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Technical data 97 98 Technical data Diesel engine Roll up those sleeves and get stuck into the job to be done – while sitting in the lap of luxury. Roll up the garage doors on the grey light of dawn ready to work hard – step out onto the red carpet at night ready to play hard. View the rising sun from the driver’s seat – and the setting sun from the reclining seat in the rear. The new S-Class brings together the worlds of work and leisure at a hitherto undreamed-of level.
Guide to the vehicles shown here: Some of the innovations in detail: The equipment options at a glance: 2 | Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC diamond silver metallic AMG Line, featuring AMG 14-spoke alloy wheels, Exclusive nappa leather upholstery in black/porcelain, designo sunburst brown high-gloss myrtle wood trim 30 | Intelligent Drive 42 | Drive system and chassis 32 | Stereo camera 48 | Safety 34 | MAGIC BODY CONTROL 52 | Comfort 14 | Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID magnetite black metallic 7-triple-sp
2 The first star. Shining in the morning light too. The sun lifts the veil of mist from the road, the contours of the new S-Class stand out in sharp relief. The upright radiator grille topped by the unmistakeable star herald in the new dawn. A new day is breaking – and with it, a new era of mobility.
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6 The quickest route between two points on your agenda. “The office awaits” – a promise with a pleasant undertone. For even when it comes to the matter of work the new S-Class is an oasis. With air of a purity reminiscent of the coast or forested mountain slopes. Pollutants have to stay outside; ionisation enriches the air in the interior of the luxury saloon. You inhale freedom. Even if you currently find yourself between a handful of skyscrapers and two important appointments.
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11 When can a moment not be surpassed? Or a car? Intense light showcases the immaculate trim. Richly contrasting materials blend to form harmonious surfaces. Exclusive design sparkles with optimum functionality and a predilection for detail. Your glance sweeps through the generous space and your hands rest for a few seconds on the timelessly classic leather of the seats. Before you alight, sure in the knowledge that the perfect day is simply a question of the right vehicle.
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16 The time is ripe, the way ahead beckons. Truly there could be no more fitting an opportunity in which to meet up with the future. Its 225 kW plus 20 kW (306 hp plus 27 hp) move mountains as if it were an uphill stroll. Never before was the S 400 HYBRID able to offer such outstanding ride comfort with such low fuel consumption and emissions.
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21 The new S-Class will always leave you in control, never on your own. The vision of autonomous driving is at your fingertips as you grip the wheel. The new S-Class uses its camera and sensor technology to capture your surroundings comprehensively and is fully alert to what it records. An intelligent suspension system processes the data gathered in an algorithm, multiplying your safety, comfort and dynamism several times over. Reflection is the better form of reaction.
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23 Sight machine. As soon as it gets dark, the eye of the new S-Class comes to life. The full-LED headlamps go into fully automatic action and reaction, illuminating with precision the areas where they’re needed, exactly when they’re needed. You can even opt to take the shine off oncoming traffic if you want to avoid dazzling them. This gives you optimum vision in practically every driving situation – and above all, a good feeling about where you’re headed.
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29 It takes three extraordinary letters to crown a new S-Class: AMG, the fastest way to the top. High-performance technologies which have earned their spurs in motor racing are matched with systematically deployed lightweight materials. The result is a unique combination of luxury saloon and super sports car: the new S 63 AMG. As it is with the technologies, so it is with the materials: only the best, the truly special are used.
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31 Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive. Look ahead. Think ahead. Welcome to the automotive future. Which arrived a long time ago as far as the new S-Class is concerned. Lay your hands on the steering wheel and all your senses will link up. The cutting-edge on-board and external sensor systems will see ahead for you, draw conclusions for you, react at lightning speed and thereby prevent accidents. Thanks to a stereo camera, powerful processors and technical assistant systems. And years of unstinting research.
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33 Everyone has a view on whether it’s possible to predict what’s coming. Impossible, many would say. A challenge, is what our R&D people reply. But actually, our engineers were not happy with just seeing what’s about to happen: they had the crazy idea of wanting to influence the future through actions in the present, for in this way they could help to prevent accidents ever happening.
