The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has once again been named Luxury Car of the Year at the 2016 What Car? Awards.
After being announced as the winner of the ‘under £70,000’ luxury car category, the S-Class went on to win the outright Luxury Car of the Year title – marking the 10th time the S-Class has won this prestigious award.
The Mercedes -Benz CLS 350d AMG Line was also a winner, having been revealed as ‘Best Buy More Than £50,000’ in the Large Executive Car category.
The CLS 350d AMG Line was recognised for its head-turning design, high-quality interior, level of standard equipment and driveability.
Jim Holder, Editorial Director of What Car?, explained: “The S-Class is the compass by which this class navigates itself. The luxury car segment has historically been led by the Mercedes-Benz with its trail-blazing advances in comfort and safety. Likewise, the CLS stood out as there are numerous large executive cars that offer refinement, performance and high-quality interiors, but few do so while turning quite so many heads. The CLS isn’t just pretty, though, because inside it has easily enough quality materials to justify its position in our top price point.”
On collecting the award, Gary Lee, Head of Product Management, Mercedes-Benz UK, commented: “The current S-Class continues to be the leader in its segment, and its 10th What Car? Luxury Car win confirms this fact. The S-Class is the pinnacle of the Mercedes-Benz brand, thanks to its unbeatable levels of luxury combined with ground-breaking technology. This year will see some exciting additions to the S-Class range in the UK, including the stunning S-Class Cabriolet.”
Since the launch of the Saloon in 2013, the current S-Class range has continued to grow with the introduction of the S-Class Coupé in 2014, and S-Class Cabriolet (arriving in the UK Summer 2016). The sumptuous S-Class Cabriolet is the first open-top luxury four-seater from Mercedes-Benz since 1971, and features a host of innovative safe
