The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds the top spot in most super luxury car ranking charts. It offers impeccable interior, thrilling engine choices, and lounge-like seating that is full of support. Let us explore more on this muscular car’s features and compare them against the 2021 Porsche Panamera to see which emerges as the better car.
Design & Style
The S-Class is a stately luxury car that can support up to five people. It has two rows that are equally inviting with ample legroom even for taller folks to stretch out. Its seats are just as luxurious with incredible comfort and bolstering to weather through sharp corners and bends with ease. The car is known for its lavish interior that makes use of premium leathers and beautiful wooden trims.
The Panamera offers a total of three configurations to choose from. The sedan can seat up to five people on seats that are pretty standard in terms of support and space. Its interior looks rather simple though premium materials are still used like aluminum, wood, leather, and soft plastics. Overall, one would expect more of a vehicle in tis class such as a more posh styling that is not dated.
Technology & Safety
The S-Class is loaded with various technological advancements. The list includes a 12.3-inch digital cluster, Android and Apple platform sync, wireless charging dock, 13 speakers, navigation, satellite radio, and auto climate control. The car also offers safety tech such as auto parking assists, a rearview camera, lane keep and departure assists, blind spot monitor, auto high beams, adaptive headlamps, driver attentiveness monitor, pedestrian detection, auto emergency brakes and collision warning.
The Panamera comes with a number of tech features such as WiFi, 10 speakers, satellite radio, HD radio, USB ports, Apple sync, navigation, *Bluetooth®, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Safety features of the car include road sign recognition, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, parking sensors at the back and front, and a rearview camera.
Performance
The S-Class runs on its base 3L twin turbo V6 engine which generates 362 horsepower. It can attain up to 19/28 mpg of gas mileage for city and highway.
The Panamera puts out 325 hp on its base V6 engine with twin turbo. There are several other options to choose from which further reduces the gas mileage it can attain.
The Bottom Line
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class amplifies the true meaning of being a super luxury car. It comes ready with powerful engines, luxurious cabin, and high-tech interior. This fine mash up of all the good factors makes the S-Class the perfect choice for a long-term investment.
Ready to Schedule a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Test Drive Today?
At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!
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