The S-class has always been synonymous with luxury, indulgence, and wealth, and it continues that proud tradition. In the sedan, buyers can choose a 449-hp 4.7-liter twin-turbo V-8 with standard rear-drive; all-wheel drive is optional. Then there’s the mighty 523-hp 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 with rear-wheel drive. The stunning coupe features the V-8 and rear-drive; it feels surprisingly nimble for its size. All have seven-speed automatics. For eco-minded types, a plug-in hybrid is available.
Unfortunately, program logistics prevented us from sampling the featherweight four-cylinder CT6. We spent plenty of time in a 3.6-liter model with the standard suspension and in a twin-turbo V-6 model equipped with the $3300 Active Chassis package that includes Magnetic Ride Control, active rear steering, and 20-inch wheels. The 3.6 is perfectly competent, mostly silent but with deep buckets of power in its higher reaches. For a more customized experience, all CT6s offer Tour, Sport, and Snow/Ice driving modes that adjust throttle, transmission, and steering effort, as well as shock stiffness and rear-steering parameters on models with Active Chassis Control (ACC). The modes also shift the torque split on
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