The Americans have well-trained pilots with combat experience. The F-22 has a high level of air superiority. The Israelis ...

To shake down the new Mercedes-Benz S-class—which is going on sale as you read this, priced at $72,353 with the 4.3-liter V-8 and $82,052 with the 5.0-liter V-8—we decided to drive it to lunch.