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35 What do you call something that’s ground-breaking? Something that’s prepared to leave the tried and trusted behind, to reinvent it. Knowing that the real challenge always lies ahead of one. Revolutionary? Innovative? Visionary? We call it magic – MAGIC BODY CONTROL. This newly developed chassis technology sets itself up in advance to deal with the road conditions ahead. One could almost say, it relieves the road of its pock-marks and imperfections.
36 When you’re driving in the new S-Class, arriving is almost incidental. Both for you, and our engineers too.Their aim for every journey is to create a space which becomes yours when you move into it. In a seat that cools you or warms you as desired, and gently tilts backwards until, relaxed and stretched out in the back, you rediscover the meaning of generosity. The measure of all things, which adjusts itself to you, supports your legs and bolsters your back.
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39 There is not much we don’t try in our quest to revolutionise every area of automotive engineering and be the first to bring new technologies to the street.
The S-Class in detail. Drive system and chassis. 42 | Diesel and petrol engine 43 | S 400 HYBRID 44 | Transmission 46 | Chassis & suspension Safety. 48 | Integral safety concept Comfort. 52 | Assistance systems 56 | Multimedia systems 60 | Seats 62 | Light and climate control 64 | Roof systems and privacy AMG. 66 | S 63 AMG 72 | AMG Performance Studio 78 | AMG Line Equipment & appointments.
42 Diesel and petrol engine. The rule of the road today: you can’t have refinement without efficient technologies. Mercedes-Benz diesel and petrol engines are therefore lighter and measure out fuel extremely precisely. In this way they bring together a sense of responsibility and commitment, without compromising on driving enjoyment – no matter what drive system you opt for. 6-cylinder V-engine. The S 350 BlueTEC brings together frugality and performance in one engine.
Drive system and chassis S 400 HYBRID. This particularly efficient, environmentally responsible drive system combines a 6-cylinder petrol engine with a compact electric motor. The highlight is its specially-developed lithium ion battery. It is fed in part by a kinetic energy recuperation system and is very light despite the high energy density. Environmentally responsible, comfortable and dynamic, all at the same time – that is what is expected of a drive system for the luxury class.
44 Transmission. The consumption and efficiency-optimised 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission stands out for its high level of efficiency, ultra-smooth gear changing, dynamic response and reduced noise levels. 7G-TRONIC PLUS. This 7-speed automatic transmission system combines a high level of driving comfort with driving enjoyment and efficiency. The seven forward gears provide a wide gear ratio range, but with small engine speed step-ups between the individual gears.
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46 Chassis & suspension. The new S-Class is fitted with the latest-generation, enhanced AIRMATIC suspension system as standard. The innovative MAGIC BODY CONTROL – a technological milestone, premiered in the new S-Class – is available as an alternative. AIRMATIC (standard). Working in combination with a stepless damping control system, this air suspension system ensures superlative road roar and tyre vibration characteristics and driving dynamics.
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48 Integral safety concept. We are driven by the vision of accident-free driving. Our integral safety concept takes us a step closer to achieving this. It is a comprehensive approach which paves the way for new, synergy-based technological solutions, a case in point being the “Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive” system which combines comfort and safety. As the inventor of the motor car we feel a special responsibility for road safety.
Safety in stop-start traffic or involving pedestrians. Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist support the driver if he or she inadvertently drifts out of or changes lane, risking a collision with another vehicle. Through brake actuations on one side of the vehicle, they help to manoeuvre the car back into its lane, or to prevent an accident.
50 In the event of danger: PRE-SAFE® system (standard). The system can recognise critical driving situations in advance and activate measures to protect the occupants if there is a risk of an accident. This includes activating the reversible belt tensioning or the automatic closing of open windows. In the event of danger: PRE-SAFE® PLUS (option, part of the optional Driving Assistance package Plus).
Safety In an accident: PRE-SAFE® impulse (standard). Both the driver and front passenger are exposed to great stresses in a frontal collision. In the early phase of the collision, PRE-SAFE® impulse tightens the safety belts for the front seats. The front occupants are therefore moved in the opposite direction to the crash direction and pulled deeper into their seats. At the point of greatest stress the energy is reduced in a controlled manner and the belt is loosened again.
