2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Consumer Reviews

Chauffeur Review, Massive Disappointment

I work as an Executive Chauffeur. When we got this car in our fleet I was excited. Quickly I began to loath driving this car. This car is overloaded with tech. It is constantly sending messages to the dash. There is too much information on the dash and screen. There are too many options. The whole car seems like it was designed by software engineers. Luxury and discerning car owners want simplicity, not complication. Also, there are so many safety features that it becomes overbearing. There are constant beeps and alarms when parking and backing up. The gear shifter is terrible. It is too small and not intuitive. The thumb scrollers on the steering wheel are terrible. The cruise control is terrible. This is not the S Class of old where driving down the road was a relaxing experience where you feel like you are driving a luxury tank in safety and calm. We have a Rolls Royce Ghost in our fleet and it is a reminder of how much more enjoyable, relaxing and simple it is to have simple dials and traditional interior components. If you want an S Class, find a when maintained and clean used one before the MB software engineers took over interior car design. In short, I can't stand driving this car.