New generation of the S-Class arrives

Mercedes-Benz presents the new 221 series S-Class to the press, with which a new generation takes the lead in automotive engineering. The luxury saloon appears in the showrooms of dealerships and company-owned outlets in the autumn.The launch showcases a dozen inovations, including ADAPTIVE BRAKE, active Night View Assist and the further developed assistance systems DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist PLUS. The enhanced COMAND system, the central control element of which is the new COMAND controller on the transmission tunnel, provides very rapid access to frequently required functions. The simplified operation of increasingly complex functions tangibly makes life easier for the driver. The new S-Class also features an all-new V8 engine with four-valve technology. The first representative of the innovative M 273 engine series has a displacement of 5 litres and output of 285 kW / 388 hp.