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

[hannaz]

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[Merc1]

Clearly the Cadillac doesn't compare. Next.


M

 

[sako97]

Clearly the Cadillac doesn't compare. Next.


M

I drove one the other day - All Cadillac cabins are cramped because they insist on having big center consoles and big front seats; akin to last generation BMWs. The interior is matte black plastic galore with little sense of luxury. Ride quality was 5 series-like on NY streets.

Livery companies don't have much interest in the XTS or CT6 because of the lack of full-size sedan space or comfort. They've upgraded from Town Cars to the S Classes because American manufacturers have yet to develop a true a replacement to the Town Car, which was spacious, comfortable, and very reliable.

I'm not sure who in the right mind would pay $89k for a CT6 Platinum when a decently equipped 740i, A8, LS460, Panamera 4, and Range Rover HSE are about the same price.

 

[Centurion]

Those door panels make me feel sick That's not luxury.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

We’ve already told you about Mercedes’ plans to bring back straight-six engines, but following a future technology presentation by the brand we can add that all versions of the new gasoline six will be equipped with a beefy 48-volt motor-generator unit that will, in effect, make any car equipped with it a mild hybrid.

This new M256 engine will be launched in the facelifted S-class that will make its debut next year, although as the current entry-level U.S. S-class ships with a V-8 the six-cylinder variant is unlikely to come here. But Mercedes-Benz says that the new engine will quickly go on to replace almost all applications of the existing gasoline V-6. Although we don’t have any power figures for the internal combustion side of the powertrain, the company says that the starter-generator can deliver up to 18 horsepower of assistance and harvest up to 20 horsepower of regenerative braking. Being mounted directly to the crankshaft, it can also be used to start the engine in a fraction of a second, although the lack of any clutch to disengage it means that the system can’t provide electric-only operation and can only assist while the gasoline engine is turning at less than 2000 rpm. Despite the 48 volt battery having a paltry 0.9-kWh capacity, the carmaker tells us that the system delivers economy improvements of between 10 percent and 15 percent.

What it doesn’t have is an official moniker. “We’re still searching for a name for it,” Jurgen Schenk, the E-class drivetrain boss admitted, although he also said that cars fitted with it are unlikely to carry any kind of “hybrid” badging. We’re told the 48V system will effectively replace all non-plug-in hybrids among Mercedes models with a north-south engine orientation, save for the S-class hybrid.

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The straight six is the second engine spun off from Mercedes’s new modular architecture, and is closely related to the OM654 four-cylinder diesel that the company recently introduced in Europe-market versions of the new E-class. A straight-six diesel will follow—bringing back memories of the immortal 300D models that Mercedes sold here in the Eighties—featuring the same motor-generator, although this is unlikely to make it to the States. There also will be four-cylinder versions fitted with a less complex belt-driven motor generator that can also add assistance. The M256 engine will get a particulate filter, being the first engine to get this diesel-cleaning technology, which will enable it to meet forthcoming ultra-tough emissions standards on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

[Rolf]

Those door panels make me feel sick That's not luxury.

I sat in one at the Qatar Motor Show this year and the interior really is low quality for the price and mostly market the car is targeted at. Hard plastics everywhere in the cabin and those door panels looked so bland and felt hollow when knocked with the knuckles. Cadillac don't have a hope in hell to match quality of let alone Infiniti, Lexus or now Hyundai with the Genesis, it needs to hire better interior designers and interior quality experts maybe pinch guys from Audi and Mercedes.

 

[Rolf]

Clearly the Cadillac doesn't compare. Next.


M

Its in the league of Hyundai Genesis and Kia K900 maybe but their interiors are even better LOL!

 

[mercpassion]

As promised some interiorshots

Simply superb, first of all it has great spec-everything one needs in the S, like the diamond leather, wood steering etc and secondly only a true car fan can keep his car in such excellent condition. If only all S-Class owners were as caring as yourself..

 

[Wolfgang]

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[sako97]

Not exactly sure what to think about this one:

A very expensive conversion, therefore this will likely be a 1of1 for some time.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Not exactly sure what to think about this one:

A very expensive conversion, therefore this will likely be a 1of1 for some time.

Looks like a S coupe grill? Not my style btw.

 

[domleo999]

S coupe lights and grill

Looks good haha! I'd love to see the s coupe with a classical grill.

 

[Monster]

A very expensive conversion, therefore this will likely be a 1of1 for some time.

Very interesting, do you have more detail of the modifications done to the car?

 

[DjordjeC63]

Its in the league of Hyundai Genesis and Kia K900 maybe but their interiors are even better LOL!

I think this Genesis suits better for "comparison":

 

[Rolf]

I sat inside the Hyundai Genesis a few days ago, it was the interior of the model I posted above not the new G90 model interior.

First of all I can say that I was pleasantly surprised about the build quality, although its not in the Audi/BMW and Mercedes league for solidity and materials, especially wood seem more plasticky, the overall feel is probably close to Lexus and Infinity and the seats and space were really comfortable and impressive.

The styling of the car looks quite neat especially the rear lights, the front grill looks anonymous at first but it does look quite classy overall.

In Qatar the car is really good value for money in 3.8 V6 trim, competing in price to top line Toyota Avalon and boasting more power 310hp compared to 273hp.

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Mick Briesgau]

^ sheer power disguised in an elegant design and colour = style

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Yaz]

Finally got to see the over badged S600 I mentioned a while back parked.
Missing the 4matic badge

And a lovely S63 @ MB of Manhattan

 

[sako97]

Finally got to see the over badged S600 I mentioned a while back parked.
Missing the 4matic badge

A bit hard to tell, that S600 is green, correct? If so, it's the very rare Emerald edition. The color is stunning in direct sunlight.

So many aftermarket badged cars on the streets - it's quite sad people feel inadequacies despite having an otherwise nice automobile. Either that or I lack education on the practical effects of DIY badge-engineering.