2014 S-Class Sedan Summary
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| Positioning | "The highest expression of the Mercedes-Benz brand." | ||
| Segment | Luxury Large Sedan (100% Long Wheelbase in U.S.) | ||
| MY14 Lineup | S550 S550 4MATIC S63 AMG |
09/2013 11/2013 11/2013 |
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| Comp. Set Market Share (2012 Retails) | S-Class 27.3% BMW 7-Series 25.7% Audi A8 13.9% Lexus LS 19.3% |
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1Vehicle Experience Study, Data Summary, 2012 |
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| S-Class Std. Equip. - Advantages | Competitor Std. Equip. - Advantages | |
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S-Class Product Highlights
Intelligent Drive
- Over 30 features, with 11 new or significantly enhanced
- DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
- PRE-SAFE PLUS for rear-end collision
- Autonomous emergency braking (PRE-SAFE Brake) for pedestrians
- PRE-SAFE Impulse*
- Night View Assist PLUS
- Rear seatbelt airbags and Rear Active Belt Buckles that pre-tension
Magic Body Control
- Uses stereo cameras to 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
- Note: Only available on 2WD models
Luxury/Amenities
- Warmth & Comfort Package with heated door panels, steering wheel, armrests, and seats in front/rear, etc.
- Air Balance Package with filtration, ionization and fragrance in HVAC. 4 different scents are available
- LED Ambient Lighting with choice of 7 colors with 5 dimming levels and 4 different dimming zones*
- Dynamic multicontour front seats with Hot Stone Massage
Interior Electronics & Technology*
- Two 12.3" high-resolution screens for headunit & instrument cluster
- Burmester Sound System with FrontBass
- mbrace2* with Mercedes-Benz Apps
- First automobile to have 100% LED lighting on the interior & exterior (with no incandescent lightbulbs)
S-Class Awards & Accolades
- Automotive Best Buy: Premium Large Vehicle - Consumer Guide 2013
- "Most Satisfying Car" - 2010 JDP APEAL
- 2012 Best Luxury Winter Vehicle of Year - New Eng. Motor Press Assoc.
* Standard equipment
