I work for a MB dealership and have always been impressed by the craftsmanship and overall luxurious feel of the mercedes s class. These cars are among the most comfortable ive driven. You sit in a c class after this and it makes it feel cheap, if anything can make a class feel cheap it has to be good. Sure you could get a bentely or a rolls royce but unless you live in LA chances are theres not a dealership close by like there is most likely a MB dealership near you. One of the things i love about the s class is the optional inflating side bolsters, as you go round a corner hard the side support will inflate and hold you in your seat but when your cruising down the freeway they wont be uncomfortably in the way. The car will also show everyone your success, it will make your friends jealous but it is subtle enough that it isn't overly cocky. If you can afford it it is an excellent option, I would recommend the s63 amg but thats just me and if you don't care about going fast the base engine will do fine.