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

[AHall]

I could have sworn we already saw a picture of the center console in wood?? Or was it just carbon fiber??

M

I think someone posted a picture of a matte black center console. This would be strange since there is not a matte black trim offered unless that is the open pore wood shown.

 

[Rolf]

Huge mistake. I can’t believe that. That center console area and that raised window switch area should be available in wood also. Big mistake.

M

The S-class cabin would look perfect if the center console and door switch surrounds would match the wood/carbon trim on the dash. They made the same mistake as when the E-class was introduced with the center console with this horrible shiny black piano wood/plastic. I bet after 6 months they will bring out options to have the center console in matching wood/carbon trim.

 

[AHall]

They will probable make the change to the console mid-life. Is that not what happen with the W221? I wonder why they limit the choices of trim. I guess you cannot please everyone, but the burl walnut has been around forever which is fine but I would like other choices of brown without the "pimp" stripes.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

The piano black panel makes the illusion that the central screen flows to the armrest. Putting other type of wood would disrupt the esthetic, because the bezels of the screen will contrast with the surrounding wood.

 

[burana800]

The piano black panel makes the illusion that the central screen flows to the armrest. Putting other type of wood would disrupt the esthetic, because the bezels of the screen will contrast with the surrounding wood.

That's probably Mercedes' train of thought as well. However, I think the carbon fiber version, where the flow isn't there, looks way better. So bring in the wood on the center console and the interior is complete.

 

[burana800]

I think someone posted a picture of a matte black center console. This would be strange since there is not a matte black trim offered unless that is the open pore wood shown.

It was a dark photo that had been lightened in Photoshop. The "opening" of the shadows creates this effect that resembles a matt black surface.

 

[Serpens]

I could have sworn we already saw a picture of the center console in wood?? Or was it just carbon fiber??

M

Just carbon fiber. I've been keeping close to this trim issue to understand their strategy over the last month. They're using improved coatings for this trim to resist scratches, I do know that. I know they've tried wood trim on the center console but cannot get an answer if we should actually expect it to be offered. This reminds me of when they were trying silks on the W222 and I couldn't get a straight answer as to whether it passed durability testing (it didn't).

 

[Luca]

@BrokLaser anyone know how to post a photo like that of Antracite in the other productions?

 

[hannaz]

I was talking to a friend working in Merc dealership in Dubai who happens to see the 223 prototype of Maybach last day, even though exterior was fully camouflaged he could see inside of the car. They were stopped from clicking pic of both ext & interior, however he said it felt longer than present Maybach and interior garnishing is more elegant than regular S-class. He was hesitating to talk more as they have to keep their protocol.

 

[Sonder]

My favorite

 

[Rolf]

I kinda like this S500 AMG line I chose with 21inch rims, anthracite blue metallic, macchiato beige nappa interior with burr walnut glossy brown wood. Total price with the different options 134,250Euros.

 

[AHall42631]

Maybach will probably have the plastic center console as well. I don't understand the pre-occupation with the Maybach. It is only a guess, but I suspect most of us would be interested in purchasing the non-Maybach version of S Class. So why do we care what they put in the Maybach?

 

[AHall42631]

Rolf, how does that price compare to a comparable W222? I am trying to determine expected price in US.

 

[martinbo]

The interior trim options are spectacular but this car's dash has one glaring problem, that floating screen for the driver's instruments just looks - frankly - tacked on.

 

[MichiB]

I kinda like this S500 AMG line I chose with 21inch rims, anthracite blue metallic, macchiato beige nappa interior with burr walnut glossy brown wood. Total price with the different options 134,250Euros.

Absolutely stunning combination

 

[Laurent T]

The interior trim options are spectacular but this car's dash has one glaring problem, that floating screen for the driver's instruments just looks - frankly - tacked on.

That's exactly what I kept on thinking after looking at all the recent pictures of the interior. I don't understand why they did such a "simple" integration. It looks like an afterthought, as if they wanted to go without driver's instruments (just use HUD), but finally added it.

 

[Amat46]

Nope! I've given the design enough time to digest and I can say I don't like the exterior or the interior. Long live the king W222

 

[AHall42631]

light steering wheel and seats?

 

[J.E]

My favorite

That combination, but in selenite grey metallic, please.

 

[bialkov]

Available for order now: New S-Class goes on sale

Stuttgart. New generation of the world's bestselling luxury sedan: The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is now available for order with prices starting at EUR 93,438[1]. Deliveries in Europe will start in December. Daimler Mobility AG offers individual financing and use models. The range spans from multi-year financing contracts and flexible leasing to long-term and short-term rentals, as well as on-demand mobility solutions and an in-car payment function.


The S-Class can be experienced with almost all senses — vision, touch, hearing, and smell — and also offers numerous innovations that provide driver support, protection and interaction, for example. The Driving Assistance Package and the MBUX infotainment system with the "Hey Mercedes" voice assistant come with many new functions, and both are integrated as standard. The large central display in portrait orientation is the visual highlight in the interior. In Germany, this screen features OLED technology as standard.


