Engineers have scaled down what makes the S - Class flagship so comfortable, but while it's
cosseting most of the time, the C - Class isn't perfect.
Not exact matches
But while it's lovely up front, the
most indulgent place to kick back is definitely the rear seat, where this Equus Ultimate really cranks up the
cosseting.
Best of all, it has a very supple,
cosseting ride the like of which you won't find even in today's
most luxurious saloons.
It's also the
most quiet and
cosseting of our trio, particularly when it comes to the ride, its adaptive dampers rounding off the worst of the winter - ravaged roads.
The trade - off of this handling prowess is that the XF is not as
cossetting as others in the class, making this the dynamic benchmark of the class, but definitely not the
most rounded.
Multi-trick pony It's astoundingly clever (and, to have worked yourself into a position to afford it,
most people will assume you are, too) and it will do all of that while
cossetting you in a gorgeous interior.
Those after the
most accomplished blend of agile handling and comfort should consider the BMW 5 Series Touring, but the E-Class still has strong, efficient engines, while the models with air suspension are exceptionally
cossetting.
To this end, the steering isn't the
most responsive, while there's some body lean in tight corners, but the S90 always remains composed and
cosseting.
Though the softer ride does result in a slightly less hunkered - down driving experience (which translates
most noticeably into marginally noticeable body lean in the bends), it does result in a deliciously
cossetting and comfortable ride that, even on the standard suspension setup, places the Mercedes in the higher echelons of this class.
Instead, it's parise for the balance Volvo has delivered in the XC60 where, even in a sporty R - Design, everything is designed to work together brilliantly well to deliver the
most soothing driving experience, with enough ability to keep you happy if you want to hustle, but a clear and defiant focus keeping driver and passengers
cosseted for almost all the time.
Similarly, Land Rover is known for its rugged - looking sports utility vehicles that are capable of crawling over the
most difficult of terrains while
cosseting its occupants in opulence.
The Mazda 6 has long been the dynamic benchmark of the mainstream mid-size pack and continues to deliver
cosseting ride comfort despite its sharp handling, which was further improved
most recently by Mazda's subtly effective G - Vectoring Control system.
A bench seat seems more appropriate for a family CUV / SUV or minivan... a luxury car or luxury SUV is supposed to be
cosseting at
most maybe 4 people in comfort.
As a result, the hatchback is one of the
most cosseting cars in its class.