SPECIAL versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-class aimed at captains of industry have gone on sale this month. The S-class Business Edition is an office on wheels with almost £8,000 of additional equipment added to give business leaders and company executives a well-equipped limousine in which to travel and work.

Powered by 3.2, 4.2 and 5.0 litre engines the S320L Business Edition costs £54,580 on the road, the S420L Business Edition costs £64,580 and the S500L Business Edition costs £76,180. The cars will only be available in long wheelbase limousine form.

The vehicles boast a walnut wood worktable stored in the rear of the front seat, additional reading lights in the rear, rear heated seats with footrests, a leather console in the rear compartment equipped with a 12V plug socket and additional storage pockets for documents and pens, automatic self-levelling rear suspension, Parktronic - Mercedes' parking and manoeuvring aid - and the Autopilot navigation system.