New Mercedes-Benz S-Class In Depth (Part 2)

Active Body Control: This active suspension system is even more efficient than before. It provides maximum comfort and handling dynamics.

Optional, standard in theS 600

Active Light System: The headlamps follow the driver's steering movements.

Optional in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps

ADAPTIVE BRAKE: This newly developed braking system assists the driver when moving off on gradients and in city traffic.

Standard

Adaptive brake lights: Flashing brake lights warn vehicles behind in an emergency braking situation.

Standard

Adaptive front airbags: The front airbags deploy in two stages, depending on accident severity.

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Aerodynamics: With a Cd-value of only 0.26, the new S-Class is among the most aerodynamically efficient cars.

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AIRMATIC: The air suspension system has been developed further for improved comfort and dynamism. It works together with the Adaptive Damping System. 

Standard

Aluminium: The doors, bonnet, front wings, boot lid and other components are made from this lightweight material.

Standard

Automatic climate control: This newly developed system has four temperature zones and offers numerous adjustments for individual climatic comfort.

Standard

Belt force limiters: This technology reduces the belt forces acting on the occupants during a crash. 

Standard for the front and outer rear seats

Belt tensioners: Seat belt slack is instantly taken up during a crash.

Standard for all seats

Bi-xenon headlamps: Gas-discharge lamps for dipped and high beam improve safety at night.

Optional

Brake Assist PLUS: This radar-based system recognises potential rear-end collisions and calculates the brake servo assistance required to prevent an accident. Optimal brake pressure is immediately available.

Optional in conjunction with DISTRONIC PLUS

Child seat recognition: A transponder system automatically recognises whether a rear-facing child seat is installed, and deactivates the front passenger airbag if this is the case.

Standard

COMAND: The system integrates operation of the radio, DVD-player and telephone.

Standard

Cornering light: More safety at junctions and when travelling at low speed through tight bends.

Optional in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps

Crash boxes: Impact-absorbing elements in the front end can be inexpensively replaced following a minor crash.

Standard

Crash sensors: Eleven sensors supply data about the type and severity of the impact during an accident. They include front sensors positioned well forward, pressure sensors in the doors and a rollover sensor.

Standard

DISTRONIC PLUS: This improved proximity control system brakes the S-Class to a standstill in stop-and-go traffic.

Optional

Dynamic multicontour seat: Thanks to new piezo valves, the seat responds to steering movements even more quickly and provides perfect lateral support.

Optional

Ecology: The new S-Class is the first car to possess an environmental certification, which confirms the environment-oriented development process of the Saloon.

Standard

ESP®: This safety system has new functions such as trailer stabilisation and warns of pressure loss in the tyres.

Standard

Headlamp Assist: A sensor on the windscreen detects failing light and automatically switches on the headlamps.

Standard

High-tech steel: High-strength and ultra high-strength steels improve safety and rigidity. Half of all the bodyshell components are made from such high-tech steels.

Standard

KEYLESS-GO: The doors and boot lid can be opened without a key.

Optional

LINGUATRONIC: The voice control system operates the radio, navigation system and telephone.

Optional

Massage function: Seven air chambers in the backrest are inflated and deflated in sequence to massage the back muscles.

Optional in conjunction with dynamic multicontour seats

Multicontour seat: Air chambers enable the seat contours to be adjusted to the individual occupant.

Optional 

Multifunction steering wheel: Steering wheel keys are used to control the radio, telephone, navigation system and other units.

Standard

Navigation: The data for the Europe-wide navigation system COMAND APS are stored on a hard disc, making even faster route calculation possible.

Optional

NECK-PRO: The sensor-controlled front head restraints are moved forward during a rear-end collision.

Optional

Night view assist: Infrared headlamps and a cockpit display considerably improve the driver's vision at night.

Optional in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps

Paintwork: Nano-technology makes the paintwork more scratch-resistant and ensures a glossier sheen.

Standard

Panoramic sliding roof: This new development has twice the usual area of glass.

Optional

Park assist: This system assists the driver when parking and warns of an impending collision when reversing.

Optional in conjunction with DISTRONIC PLUS

Parking brake: The parking brake is easy to operate thanks to an electric motor.

Standard

Particulate filter: This system developed by Mercedes-Benz operates without additives and significantly reduces the already low particulate emissions.

Standard

Pedestrian protection: Mercedes-Benz has designed the bonnet, wings, bumpers and other components so that they absorb impact energy in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.

Standard

PRE-SAFE®: Anticipatory safety measures are taken to protect the occupants if an accident risk is detected.

Standard

Reversing camera: The area behind the S-Class is shown in the COMAND display, and coloured directional lines show a precisely calculated path into a parking space.

Optional

Seat ventilation: This further improved technology is based on six fans in the seat cushion and backrest.

Optional

Seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC: The world's only automatic car transmission with seven ratios is combined with DIRECT SELECT electronic control.

Standard in the V6 and V8 models

Sidebags: These side airbags (front and rear) reduce the risk of injury in a lateral collision.

Standard

Sound system: A multi-channel system with innovative digital technology provides surround-sound on every seat.

Optional

TV reception: The tuner receives both digital TV programmes (DVB-T) and analogue broadcasts.

Optional

Windowbags: This large airbag extends from the A to the C-pillar like a curtain during a crash, reducing the risk of head injuries.

Standard