S-Class (W223) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)

[CrunchSlaughtered]

I have a confession - I've never been in an S-Class. Any S-Class. I guess I'm missing out no?

I've been a couple of times. In the trunk.

 

[SDNR]

This would have to be the most conservative evolution of the S Class ever. I like it - it's prettier than the new Rolls-Royce Ghost but not as beautiful as the Bentley Flying Spur. The Maybach is to be debuted in November.

 

[TheDeadMan]

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

The side profile of this car is an absolute winner. The transition from the upright W222 to the sleaker W223 is similar to going from the W140 to the W220.

 

[Yaz]

I have a confession - I've never been in an S-Class. Any S-Class. I guess I'm missing out no?

You haven't lived your life then

 

[Sonder]

 

[Deleted member 1071]

My favorite shot of the car so far.

I really like the design of the cars' flanks, especially the area containing and surrounding the rear wheel arches. Organic, elegant yet athletic blistering with a high wheelarch opening crest nicely accentuated by way of a mass diminishing ridgeline. This works particularly well with the largest wheel options. Perhaps a bit "audiesque" (as in previous gen A6), but still, very appealing.

 

[Rolf]

I like this wood trim and light coloured interior, its so classy. The metal cover for the rotating tweeter speaker on top of the door looks amazing, like a jewel.

The rear 3/4 view of the S-class in darker and lighter colours looks top class.

 

[dalab]

I have a confession - I've never been in an S-Class. Any S-Class. I guess I'm missing out no?

You missed being in what I would describe as "pure solidity" even the 70s, structurally they have always been tanks, a great feeling

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Another great shot that has a tall car (1500mm-too tall) appearing quite lowslung.

 

[Shellshock]

Sad, but hopefully in the near future they will fix it (like they did with the E class) only 1 optional ornament trim applies also to the centre console and get rid of the piano black, the "carbon" like trim
The rest come with piano black as far as i can see

 

[S600]

Sad, but hopefully in the near future they will fix it (like they did with the E class) only 1 optional ornament trim applies also to the centre console and get rid of the piano black, the "carbon" like trim
The rest come with piano black as far as i can see

they have shown only the carbon centre console but that means nothing. i think the centre console in different trims is available at the beginning.

 

[Shellshock]

they have shown only the carbon centre console but that means nothing. i think the centre console in different trims is available at the beginning.

They shown a lot of ornaments trim . Its clear for the matt wood (brown or black) the centre console remain piano black
Also the same for "designo piano black" They did the same when they introduced the E class in 2015/2016..but after 1 year they started to replace the centre console also

 

[S600]

They shown a lot of ornaments trim . Its clear for the matt wood (brown or black) the centre console remain piano black
Also the same for "designo piano black"

yes. like i said. they only shown the carbon centre console. but this means nothing.

 

[Rolf]

A CD factor of 0.22 is simply outstanding for a new car and this is achieved with a huge grill and big rear view mirrors. I remember 30 years ago their were a number of concept cars that were hitting CD's of 0.22 to 0.24.

With a Cd figure from 0.22*, the S-Class is one of the world’s most aerodynamic cars, and especially so in the luxury saloon segment. Although the frontal area (A) of the new S-Class has increased slightly to 2.5 sq. m., the drag coefficient has been reduced even further compared to the preceding model. The product of Cd and A is 0.56 sq. m.

The S-class has a lower CD than the Mercedes F100 Concept of 1991 which had a CD of 0,24 with its totally flush exterior windows.

Here are the cd values of selected Mercedes-Benz models from the period prior to the Second World War:

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
260 (W 02)	0.662	2.53	1.675
130 (W 23) rear-engine vehicle	0.516	1.953	1.008
170 V (W 136)	0.600	n/a	n/a
170 V (W 136) with aerodynamic body as developed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. W. Kamm (prototype vehicle)	0.361	2.0937	0.7558

Measured with cooling-air flow.


With a cd value significantly below 0.50, the model 220 (W 180) meets optimal conditions for better performance with lower fuel consumption thanks to more favourable aerodynamics, despite its larger body when compared with its predecessor.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
220 (W 180)	0.473	2.07	0.9791

Measured with cooling-air flow.

Yet another advancement became clear with the introduction of the W 111 model series in 1959. Compared with the “Ponton” (“pontoon”) W 180 model series, the drag coefficient had improved by 13 per cent. Despite a 3.86 per cent larger front surface area, the total aerodynamic resistance obtained by multiplying A by cd dropped by 9.7 per cent.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
220, 220 S, 220 SE (W 111)	0.411	2.15	0.8837

In fact, the flatter roof and lower rear end of the W 108 model series even resulted in a less favourable drag coefficient compared with the W 111 model series. Nevertheless the level achieved with the W 111 model series was essentially maintained: a 2.2 per cent higher cd value was accompanied by an 1.9 per cent decrease in front surface area, resulting in a nearly identical total resistance value from the combined front surface area and cd value.

