As pleasurable as it is to sit in the front chairs, the rear seats are fantastic – especially when the Rear Seat Package and the optional power side sun blinds are ordered. Side and rear window shades block the sun or prying eyes, and the optional panoramic glass sunroof is exposed with the touch of a button. There’s plenty of leg and foot room, and with the Rear Seat Package the outboard seating positions feature individual controls for recline, height and thigh support adjustments. The S-Class is also available with a four-zone climate control system in the Rear Seat Package, so each rear outboard passenger can set his own preferences. The only complaint we have is with how heavy and wide the rear doors are, but then, chances are good that someone else is going to open that door for any rear seat occupants, whether a valet or chauffer.