Mercedes-Benz might be known for premium and ... until the launch of the C215 model based on the succeeding W220 S-Class in 1998. Succeeding the C140 CL-Class is the second-gen series of the ...

To shake down the new Mercedes-Benz S-class—which is going on sale as you read this, priced at $72,353 with the 4.3-liter V-8 and $82,052 with the 5.0-liter V-8—we decided to drive it to lunch.