The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes standard with the AIRMATIC air suspension system featuring continuously adjustable damping to smooth out uneven roads. For buyers considering the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.