S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)

[Wolfgang]

The C and the S have had a look alike relationship for years starting with the W126 and the W201 of the day. The W203 and W220 looked a lot alike too, its called a family resemblance, buy unlike Audi most people can tell Mercedes' apart from each other. What you're talking about is nothing new.

M

Agreed. Bruno Sacco calls it "horizontal affinity".

His long campaigned for “horizontal and vertical affinity” terms were used to describe the homogeneity and continuity of Mercedes-Benz designs over the years. He described the “horizontal affinity” as the common design cues between all the models in the Mercedes-Benz range, therefore creating a a powerful visual relationship between all the cars. In fewer words, this became known as common brand image between distinct models of the same manufacturer. The “vertical affinity” was the prerequisite for models not to be automatically rendered as a stylistic fossil each time a successor would appear, ensuring the timelessness of the designs. Sacco knew this was a very important desideratum for Mercedes-Benz, since the brand's status of longevity and reliability meant that the typical life cycle for a model was of a few decades.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bruno-sacco-italian-passion-meets-german-precision-2657.html

 

[Smithee]

Hi BBG, That is you is it not, in that little video you posted (post 2248) waving the other girl off?

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Hi BBG, That is you is it not, in that little video you posted (post 2248) waving the other girl off?

No, it's Tiffany "New York" Pollard from the Flavor of Love VH1 TV show.

 

[Human]

The C and the S have had a look alike relationship for years starting with the W126 and the W201 of the day. The W203 and W220 looked a lot alike too, its called a family resemblance, buy unlike Audi most people can tell Mercedes' apart from each other. What you're talking about is nothing new.
M

That's the truth, nothing but the truth, so help me God.

In fact the most mini-me cars in the German Auto Industry is factually the C-class and S-class. And as I predicted without any guessing and/or looking into some crystal ball, the W205 will mimic and be a scaled-down W222, that's 'brand bible' philosophy at M-B (IF the term 'brand bible' still exists at any of the Big German Three OEM's)

Other than that and apart from the recent and stupid (IMO) 'Sport Grille' - Huge Star for every car with the Three Pointed Star - LOL it rhymes! (and E-class FL is in my sights when referring to this stupid decision to let go of the nice W222-type/old Benz grille) All Benze's shared common design themes, that was as mentioned only the Sports-Mercedes e.g. SL, CL/SEC that got special treatment with the Large Star - Sport Grille. Hence me thinking it's stupid that the special theme/rule of old has been ditched and nowadays the Large Star - Sport Grille starts from the A/B entry level cars.

 

[Kratos-TM]

Mercedes S Class - The best car of the world

The combo of exterior and interior is almost exactly like my order. Oh such beauty! I can't wait!

 

[lukeswiss]

The details are really really nice.

 

[kiki voinea]

Mercedes S Class - The best car of the world

first S class that I have seen on this thread with Keyless Go

 

[Human]

first S class that I have seen on this thread with Keyless Go

And that should IMHO, really be standard kit, I mean really! WTF?

The details are really really nice.

IMO, M-B could have done just that little bit more, could have gone just the extra mile...J/K Details and craftsmanship is Premium A+++ no doubt.

 

[GermanCarFan]

first S class that I have seen on this thread with Keyless Go

well it's not the first one with keyless go, this car has it too, but you can't see it from outside:

the new S-Class also arrived at us in Slovenija:

 

[Dawid21]

 

[Dawid21]

http://www.autogaleria.pl/fotografie/mercedes-benz/mercedes_s350_bluetec_l_edition1_migas_2013_05.jpg

 

[Amat46]

and they say that head light so huge and could have been designed better. See how well proportionate it is and how it is jells with the design lines.

 

[kiki voinea]

and they say that head light so huge and could have been designed better. See how well proportionate it is and how it is jells with the design lines.

haters gonna' hate

How I see a good car/product ? By the number of sellings....And the S is the king by worldwide average at this class


OFFICIAL INFO: Mercedes S class versus Audi A8

2006- Mercedes 85,900 vs. Audi 22,468
2007- Mercedes 85,500 vs. Audi 22,182
2008- Mercedes 90,600 vs. Audi 20,140
2009- Mercedes 53,400 vs. Audi 8,599
2010- Mercedes 66,500 vs. Audi 22,435
2011- Mercedes 68,969 vs. Audi 38,542
2012- Mercedes 65,128 vs. Audi 35,932

In 2010 when the new A8 was released,Mercedes sold 3 times better then A8,although the S class was on the market since 2006....

 

[MAJESTIC]

Dammnnnn, it is so amazing to see how great the S dominated the class in sales, despite being the most expensive in the group. Kudos to Mercedes!

 

[Merc1]

Look at the per-recession numbers. The W222 might not even hit those heights again.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Toyota has grafted the W222's lights on to the facelifted Prado:

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

There's far less similarity between the W221 and the W204. It looks like the W222 and w205 will share more DNA.

 

[-NeObLaZtEr-]

^IMO, this was the optimal level of similarity between the two. Not too similar, but not too different - just enough hints here and there. IMO, they shouldn't be photocopies of each other, like it was the case with the W220-W203. The W204 had a cuteness to it while still being just reminiscent enough of the S, this is obviously subjective, but every C should fit that description reasonably well. To look like a baby S through the design, not just a shortened one. We'll have to wait and see whether they chose the W203 route or the W204 route.

 

[Tom S.]

I've been a member for about two weeks. Is this normal for each forum to degenerate into "My car is better than your car"? I'd rather know now and just look elsewhere for actual content about the V222.

Speaking of actual content, what's the scoop on WiFi in the car? I read something implying it was standard but that seems like it would be a subscription thing. I saw no options for it when I ordered. A related question is if I connect my iPhone to the car, will it use that for data ( like Yelp and Google)?

I suspect current offerings on the 2013 offerings are similar but my E350 ragtop does not have that (2011 CPO).


Thanks

Tom

 

[714Merc]

http://www.autogaleria.pl/fotografi...des_s350_bluetec_l_edition1_migas_2013_05.jpg

Here are some more pics... Thanks Dawid21...
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