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

[Wolfgang]

BTW, another S600 rumor emerged from MB Passion recently. In addition to the S600 LWB (V222) with more rear legroom and more suitable for being chauffeured, the S600 will also be offered as SWB for folks who like to drive themselves.

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[Boogala]

The S-class is just that exceptional to me. The Bentley is behind on technology, the Ghost can't be driven in a swift manner (I get impatient sometimes) without letting you know your inputs are rude and promptly leaning over on its soft suspension to an occasionally comical degree. So it will be reserved for formal occasions, while the S550 will be for taking clients out and getting me where I need to go on a daily basis.

Serpens, where are you located?

 

[714Merc]

This car looks really sweet in classic black... Does anyone know what language this is?

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[GermanCarFan]

This car looks really sweet in classic black... Does anyone know what language this is?

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language is slovenian and the man doing the presentation is Janez Bedina aka Sonder

 

[714Merc]

language is slovenian and the man doing the presentation is Janez Bedina aka Sonder

I thought he looked familiar... But, video taken in Munich? Car has Munich plates...

 

[GermanCarFan]

I thought he looked familiar... But, video taken in Munich? Car has Munich plates...

Yes, the first thing he says is: "we are here at mercedes-benz Munich..."

 

[Dawid21]

Mercedes S500 4MATIC

 

[LaArtist]

So beautiful!

 

[Sonder]

I thought he looked familiar... But, video taken in Munich? Car has Munich plates...

Jap, thats me with my video.
I come from Slovenija, but have my own company in Munich, thats why the car was tested there

 

[Sonder]

Jap, thats me with my video.
I come from Slovenija, but have my own company in Munich, thats why the car was tested there

I must take some time and make some english subtitles to this

 

[DjordjeC63]

@Sonder

Nice review!

 

[Star&Car]

Droped by the dealer hoping to check out one of these,and yes there was an S400L hybrid on the floor.After staring at it from every angle and taking a sit from driving position to rearseat(the latter of which is so impressive) I just walked out of the hall with a big smile on my face.totally convinced.

 

[Dawid21]

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[hoffmeister_fan]

remind me again, when do these puppies arrive Stateside?

 

[Serpens]

They're already here. I test drove a silver on black one over the weekend.

 

[Merc1]

remind me again, when do these puppies arrive Stateside?

Oct 15th is the on sale date. I would suspect most dealers will get some this weekend for prep and sale on Tuesday of next week. All dealers already have a demo car.

M

 

[Tom S.]

Can anyone comment on how the WiFi hotspot works? Specifically, what provides the data connection for the car to get to the Internet? I presumed one had to connect the car to a smartphone (iPhone for example) and the car would then use that to get to the Internet. That seems logical. However, if one uses the hotspot, then you would need tethering of some sort. Another option is that the subscription fee for MBrace includes the mobile connection to the local network.

I read this on the MBUSA site:

No need to leave the Internet at home, or to worry about your cell-phone plan's data usage rates with the standard in-car WiFi. Your S-Class is a rolling WiFi hotspot, with a secure, high-speed connection that powers such features as the search tools of Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™ and the endless entertainment of TuneIn world radio. Your passengers can sign in as well, with as many as four external wireless devices at a time, helping keep everyone connected on the go.

The part about no need to worry about your cell-phone's data usage makes me think this is done with an internal LTE hotspot that connects to a network wihtout need for any external phone.

Does anyone know for sure?

Thanks,

Tom Schaefer

 

[Merc1]

Wow, I didn't know this. The Audi A8 has some company now. I would imagine that is exactly how it works, but no tethering needed??

M

 

[Kratos-TM]

Getting closer and closer!

 

[DjordjeC63]

Can anyone comment on how the WiFi hotspot works? Specifically, what provides the data connection for the car to get to the Internet?

SIM card?