Times were already more S-class. But rabbit feet are not a solution either. So Mercedes-Benz is now putting a hand on its flagship, not just a hand, as the Stuttgart-based company emphasizes. May the sales figures, which are under pressure, increase again or at least stabilize. They touched 2,700 parts, and anyone who thinks that’s probably all of them should know that such an impressive car is made up of around 5,000 components. At first glance, the untrained eye may only be able to recognize the fresh edition by the now illuminated star on the hood. Which led to certain questions in advance, mostly critical ones. Come on, say the makers, it’s worth taking a closer look. Especially where you can’t see anything, but you can feel it.Chauffeur car without a chauffeurThe software has reached unprecedented performance peaks. Among other things, it ensures that the chauffeur car itself can be chauffeured without a chauffeur, in technical jargon this is called Level 4. The Mercedes is ready for this, according to reports from Stuttgart, just because of all sorts of internal and external circumstances it initially moves at level 2 ++, which also gives a lot of freedom of movement without the steering wheel having to take it in hand. We also associate driving with some pleasure. Backbenchers in First Class: Mercedes-Benz S-ClassMercedes BenzDiesel, plug-in hybrids, a newly developed eight-cylinder and even twelve for the non-European Maybach version are available for propulsion purposes. All electrified, as a straight-six or in V8 form, the latter with 537 hp and 750 Nm of torque. And all of them are already designed for the next strictest level of possible emissions legislation, be it Europe, China or North America. For example, an electrically heated catalytic converter is used for the first time in the series. A certain amount of rolling sovereignty can be expected, there is an air suspension and the steering rear axle provides agility. It also helps when maneuvering; the S-Class has only been available in the XL long version for some time now. Stars without end For the customers traveling in the back, there are two large screens in addition to armchairs that guarantee good comfort; an S-Class is also intended as a workstation. Video conferences should therefore be possible, but also musical experiences, which Burmester is responsible for with Dolby Atmos. The seat belt is heated, this is just an example of consideration for the upscale clientele. Materials in the interior, it is promised, now have an even finer feel and flatter all the senses even more than before. The driver is still in demandMercedes BenzFor completeness, the radiator grille is 20 percent larger and is of course also illuminated, which is now seen as unavoidable in many places. The headlights shine brighter and smarter than ever. If you want, you can count the stars, front, inside, back in the taillights, you can also consider the accumulation to be a little borderline. Soon there will also be an S-Class van. The refreshed S-Class was presented on Thursday evening at a small ceremony in Stuttgart. It can be ordered immediately. The price list starts at 121,400 euros for the S 350 d 4Matic, and in keeping with tradition there are no upper limits. Our driving report in detail will follow as soon as possible. Seven stars on the stern. Of how many?Mercedes BenzThe portfolio will soon be supplemented by a really large MPV, which will also be given the S, so it will probably be called VLS. Mercedes-Benz no longer wants to let a Toyota Alphard or Lexus LM show them where the shuttle hammer is in the luxury segment, especially in Asia.More on the topicIt’s not very far away from the completely new S-Class; it should come onto the market this decade. Then in two versions, a model with a combustion engine and one with an electric drive. Anyone who wants an electric drive from Stuttgart in this class today will still have to make do with the EQS, which falls short of expectations. Of course, we would guess that the EQS won’t remain untouched for much longer.
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