52 Assistance systems. The new S-Class does not just influence its surroundings – it records them, with short and long-range radar, stereo and infrared cameras and ultrasound sensors working together to give all-round vision, thereby making driving safer and more relaxing. Stereo camera (option). This can capture objects and pedestrians passing in front of the car and calculate the path they will take.
54 Parking package (option). Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC and a reversing camera makes finding a parallel or car park parking space and parking in it easier. If so desired, it will automatically control the vehicle in parking spaces and spares the driver the steering and braking actions. If the driver selects reverse gear, and accepts the space suggested, Active Parking Assist automatically performs the required steering movements to manoeuvre the car into the space at a speed of up to 10 km/h.
Comfort light back strongly, so as to avoid dazzling the driver. In these ways the LED Intelligent Light System makes an important contribution to safe driving. This efficient technology is impressive for its low energy usage, its longevity and for its pleasant white light, which is close to the daylight spectrum. Warmth & Comfort package (option).
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Comfort Multimedia systems. On the way to work or working already? Different media requirements and options have already been taken into account with the new S-Class. The new Mercedes-Benz Connect functions can be operated just as intuitively as the familiar ones. COMAND Online (standard). Navigation, phone, audio, video, internet – with the COMAND Online control and display system, the driver has these and many further functions in view and under control. Data is presented on a highresolution 31.
58 Burmester® High-End 3D Surround-Sound System (option). 24 high-performance loudspeakers, 24 amplifier channels with a total system output of 1540 watts and technologies developed exclusively for the vehicle guarantee listening pleasure never before attained. The combination of analogue and digital elements provide an exceptionally expressive, spacious and exciting sound.
Comfort SPLITVIEW (option). While the driver views the navigation information, the front passenger can enjoy films with superb image quality on the COMAND Online 31.2 cm display. This dual use of the display is made possible by SPLITVIEW, which can display different content independently of where the viewers are sitting, at the same time on the same display. A high-class cordless headphone set spoils the passenger with its outstanding sound, without bothering the driver at all.
60 Seats. Sitting in the new S-Class is not just comfortable, it can also increase your ability to keep driving well. Quite apart from individually climatised seats plus 60 possible settings from the seating area through to the steering column, there is a massage function and a special relaxation cushion for the rear seat. ENERGISING massage function (option).
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Comfort Light and climate control. Perfection means attending to everything, even the air. The AIR-BALANCE package ionises the air and cleans and scents it with one of four atmospheric scents, if so desired. In this way, it does not need to be down solely to the ambient lighting to create a first class relaxing or stimulating S-Class atmosphere. Ambient lighting (option, standard for the long wheelbase version and the S 500).
64 Roof systems and privacy. The roof systems and tinted side windows on the new S-Class provide the ideal conditions for working and relaxing. If so desired, the panorama roof will open up in stages to reveal the sun. The tinted panes of glass keep both its heat and the unwanted attention of people outside the vehicle at bay. Panoramic sliding sunroof (option). With its large glazed areas, this roof system provides a particularly bright and friendly ambience in the interior.
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AMG S 63 AMG exterior. Power, endurance and speed are the calling cards of the S 63 AMG – as is evident from the first glance. Where the exclusivity of the new S-Class is taken to an even higher level by the expressiveness of AMG. The S 63 AMG is powered by a V8 biturbo engine with 430 kW (585 hp) output and 900 Nm of torque. It is recognisable from the “V8 biturbo” lettering on the wing.
68 S 63 AMG technology. AMG means having a drive system that will surpass itself time and again. Take the new S 63 AMG, for instance: lower emissions, lower fuel consumption, increased performance with 430 kW (585 hp) and 900 Nm torque. And on top of all this: the AMG drive system is available for the first time in conjunction with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The systematic use of lightweight materials has resulted in the S 63 AMG being 100 kilograms lighter than its predecessor.
