2013 Mercedes S-Class Mule First Spy Photos

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class first spy photo - 09.02.2010 / Copyright: SB-Medien

Influenced by the F700 Concept

By Michael Gauthier
February 9, 2010 8:01 am
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Photos

In its earliest stages of development spies have caught a 2013 Mercedes S-Class mule undergoing testing in Germany.

While the car is heavily camouflaged, it appears a little wider and longer than the current S-Class. Regardless, styling is expected to be influenced by the F700 concept of 2007.

Under the hood, we can expect Mercedes to introduce the new ‘MoVe' (modular V-6 and V-8) engines. While details are limited, the engines will feature direct injection and turbochargers. As previewed by the Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid concept, Mercedes will offer an S-Class plug-in hybrid that will be able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than six seconds while averaging at least 70 mpg (3.3 liters/100km).

On the performance side, the 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 from the S63 AMG will be replaced by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8. Despite this glimmer of good news, the V12s from the S600 / S65 AMG may be discontinued.

Source: motorauthority.com

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Comments (page 1 of 3)

2010S5

February 9, 2010 1:31 pm

I hope the front end isn't as ugly as the pre-facelift W221. The W220 S was the most beautiful S. Simply gorgeous IMO.

wjaprep

February 9, 2010 2:43 pm

i fully agree

benz_man

February 9, 2010 3:56 pm

It's looks were the only good thing going for it...

2010S5

February 9, 2010 7:29 pm

And considering the prestige of an S class, looks are pretty important.

accousticjama

February 9, 2010 7:59 pm

I completely agree.Mercedes went from setting the trend when it came to designing good looking cars to know producing the ugliest cars in the automotive industry. Why they ever copied Bangles designs is a mystery to me.

pismeov

February 9, 2010 10:11 pm

if you're referring to the trunk design on the w221 for being bangle-inspired, you must realize that this design first emerged on the maybach which predates the famed "bangle-butt".

as for the w220, as beautiful that car was (i liked it too when it came out), it was one of the most flawed s-classes ever made. it was problematic, did not have the quality of the previous w140 and certainly lacked the presence of both the w221 and w140. though the car was sleek, it was also small and underwhelming in presence. and in some angles it looked downright plain (like the side profile). and the interior, though modern and brimming with technology, did not have the quality that the w140 and its predecessors did. it would take a maybach and the w221 to match the older s-class' interior quality.

McNamara68

February 9, 2010 11:01 pm

i agree completely with pismeov. the w220 looked great but it was engineered during MB's cost-cutting Chrysler days. they featured cheap plastics and too many mechanical issues for a car with a star on the bonnet. the w221 is back to the build quality of the w140, it may even surpass it but only time will tell. but the best s-class in recent memory for me is without a doubt the w126. it had more presence than any other large luxury sedan i've ever seen. the w220 fits in, i've confused with the c-class from a distance looking at it from the rear. w126 hands down.

benz_man

February 10, 2010 5:01 am

The so called "bangle-butt", or high rear trunk-lid, is an aerodynamic trick to keep moving air attached to the vehicle body as long as possible. This creates considerably less turbulence behind the vehicle when it finally does separate. If you notice, EVERYONE is designing like this now. Complain about the looks each time you pass a gas-station... I love the W126(especially the coupes) but, for me, the 140 is king. (that may just be because I don't have to pay for service though, they are pigs lol)

2010S5

February 10, 2010 2:03 pm

The "Bangle Butt" was actually on Hyundai models like the Grandeur XG and the Elantra before either the Maybach or the BMW 7. I don't like the current S too much. It looks too much like a Maybach from the rear, the interior is just weird, feels like something between old-fashioned and abstract, and to me isn't as accommodating as the interior of an A8 or a 7 Series. And I never got quite used to the bug-eyed front. The thing about the W220 and even the W140 is that they had class, oozed elegance and were very conservatively handsome. I honestly don't see that in the W221. By all means it is a nice car, but to me it doesn't carry the prestige that previous generations had (and still have).

pismeov

February 10, 2010 9:45 pm

"the interior is just weird, feels like something between old-fashioned and abstract, and to me isn't as accommodating as the interior of an A8 or a 7 Series. And I never got quite used to the bug-eyed front. The thing about the W220 and even the W140 is that they had class, oozed elegance and were very conservatively handsome. I honestly don't see that in the W221. By all means it is a nice car, but to me it doesn't carry the prestige that previous generations had (and still have)."

the interior of the w221 was meant to be a break from the previous interiors of the w140 and w220 which were just littered with too many buttons. the w221 was a return to the simple, elegant, luxury style that the pre-w140 generations had while having more functionality than any generation before it. and its quality far outstrips the w220. and this is the most important thing for a car of this type. the w220 was derided for it cost-cutting. the interior was... humble in terms of quality--much like its style. although the w221 was more aggressively styled than its predecessors, this was a welcome change as the w220 was dull in its base forms and always needed an amg package to have more presence. and i don't understand by your mention of the "bug-eyed front". if you mean the headlights, the w220 also had projectors in it facelifted appearance. all in all, i think the w221 was the return to the imposing, large presence that the s-class lost with the w220. the w220 was small and underwhelming in its presentation. sure it was sleek and it may be a timeless design, but it was a humble design for a class that should be anything but.

Edited by user on February 10, 2010 at 9:56 pm

MTC

February 9, 2010 1:41 pm

Can't wait to see what technology Merc throw into the S

benzboy

February 9, 2010 1:43 pm

how can a car that weighs almost 2 times that of a prius, get better mpg 70 mpg is incredible, but i will believe when I see it. Still way to go mercedes benz.

alejandromad

February 9, 2010 2:33 pm

And the brakes will work also!

GRAVE

February 9, 2010 2:45 pm

Can't wait till 2012 to see how the best car in the world will look like, Oh why discontinue the 600? Its the best Luxury saloons ever and the most technological car in the market, and even the 65 is hell expensive but i hope they keep it, these monsters should remain in production

autoficianado

February 10, 2010 7:05 pm

...They did not say they would discontinue the 600 class vehicles...the article said the new 5.5 litre twin turbo AMG engine may replace the current V12s...much like what BMW does with the 760 which utilizes a 4.4 litre twin turbo. Both AMG and M power have stated the new models will downsize engines and use turbo charging to increase power and efficiency.

benz_man

February 11, 2010 6:47 am

The 760's got a 6.0L twin-turbo V-12...

wjaprep

February 9, 2010 2:46 pm

f700? hopfully not. No more rounded Mercs please! you guys are on the right track now with the W204 and W212, please keep it... "boxy" (?) like the W116, W126, and W140. Ive alweighs found the W221 to be to "rounded", the facelift helped ALOT

nendor

February 9, 2010 2:51 pm

no more news about the Mercedes Ocean Drive :( it is the best S Class

Edited by user on February 9, 2010 at 3:05 pm

McNamara68

February 9, 2010 4:19 pm

i fully agree. they should make the ocean drive 4-seat convertible and charge handily for it. that car was simply epic, so beautiful.

Razz

February 9, 2010 3:10 pm

I just wonder .. why would Mercedes Benz would like to change the perfect S Klasse from the present? I just love the way this car looks, it would be very difficult to improove something already taken near to perfection.

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