Mercedes-Benz has presented the all new S-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223

 

The S-Class wants to be the best car in the world.

Therefore Mercedes-Benz has equipped the new S-Class with 10 really innovative new features:

  1. The new second generation MBUX infotainment system with voice control in 27 languages. The instrument cluster is a 3D-display. This is possible because of the eye-tracking of the driver. In addition to that there is a 12.8 inch MBUX center with OLED technology.
  2. The MBUX interior assist recognizes the intentions of the occupants. For example, if the driver looks over his shoulder toward the rear window, the MBUX interior assist automatically opens the sunblind.
  3. The ambient light is now active. With 250 leds the active ambient lighting is able to reinforce their warning visually. There is also an optical feedback from the “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant via active ambient light possible.
  4. Mercedes-Benz stands for luxury, comfort and safety. Therefore the new S-Class is equipped with the latest Driving assistance package.
  5. For the first time a passenger car as optionally a rear airbag. You can order it for the S-Class with long wheelbase.
  6. The new S-Class W/V223 has an optional rear-axle steering up to 10 degrees. So the steering angle is reduced by 2m. The S-Class with short wheelbase and rear-wheel-drive turns in 10.5m which is 0.5 shorter than the current A-Class. This is really impressive!
  7. More than 50 eclectronic components like Multibeam LED, Digital Light, MBUX and many other systems can be updated over-the-air (OTA). The customer does not drive to a dealer.
  8. In combination of E-ACTIVE-BODY-Control and PreSafe Impulse Side the S-Class will be raised up to 8cm within a few tenths of a second if a side impact will happen. This reduces possible injuries to the occupants because the impact forces will go into the lower area of the S-Class.
  9. In the second half of 2021 the new S-Class will be the first car in the world which will be able to drive autonomous (SAE Level 3 standard) up to 60 kph on motorway sections in Germany. The driver is possible to browse in the internet and checking emails.
  10. The new headlights are called Digital Light. The best light was the Multibeam LED (now standard) with 168 LEDs. The new Digital Light has 2.6 million pixels. This is a big improvement even for the safety at night. But this also allows completely new functions, for example the projection of marking aids or warning symbols onto the road ahead.

In the beginning there are several engine options:

  • S 350d 286 hp (R6 diesel)
  • S 350d 4matic 286 hp (R6 diesel)
  • S 400d 4matic 330 hp (R6 diesel)
  • S 450 4matic 367+22 hp (R6 gasoline)
  • S 500 4matic 435+22 hp (R6 gasoline)
  • S 580 4matic 503+22 hp (V8 BiTurbo)

 

The delivery will start in December 2020.

In November Mercedes will present the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4matic (V12 BiTurbo with 4matic)

In summer 2021 there will be a plug-in-hybrid with an electric range of 100 km. The S 580e will have 365+150 hp.

At the end of 2021 there also will be a Mercedes-AMG S 63e 4matic+ with EQ Power+. This is a really powerful AMG Plug-in-Hybrid.

 


More details on the Mercedes S-Class page.

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