2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580

Driving the S-Class

The 2024 S 580 is built around quiet: the V8 makes 496 hp and pulls to 60 in 4.4 seconds, but you mostly notice the silence at speed and how flat it rides over broken pavement. Most renters book it for the back seat, where the Macchiato Beige cabin, reclining rear bench, and stretched legroom turn a freeway slog into work time. It is the car corporate clients reserve for airport runs and executive moves when they want presence without a sports-car ride.

Corporate clients book the S-Class for client pickups, airport transfers, and multi-day executive travel where the rear seat doubles as a quiet office. It is also a steady choice for weddings, where the Obsidian Black paint and composed ride suit a chauffeured arrival.

Good to know

• ◆Refundable $2,000 deposit, returned after the car is inspected and returned undamaged.
• ◆150 miles per day included; additional miles billed at $4 each, worth planning for airport-and-back days.
• ◆Drivers must be 25 or older with full-coverage insurance; seats 5 across four doors, with the rear bench best for two passengers in comfort.

S-Class rental FAQs

Does the S-Class come with a driver, or do I drive it myself?

The standard rate is self-drive at $599 per day. Most corporate and wedding bookings add a chauffeur, since the S 580's reclining rear seats and quiet cabin are built for riding in back. Ask when you reserve and we will arrange a driver for the dates you need.

Is the S 580 a hybrid, and does that change how I fuel it?

Yes, it pairs the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist, but it is not a plug-in. You fuel it with premium gasoline at any pump, no charging cable or charging stops required. Return it with a full tank to avoid a refueling charge.