Mercedes-Benz S-Class driven - Introduction

Price: From £56,000 (est)
On sale: October
You'll like: Comfort; refinement; tech
You won't: Some kit on big petrols only

When it comes to tough assignments, trying to improve the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is right up there with attempting to find a politician with sensible expenses. It's hardly surprising, then, that this mid-life update is a modest one.