The most important options at a glance:

• At the touch of a button, the new 3D driver display (EUR 1,148.401) provides real depth perception of the surroundings for the first time, thanks to eye-tracking.
• The very large head-up display with augmented reality content (EUR 3,468.401 - in package with 3D driver display) is equally impressive.
• The MBUX Interior Assist (EUR 626.401) recognizes numerous desired control inputs by means of cameras in the overhead control panel and learning algorithms.
• Active ambient lighting (EUR 916.401) with around 250 LEDs is integrated into the driver assistance systems and can visually reinforce their warnings. Furthermore, the lighting can provide feedback acknowledging control inputs or "Hey Mercedes" commands.
• In the event of a severe frontal collision, the rear airbag[2] (EUR 580[3]) can considerably reduce the loads acting on the heads and shoulders of the belted outer rear seat occupants.
• Thanks to rear-axle steering (EUR 1,5083), the S-Class feels as maneuverable as a compact car around town.
• The revolutionary headlamp technology DIGITAL LIGHT (EUR 2,192.403) enables completely new functions, e.g. the projection of guidelines or warning symbols onto the road surface.

The model range and prices at the start of the S-Class [3]

		S 450 4MATIC	S 500 4MATIC	S 350 d	S 350 d 4MATIC	S 400 d 4MATIC
Transmission	automatic	9G-TRONIC
Engine (model series, configuration, number of cylinders)	M 256, I6	OM 656, I6
Displacement	cc	2;999	2,999	2,925	2,925	2,925
Output	kW/hp	270/367	320/435	210/286	210/286	243/330
at	rpm	5,500-6,100	5,900-6,100	3,400-4,600	3,400-4,600	3,600-4,200
Additional output EQ Boost	kW/hp	16/22	16/22	-	-	-
Peak torque	Nm	500	520	600	600	700
at	rpm	1,600-4,500	1,800-5,500	1,200-3,200	1,200-3,200	1,200-3,200
Additional torque EQ Boost	Nm	250	250	-	-	-
Combined fuel consumption[4] NEDC	l/100 km	8.4-7.8 (8.3-7.8)	8.4-7.8 (8.4-7.8)	6.7-6.2 (6.7-6.2)	6.9-6.4 (6.8-6.3)	7.0-6.5 6.9-6.4)
Combined CO2 emissions1 NEDC	g/km	191-178 (191-178)	192-179 (192-178)	176-163 (176-163)	183-168 (180-166)	186-171 (183-169)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	s	5.1	4.9	6.4	6.2	5.4
Top speed	km/h	250	250	250	250	250
Price from	Euro	(-) 106,650.40	(115,130) 117,786.40	(93,438) 96,094.40	(97,150) 99,806.40	(103,994) 106,998.40

These are the fuel consumption values according to WLTP [5]

		S 450 4MATIC	S 500 4MATIC	S 350 d	S 350 d 4MATIC	S 400 d 4MATIC
Combined fuel consumption[6] WLTP	l/100 km	9.5-7.8 (9.4-7.8)	9.5-8.0 (9.4-8.0)	7.7-6.4 (7.7-6.4)	8.0-6.6 (7.9-6.5)	8.0-6.7 (7.9-6.7)
Combined CO2 emissions4 WLTP	g/km	215-178 (213-177)	216-181 (214-181)	204-169 (201-168)	211-172 (209-171)	211-175 (209-175)

Values for the sedan with long wheelbase (V 223). Values for model with short wheelbase (W 223), if different, in brackets

Individual financing and usage models

The range of offers from Daimler Mobility AG for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class spans from multi-year financing contracts and flexible leasing to short-term and long-term rentals, on-demand mobility solutions, and an in-car payment function:

• At an effective annual interest rate of 3.99%, Mercedes-Benz Bank Group offers low-interest loans for the new premium sedan.
• The kilometer-based leasing from Mercedes-Benz Bank Group is offered for the new S-Class at attractive terms.
• For flexible and short-term uses, the S-Class can be rented on a daily basis from Mercedes-Benz Rent.
• For corporate customers, Athlon Germany GmbH offers full-serviced leasing, including fuel card service for employees eligible for a company car and periodic checks of the driver's licenses.
• Customers of FREE NOW can use an app to call a taxi version of the S-Class and pay for it on their smartphones.
• Chauffeur and concierge services provider Blacklane is ideal for airport transfers or longer business trips in the S-Class.
• In the new S-Class, drivers can pay for parking or fee-based Mercedes me connect services directly via Mercedes pay on the MBUX multimedia system or conveniently by app.

[1] All prices in this press release: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in Germany including 16% VAT. (Subject to the VAT rate effective at the time of delivery. Reduced tax rate in effect until December 31, 2020.)

[2] Available for the S-Class with long wheelbase

[3] All prices in this press release: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in Germany including 16% VAT. (Subject to the VAT rate effective at the time of delivery. Reduced tax rate in effect until December 31, 2020.)

[4] The values listed are the measured “NEDC CO2 values in accordance with Art. 2 No. 1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption figures were calculated on the basis of these values. A higher value may be relevant as the basis for calculating the motor vehicle tax. More information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new cars can be found in the publication “Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO₂-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch” (Guide to Fuel Consumption, CO₂ Emissions, and Power Consumption), which covers all new car models on sale in Germany and is available free of charge at all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (www.dat.de). Additional country-specific information on the available vehicles, including the WLTP figures, can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com

[5] The WLTP figures below for the listed vehicles are based on the consumption and CO2 values, which are valid for the German market and are provided solely as non-binding information. Depending on the equipment features selected, the values of the specific vehicle may be between the "WLTP minimum CO₂/consumption value" and the "WLTP maximum CO₂/consumption value. A higher value may be relevant as the basis for calculating the motor vehicle tax.

6 The values listed were determined according to the prescribed measuring procedure. These are WLTP CO₂ values within the meaning of Art. 2 No. 3 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption values were calculated on the basis of these values.