2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quick Reference Guide

Customer Availability:

• MY2014 S550 – September 2013, $92,900
• MY2014 S550 4MATIC – November 2013, $95,900

New Standard Equipment Highlights:

• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
• MAGIC VISION CONTROL
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• Burmester Sound System
• LED Ambient Lighting with choice of 7 colors with 5 dimming levels and 4 different dimming zones
• Two 12.3" high-resolution screens for head unit & instrument cluster

New Optional Equipment Highlights:

• MAGIC BODY CONTROL: Uses stereo camerato perform road surface scan, adjustment of damping of suspension automatically and to individual or multiple wheels at once. Chassis is adjusted within fraction of a second for the best driving comfort.
• ENERGIZING massage function: Unique seat massage function based on the hot-stone principle
• Rear Seat Package: Rear seatbelt airbags, PRE-SAFE® Rear, 4-Zone Climate Control, Chauffeur Package
• Warmth & Comfort Package: Heated steering wheel, heated front/rear armrests, heated & active ventilated rear seats, power rear seats, memory rear seats, rear heated seats
• Air Balance Package: Fragrance, ionization and filtration of air through the HVAC system
• New generation Driver Assistance Package: Active Lane Keeping Assist with additional functionality on slower/standing cars, crash barriers, overtaking cars, and oncoming traffic, DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist & BAS PLUS® with Cross Traffic Assist, PRE-SAFE Brake with Pedestrian Recognition
• New generation Active Parking Assist: Semi-automatic curbside parking function

Model Positioning:

• The highest expression of the Mercedes-Benz brand
• Industry-leading, refined & luxurious interior
• Innovations in the areas of comfort, entertainment and safety trailblazing, efficient drive concepts and fuel economy

The main competitors:

BMW 7 Series
Audi A8
Lexus LS

Safety Features Highlights:

• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Surround View Camera
• Active Parking Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist & BAS PLUS® with Cross Traffic Assist
• Rear seatbelt airbags and Rear Active Belt Buckles that pre-tension
• PRE-SAFE Impulse (seat belt action)
• Night View Assist PLUS
• PRE-SAFE PLUS for rear-end collision
• PRE-SAFE Brake with Pedestrian Recognition

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