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AMG S 63 AMG interior. Two and half years were needed for the development of the new S-Class interior. The objective was to reconcile the demands of extremely ambitious drivers with those of extremely demanding designers. The sporty appearance of the S 63 AMG continues on into its interior. The AMG-specific seats have been designed for a dynamic driving style and offer reinforced lateral support. AMG metal badges on the front and rear seats signpost the vehicle’s pedigree.
72 AMG Performance Studio. Sportiness that teases the eye: from the carbon-fibre ceramic brake system through to the illuminated AMG door sills, the AMG Performance Studio turns the already fit-looking new S-Class into an out-and-out Olympian package. The many appointments and equipment options offered by the AMG Performance Studio serve to make the S 63 AMG even more exclusive. An AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system is available for the first time for the S-Class, for example.
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AMG AMG Performance Studio equipment and fittings | Selection. AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer. AMG Driver’s Package, with top speed of 300 km/h. AMG carbon-fibre engine cover. Illuminated AMG door sill panels. AMG brake callipers, finished in red. Exclusive footmat with AMG badge.
76 Standard equipment | Selection. LED High Performance headlamps. Twin-spoke multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with 12 pushbuttons. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control. Electrically adjustable front seats. DVD player. Standard loudspeakers with front bass technology.
Equipment & appointments Optional extras | Selection. LED Intelligent Light System. Driving Assistance package Plus. AIR-BALANCE package, including ionisation, air filtering and fragrance. Head restraint cushions (integral part of electrically adjustable rear seats). MAGIC BODY CONTROL. Burmester® Surround-Sound System.
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Equipment & appointments AMG Line. This equipment line combines perfectly matched elements to increase the sportiness and exclusivity of the vehicle further still. AMG Line appointments give the vehicle a dynamic appearance from any angle. They include the powerful AMG bodystyling, comprising front and rear aprons and side skirts with inserts finished in the vehicle colour. Striking AMG alloy wheels finished in high-sheen titanium grey are available in two impressive designs: a 48.
Equipment & appointments Exclusive package. The stylishly matched combination of high-quality features meets the highest standards for comfort, quality and design. In addition to the characteristic diamond-patterned seating design along with the contrast stitching and piping for the seats, the generous use of nappa leather and wood trim also add to the interior’s air of exclusivity.
82 designo. High standards call for high-class materials. designo, the individualisation wing of Mercedes-Benz, opens up the world of exclusive, hand-finished appointments. The generously-sized ambience of the new S-Class becomes even more generous with the interior in light-coloured tones: designo metallised ash wood trim and designo high-gloss sunburst brown myrtle wood trim are both available with a well-matched designo wooden steering wheel to go with them.
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84 Upholstery and trim. The black colour scheme stands for masculine elegance. There is a choice of seats in black fabric, leather, nappa leather or Exclusive nappa leather. The roof liner is also in black, as is the armrest and instrument cluster in the centre console in ARTICO man-made leather. The door panels are clad in lavish, hand-sewn material. While the combination with the high-gloss dark brown eucalyptus shows off the aesthetic appeal of the interior to its fullest extent.
Equipment & appointments For an ambience with a maritime feel to it, into which captains of industry would also be glad to sink, there are appointments in deep sea blue/silk beige1, 2, 3 which are exclusively available for the Edition 1. The diamond-patterned seats with contrast stitching and piping are finished in deep sea blue nappa leather. The centre console, instrument panel, doors and roof lining in silk beige provide an aesthetic contrast to the dark-coloured leather.
86 The silk beige/espresso brown colour scheme gives the luxury saloon the character of a sophisticated lounge. The centre console, doors and instrument panel are covered in silk beige leather. The light beige nappa leather seats with their transverse design, combined with high-gloss brown trim, looks inviting from the very start. The light-coloured roof lining opens up the space, promising boundless and relaxed journeys.
Equipment & appointments From the very first glance, the crystal grey/seashell grey colour scheme is characterised by simple elegance. The light-coloured trim in designo metallised ash wood and the elaborate pattern on the seats are all touched by the breath of luxury. Even the steering wheel and centre console are in light-coloured leather, thereby stopping, along with the seats, the onslaught of heat and making the new S-Class an optimal business saloon, even on days of high summer.