Model series	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
W 108/109	0.420	2.108	0.8854

The W 116 model series, the first to be called Mercedes-Benz S-Class in official communications, achieved nearly the same values as the W 111 model series due to its high rear end and it scored a somewhat better in total resistance owing to its reduced front surface area.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
280 SE (W 116)	0.412	2.14	0.8817

As with the transition from the “pontoon” W 180 model series to the “tailfin” W 111 model series, the changeover from the W 116 model series to the W 126 model series marked not only a leap within the Mercedes-Benz model series; this S-Class also far outranked the international competition in its segment. The major optimising factors for a favourable drag coefficient were the sharper falling slope of the roofline, the high rear end with its rearward structure slightly tucked in at the sides, the steeper inclination of the windscreen (54 degrees), the recessed windscreen wipers, drip moulding integrated into the body, a stepless transition of the front wall pillars and a seamless transition from the bumpers to the body.
The success of all these measures was impressive: the cd value improved compared with the predecessor W 116 model series by 12.9 per cent – tops in the industry at that time. The front surface area decreased by roughly 1 per cent, and the total resistance by 13.3 per cent.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
280 SE (W 126)	0.359	2.1283	0.7641

By introducing new measures, the engineers were able to decrease the drag coefficient of the W140 by a further 16.4 per cent, thereby achieving a new record in this vehicle class. Although the frontal area increased by 12.2 per cent compared with the predecessor, (thus also earning it a new record in the comparison segment), this S-Class also had the most favourable total resistance value of all S-Class cars since the “pontoon” W 180 model series. This was made possible thanks to its drastically lower cd value. The W 140 beats the W 180 in this regard by 26.8 per cent and outperforms the legendary predecessor W 126 model series by 16.4 per cent. This fact is particularly astonishing given the car’s imposing overall appearance.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
300 SE 2.8 (W 140)	0.30	2.39	0.717

When the W 220 model series of the S-Class was presented in 1998, it again attained the top ranking in the luxury car class with a drag coefficient of 0.27. This value was achieved by a number of measures, in particular a slightly sharper slope of the front and rear windscreens, a boot lid with an integrated spoiler edge, a more tucked-in side body, a wheel spoiler in front of the front and rear wheels, a covered engine bay underbody, a sophisticated enclosure concept for the remaining underbody, and a speed-dependent vehicle lowering mechanism.
In connection with a 4.2 per cent smaller front surface area and 10 per cent lower cd value, the W 220 model series achieved a 13.8 per cent earning it a world record in this area at the time of its press launch.

Model	cd	A (m²)	cd × A
S 280 (W 220)	0.27	2.29	0.618

 

[Centurion]

They shown a lot of ornaments trim . Its clear for the matt wood (brown or black) the centre console remain piano black
Also the same for "designo piano black" They did the same when they introduced the E class in 2015/2016..but after 1 year they started to replace the centre console also

I have piano black trim in my M140i. Eventhough i am the only one who cleans the interior, with a dusting glove, there are still micro scratches on the surface.

A cheuffur driven sclass that is taken to car washes will have the gloss black areas looking completely shagged after just 1 year.

 

[Shellshock]

I have piano black trim in my M140i. Eventhough i am the only one who cleans the interior, with a dusting glove, there are still micro scratches on the surface.

A cheuffur driven sclass that is taken to car washes will have the gloss black areas looking completely shagged after just 1 year.

Yes, that is what i mean...in all the trims for the ornaments , only the carbon one has the centre console NOT in that ridiculous piano black
But again, anyone who consider, they need to ask their dealer starting with 2021...maybe by the end of 2021 they change that piano black centre console, based on the optional ornament you choose

 

[Centurion]

Yes, that is what i mean...in all the trims for the ornaments , only the carbon one has the centre console NOT in that ridiculous piano black
But again, anyone who consider, they need to ask their dealer starting with 2021...maybe by the end of 2021 they change that piano black centre console, based on the optional ornament you choose

I would be surprised if we will see pre cut PPF patterns sold online just for wrapping that centra section.

 

[S600]

shellshock are you familiar with how it works in 213? you can choose every trim. the centre console remains in black plastic. the centre console in the same trim is a different option.

 

[Shellshock]

Here in Europe...when i chose for the E class in mid 2016 ,the ornament, matt wood, the whole dashboard AND the centre console are in black matt wood. The E class FL its how you say it is now
And, another point...lets face it...when you present the S class in so many trims..the best leather, panoramic roof and so on, you never chose OTHER than plastic piano black just to show case its total beauty? COme on, its clear. I mean 0 pictures with that, we have only carbon and plastic piano black in all their promo pics and videos
Im sorry, but based on marketing and promo thing, i bet , at least here, at the start ONLY the carbon trim will be different for the middle console. So, not a lot of people will have high hopes...at least for 2021