Mercedes S CLASS car insurance quotes and insurance groups

The S-Class has set the standard for luxury cars for a long time now and the latest version is no different. Apart from being designed with almost perfect aerodynamics, it is dripping with technological features that make this a driver's car as well as a luxury mode of transport.

With engines ranging from 3.0ltr, through 3.5ltr, 5.5ltr and 6.0ltr, to AMG's 6.2ltr petrol and a 3.0ltr turbodiesel, the car is no slouch in any of its forms. But the driving experience comes from a careful balance of driver aids and how they sit alongside the basic engineering of the car.

We have to get over the COMAND system first. This is the Mercedes version of the central control device similar to those used by BMW and Audi. Not only does it control the Sat Nav, but everything else including suspension settings and the front seat adjustments.

But it is the technology in the drive chain that is most impressive. The Brake Assist now uses a system that not only stops the car if there is an obstacle in front, but does it in a far more refined way so that those behind you who can't react as quickly as your computer don't run into your rearend. It is also connected to the cruise control so that you can't drive too close to the car in front. And if there is nothing that can prevent an accident, then the system hands over to PreSafe, which sets the cabin up to protect its passengers to the best possible affect.

With Aluminium doors, bonnet and boot, specially designed floor panels and laminated glass, the car is a perfect mixture of weight and strength to provide as good economy as possible, a good ride and a hushed and peaceful environment.

Insurance groups range between 17 and 20.