88 The nut brown/black colour scheme is expressive and noble. The interior can be upholstered in leather, nappa leather or Exclusive nappa leather. The armrests of the centre console are covered in nappa leather, the wood trim here is in high-gloss dark brown eucalyptus, the roof lining in black.
Equipment & appointments This interior is the embodiment of modernity and expressiveness. The fabric roof lining, footwells and centre console have been kept in black and contrast with the seats in porcelain Exclusive nappa leather with a diamond-patterned design, contrast stitching and piping. The same leather is used for the armrests on the centre console. High-gloss brown myrtle wood trim blends organically into the scheme.
90 Wheels. 9-spoke alloy wheel with 245/55 R 17 tyre (code 09R). Multi-spoke alloy wheel with 245/55 R 17 tyre (code 08R). 10-spoke alloy wheel with 245/50 R 18 tyre (code R41). 7-spoke alloy wheel with 245/50 R 18 front tyre 5-double-spoke alloy wheel with 245/45 R 19 front tyre and 275/45 R 18 tyre for the rear (code R72). and 275/40 R 19 tyre for the rear (code R17).
Equipment & appointments Multi-spoke alloy wheel with 245/40 R 20 front tyre AMG 5-twin-spoke high-sheen alloy wheel finished in tita- AMG multi-spoke forged wheel in polished, titanium-grey AMG 10-spoke forged wheel finished in matt black with high- and 275/35 R 20 tyre for the rear (code 13R).
92 Genuine accessories. A Mercedes-Benz is more than just a car. It can be a travel companion, an office, a living space. And this diversity is reflected in the Mercedes-Benz genuine accessories range. Enjoy your travels even more – that’s the motto of the Mercedes-Benz genuine accessories programme for the new S-Class. Four scents are offered for the optional AIRBALANCE package, which will ensure a pleasant atmosphere in the interior.
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94 Services. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Our sophisticated leasing and financing products are tailored to your individual financial needs, giving you the opportunity to drive your dream car while staying financially flexible. Once you have chosen a model, you can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that both the vehicle itself and our insurance products will keep you particularly well protected.
Services Test drive. The unique feeling of driving a Mercedes cannot be put into words – you have to experience it for yourself. Take a test drive and find out first hand how it feels to drive your dream car. Please contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer for details. Interactive Owner’s Manual and Mercedes-Benz Guides. The website also offers an interactive tour, enabling you to acquaint yourself with your dream car.
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Technical data 97 98 Technical data Diesel engine Roll up those sleeves and get stuck into the job to be done – while sitting in the lap of luxury. Roll up the garage doors on the grey light of dawn ready to work hard – step out onto the red carpet at night ready to play hard. View the rising sun from the driver’s seat – and the setting sun from the reclining seat in the rear. The new S-Class brings together the worlds of work and leisure at a hitherto undreamed-of level.
Technical data 97 98 Technical data Diesel engine Roll up those sleeves and get stuck into the job to be done – while sitting in the lap of luxury. Roll up the garage doors on the grey light of dawn ready to work hard – step out onto the red carpet at night ready to play hard. View the rising sun from the driver’s seat – and the setting sun from the reclining seat in the rear. The new S-Class brings together the worlds of work and leisure at a hitherto undreamed-of level.
Non-metallic paint Metallic paints1 040 99 The S-Class. Facts & colours Special paints 183 792 799 Take-back of end-of-life vehicles. You can return your S-Class to us for environmentally-friendly disposal in accordance with the European Union (EU) 197 890 897 End-Of-Life Vehicle Directive. But that day lies a long way off. A network of vehicle take-back depots and dismantlers has been established to make it as easy as possible for you to return your vehicle.
Non-metallic paint Metallic paints1 040 99 The S-Class. Facts & colours Special paints 183 792 799 Take-back of end-of-life vehicles. You can return your S-Class to us for environmentally-friendly disposal in accordance with the European Union (EU) 197 890 897 End-Of-Life Vehicle Directive. But that day lies a long way off. A network of vehicle take-back depots and dismantlers has been established to make it as easy as possible for you to return your vehicle.
