One does not take possession of the palatial S 580e so much as one acquires it. One does not “have a seat” as much as one positions oneself on a royal throne and prepares to lead the charge. One does ...

HIGHS Stylish sheetmetal, swanky interior, swift acceleration. LOWS Finnicky touch-sensitive controls, significantly more expensive than a C-class sedan, ride isn't as comfortable as an E-class's.

Mercedes-Benz USA is expanding a safety recall to cover 30,064 high-end sedans—including flagship S-Class, Maybach, and AMG models—due to front brake hoses that can rupture and leak hydraulic fluid.

Class, Maybach & AMG sedans in North America due to a front brake hose defect that can lead to reduced stopping power.