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Four years after the market launch of the W 221 model series, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the new generation S-Class. Trailblazing innovations in the areas of comfort and drive engineering combined with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced safety consolidate the Mercedes-Benz flagship's position as the brand's innovation driver and underscore its pioneering role in the automotive industry as a whole.
The engine range further includes three modern petrol and diesel engines that require up to seven per cent less fuel. With an average fuel consumption of 7.6 litres of diesel, the S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is one of the most efficient models in the luxury segment. The S-Class's traditionally exemplary standard of safety is further enhanced by a unique combination of innovative camera- and radar-based driver assistance systems which turn the luxury saloon into an "intelligent" partner on the road. These systems include Adaptive Highbeam Assist, and the Night View Assist PLUS facility. Other innovations are the ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection function.
With 270,000 units sold since its market launch in autumn 2005, the W 221-series S-Class is the world's most successful luxury saloon, and seamlessly continues the success story of the flagship model in the Mercedes line-up. Since 1951, when the model 220 began the lineage of the S-Class,
Efficient diesel and petrol engines
The range of engines for the new generation S-Class comprises one diesel variant and two petrol engines with six and eight cylinders. Detailed fine-tuning of these engines has been supplemented with addition fuel economy measures as part of the BlueEFFICIENCY package. These include aerodynamic optimisation, demand-controlled fuel pumps and the fuel-efficient gearshift programme for the standard 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission. These measures have enabled Mercedes-Benz developers to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to seven percent compared to the preceding models. By means of additional well-aimed aerodynamic measures, the Mercedes-Benz engineers have also managed to reduce wind noise, thus further enhancing the standard of ride comfort.
S 300 L comes with V6 engine, total displacement of 2,997 cc, 7-speed automatic transmission provides rated outputs of 161 kW/219 hp at 6,000 rpm, rated torque 300 Nm at 2,500 – 5,000 rpm, acceleration 0 – 100 km at 8.2 seconds, top speed at 245 km/h., average fuel consumption of 10.8 km/litre and CO2 emission at 219/km.
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY L comes with V6 engine, total displacement of 2,987 cc, 7-speed automatic transmission provides rated outputs of 155 kW/211 hp at 3,800 rpm, rated torque 540 Nm at 1,600 – 2,400 rpm, acceleration 0 – 100 km at 7.8 seconds, top speed at 250 km/h. With diesel fuel consumption of 12.9 km/litre and CO2 emissions of 202 grams per kilometre, the S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (155 kW/ 211 hp) likewise boasts outstanding figures for the luxury class. Mercedes-Benz achieves this exemplary efficiency with a tailor-made BlueEFFICIENCY package, which also includes closed underbody panelling and decoupling of the 7G TRONIC automatic transmission at standstill.
S 500L comes with V8 engine, total displacement of 5,462 cc, 7-speed automatic transmission provides rated outputs of 285 kW/388 hp at 6,000 rpm, rated torque 580 Nm at 2,800 – 4,800 rpm, acceleration 0 – 100 km at 5.4 seconds, top speed at 250 km/h., average fuel consumption of 8.8 – 9.0 km/litre and CO2 emission at 260/km. |
Unique combination of driver assistance systems
A world-first combination of state-of-the-art assistance and protection systems is available for the new generation S-Class. Many of these systems are also available in the new E-Class, which has been on the market since the end of last year. The new assistance systems turn the models of the E- and S-Class into "intelligent" partners for their drivers. The car is able to "see", "feel", to respond "instinctively" to detected dangers and to act "on its own initiative" in order to avoid accidents or to reduce the severity of accidents.
"Similarly to the established Mercedes inventions ABS, ESP®, Brake Assist and PRE-SAFE®, the new assistance systems are also geared to the realities of how accidents occur and what consequences they entail," said Dr. Alexander Paufler, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand). "The aim in developing these systems was to prevent particularly common and serious collisions. With this concept, the S-Class not only protects its own occupants but also plays a key role in enhancing safety for other motorists," Dr. Paufler adds.
To this end, Mercedes-Benz also deploys cameras which scan the road far ahead of the vehicle, monitor the surrounding area and interpret typical critical situations. Such cameras are employed in the standard available Adaptive Highbeam Assist system, for example. This system detects vehicles with their lights on which are travelling towards or ahead of the car in which the system is fitted and controls the headlamps such as to ensure the largest possible range without dazzling other drivers.
The Sindelfingen-based engineers have also enhanced Night View Assist, which is now equipped with a special pedestrian detection function: as soon as the system detects pedestrians ahead of the car, they are highlighted on the display to make them more readily noticeable. |
Drowsiness detection on the basis of more than 70 parameters
With the drowsiness detection system ATTENTION ASSIST, the S-Class has a very sensitive feel for the attention level of its driver, and warns him in good time when he becomes drowsy. This innovative technology continuously monitors more than 70 different parameters. Once the high-resolution steering angle sensor recognises the steering behaviour that typically indicates the onset of drowsiness, a warning signal is sounded and "ATTENTION ASSIST. Break!" appears in the instrument cluster.
State-of-the-art multimedia technology
In line with its self-assured character and its claim to be a technological trendsetter, the new generation S-Class also sets standards where onboard infotainment is concerned. As a world first, on request Mercedes-Benz will equip its flagship model with the new SPLITVIEW technology for the COMAND control and display system centrally located in the centre console. This innovative display concept allows the driver and front passenger to view different content simultaneously on one and the same screen.
Design: a muscular, self-assured presence
The modified design reflects the effortless superiority and power of the S-Class Saloon. It is characterised by the more pronounced arrow-shape of the radiator grille, plus a new front bumper with a discreet light-catching contour and a chrome strip below the cooling air intakes. The headlamps have bi-xenon technology with Intelligent Light System.
An even more dynamic look is ensured by the LED Light package with its striking LED arrays for daytime driving lights, indicators and marker lights. These lend an unmistakable day-and-night design to the front end. The rear end is characterised by tail lights in an innovative LED design. Here too, a total of 52 LEDs in the form of a double-C form an unmistakable light signature.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class models are already available in the showrooms of authorized dealers nationwide and can be ordered now.
Overview of prices for the S-Class :
S 300 L - Baht 7,799,000
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY L - Baht 7,999,000
S 500 L - Baht 10,999,000
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