The Mercedes S-Class is the 2016 Auto Express Luxury Car of the Year, with the Bentley Mulsanne and Range Rover commended

This year, a host of new and updated luxury cars are vying for the attention of well heeled buyers, but none has been able to knock the Mercedes S-Class off its perch, and it seals its third win on the trot in 2016.

It doesn?t matter whether you look at the car?s cutting-edge technology, its imposing design or its beautifully crafted interior, the latest S-Class sets new standards in every area.
Then there?s its comfort and refinement. All models come as standard with air-suspension, which effortlessly soaks up bumps and potholes as if they weren?t there. There?s even the clever Magic Ride Control that uses cameras to scan the road ahead and prime the suspension for the terrain. All versions feature a long-wheelbase bodystyle  that offers acres of space in the back, while reclining seats add to the club class atmosphere. Then there?s the tasteful design and hand-crafted finish that constantly remind you you?re in something special.
It?s not just passengers who benefit from Mercedes? single-minded pursuit of perfection, as the S-Class is as good to drive as it is to be chauffeured in. The slick steering and muted yet muscular V6 diesel give it the sort of agility and pace you?d expect from a car half its size. And for those with the deepest pockets, the wild AMG-tuned S 63 and S 65 pack a punch that will leave supercar drivers red-faced. There?s even...