Mercedes-Benz S-Class details: Price: $352,888 – $605,888   |   Built In: Germany   |   Launched in: 2007

In the past 50 years, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always stood for technological innovation for not only automobiles but the safety of its passengers as well. With every new generation, the S-Class has always pioneered several new technologies that were later adopted by other manufacturers. For example, in 1978 Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Anti-lock Braking System in the S-Class and that system has now been adopted as a standard safety feature by other manufacturers in nearly all cars sold today.

The large premium luxury sedan has increased both in size and sophistication over the years and this latest iteration is the culmination of all that Mercedes-Benz has learnt over the years. The latest car sports a design that mixes executive chic with imposing presence. While the S-Class doesn’t offer the best drive in this segment, the German leviathan is an easily recognisable icon of comfort and luxury. The dominating brand presence that Mercedes-Benz has in the local market has also swayed many voters to its cause.

Competitors:

Audi A8
Price: $339,888 – $606,888 Launched in: 2010
Built in: Germany

BMW 7-Series
Price: $332,800 – $462,800 Launched in: 2009
Built in: Germany