-inch alloy wheels, Airmatic suspension, electrically..." Behind the wheel 5 out of 5"Few car interiors exude the class and quality of the S-Class. There are some classic features such..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"If you're buying new then you'll have to contend with vast depreciation in the first few years of..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The S-Class is a polluting model with average emissions of 269g/km CO2 across the line-up. The..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"Few cars of this price are crash tested by Euro NCAP but it's safe to say the S-Class would perform..." Reliability 4 out of 5"The quality of Mercedes cars was called into question in the early 2000s when several of its models..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"There are no different trim levels in the S-Class line-up, but the equipment levels vary according..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The 320 CDI and 350 are the most common models around and represent good value for money as a second..." Selling 4 out of 5"Most buyers will want the 320 CDI model as it offers the best blend of performance and economy, but..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars for sale We have 96 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures