Mercedes-Benz S400d 4Matic Long

When talking about the limousine segment, the first car we think of is the Mercedes S-Class. The forerunner of the luxury car segment and many developments in driving technology and safety. A symbol of success, luxury and comfort. The W223-generation Mercedes-Benz S400D will perform well in many situations. However, it undoubtedly feels best when covering longer distances. Traveling more miles in this car is pure pleasure. Even after a really long trip, we will leave the car rested. The S-Class also positively surprises when driving around town thanks to its four-wheel steering system – it’s more maneuverable than you might think, given the size of the vehicle. As a result, using the car as a “daily,” even in urban conditions, does not cause problems. What’s more, when maneuvering in tight places, the 360-degree cameras present on board will help us. The value of the optional extras in our copy exceeds that of many new cars from the showroom. Starting with visual issues, a distinguishing feature is the presence of 21-inch black AMG wheels, giving the S-Class a sportier and more aggressive look (of course, coordinating with the AMG exterior package).

The AMG styling package has also made its presence felt inside, which you’ll mainly recognize from the sporty, flattened steering wheel that lies perfectly in the hands. The most expensive option of all is the heavily upgraded Premium Plus equipment package, which already includes the aforementioned 360-degree camera system (as well as a multitude of parking assistance systems), the Energizing package (that includes a heated steering wheel, heated armrests front and rear, air-conditioned front seats and dynamic multi-contour driver and passenger seats). With this last item, the S-Class will take care of our form while traveling, providing a multitude of interesting features. Five programs are available: “Freshness”, “Vitality”, “Warmth”, “Joy” or “Coziness”.

After selecting a specific option, the car will adjust the mood in the cabin to our preferences with the help of the appropriate configuration of seat massage, ambient lighting, air conditioning, sound system and other parameters.The car’s interior will be illuminated by a panoramic two-piece glass roof, and a Burmester 3D surround sound system will turn the car into a small concert hall. Additional luxury awaits (as expected) second-row passengers. The “Rear” package will turn a trip on the rear bench seat into pure relaxation. A separate panel for air conditioning control, seat ventilation, a tablet that allows you to operate most of the car’s functions, electrically adjustable seats with massage function or headrests with soft cushions are just some of the amenities. Of course, it’s not just the rear row passengers who can count on a multitude of extras to make the trip more pleasant.

In our example, we also focused on driver comfort and equipped the car with a “chauffeur” package including an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory settings, a fingerprint reader, comfort headrests (identical to those in the rear row) and auto-dimming mirrors. In addition, the presence of adaptive cruise control, reinforced brakes (part of the AMG package) head-up display with augmented reality or digital light headlights that turn night into day, will provide the driver with a sense of security and even greater driving pleasure. In the automotive market we can find more and more proposals for luxury models from different brands, but it is still the Mercedes S-Class, which is the one most recognized and appreciated around the world.

However, if we are looking for a more “sporty” driving experience, it is worth testing the BMW 740D, which is present in our offer. On the other hand, if we do not want to be conspicuous and appreciate the elegant and subdued design, it is worth checking out the Audi A8. Offering the whole “trinity” of German limousines in our offer, we allow you to check out each proposal. The designs of modern limousines are so refined that, to a large extent, the choice of one of them will be determined solely by taste and what we “look for” in such a car.