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Oh, it's always nice to get back into a Mercedes-Benz S-class. It's also nice to have one with all-wheel drive when it's December and we just got our first big snowfall. Yes, I know that the S-class is the oldest member of its competitive set (BMW 7-series, Jaguar XJ, Audi A8, Porsche Panamera), but I'd say that it's aging quite well. There's just a lovely creaminess to this car, underlaid by solidity. Every sensory interaction with the S-class is fluid and rewarding and comforting, but if you're in a hurry and you flog it, it more than rises to the occasion. The powertrain is as smooth as egg nog, the Bluetooth phone interface is easy to operate and uses large type fonts, and the car just has an undeniable presence. Can you tell I like it?
- Joe DeMatio, Deputy Editor