The Mercedes Benz S-Class: automobile comfort of the highest standard.
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S‑Class: the epitome of automobile comfort
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Every generation of vehicles provides ground-breaking solutions to the expectations of customers with regard to comfort
An examination of the definition of comfort
The automobile: the driver’s partner
New interfaces
Climate and ergonomics
Comfort highlights in the S‑Class and its predecessor model series
Mercedes‑Simplex 60 hp (1903 to 1905)

Emil Jellinek’s Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP touring limousine. The vehicle has belonged to the company’s vehicle collection since 1952 and has been on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum for many years now.
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Cutting-edge high-performance engine: large-displacement four-cylinder engine with overhead inlet valves for superior performance
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A spacious body with comfortable padded seats and top-quality fabric covers
Mercedes-Benz Nürburg, W 08 (1928 to 1933)

Mercedes-Benz Nürburg (W 08, 1928 to 1933). The Nürburg 460 in the photo dates from 1929.
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First Mercedes-Benz series passenger car with an eight-cylinder engine
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Luxurious and spacious Pullman body
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High-speed transmission system as special equipment (as from 1931, in conjunction with increased cubic capacity)
Mercedes-Benz 770 “Super Mercedes”, W 07, W 150 (1930 to 1943)

Mercedes-Benz 770 ‘Grand Mercedes’ (W 07, 1930 to 1938). The car in the photo dates from 1931.
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First series production car with an eight-cylinder supercharged engine
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High-speed transmission system (five-speed manual transmission as from 1938)
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De Dion rear axle (as from 1938)
Mercedes-Benz 320, W 142 (1937 to 1942)

Mercedes-Benz 320 (W 142, 1937 to 1942). The Pullman limousine in the photo dates from 1939.
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All-synchromesh four-speed transmission (with remote action gear as from 1939)
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Pullman Saloon (series production with exterior case for luggage as from 1939)
Mercedes-Benz 300, W 186 and W 189 (1951 to 1962)

Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 186 / W 189, 1951 to 1962). The car in the photo dates from 1952.
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Cutting-edge six-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft
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Electrically-operated torsion bar suspension to compensate the height under heavy loads
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Heating system with blower as standard
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Air conditioning system as special equipment (as from 1958)
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Power-assisted steering as special equipment (as from 1958)
Mercedes-Benz 220, W 187 (1951 to 1954)

Mercedes-Benz 220 (W 187, 1951 to 1954). The car in the photo dates from 1951.
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Cutting-edge six-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft
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Heating system with blower as an option
Mercedes-Benz 220 /220 S/220 SE, W 180/W 128 (1954 to 1959)

Mercedes-Benz 220 (W 180, 1954 to 1956). The car in the photo dates from 1955.

The basis for comfortable driving: the single-joint swing axle first appeared as standard in the Mercedes Benz 220 (W 180) in 1954.
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Increased spatial comfort due to modern Ponton shape
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Front suspension subframe
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Single-joint swing axle with low centre of rotation
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Heating system with blower as standard, individually regulated for driver and front passenger
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Hydraulic automatic “Hydrak” clutch as special equipment (as from 1957)
Mercedes-Benz 220 to 300 SE long, W 111/W 112 (1959 to 1965)

Mercedes-Benz 220 SE (W 111, 1959 to 1965). The car in the photo dates from 1964.
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Four-speed automatic transmission (as from 1961)
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Air suspension (300 SE, as from 1961)
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Long version available (300 SE, as from 1963)
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Central locking as special equipment (300 SE long)
Mercedes-Benz 600, W 100 (1963 to 1981)

Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100, 1963 to 1981). The car in the photo dates from 1963.
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Powerful, large-displacement V8 engine
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Four-speed automatic transmission
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Air suspension
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Power-assisted steering
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Convenience hydraulic system for seat adjustment, opening and closing doors, windows and the boot
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Electronically controlled heating and ventilation system
Mercedes-Benz 250 S to 300 SEL 6.3, W 108/W 109 (1965 to 1972)

Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 (W 108, 1965 to 1972). The car in the photo dates from 1972.
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Hydropneumatic compensating spring on rear axle
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Air suspension (300 SEL, 300 SEL 6.3, 300 SEL 3.5)
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Top-of-the-range 300 SEL 6.3 with powerful V8 engine with an output of 250 hp (184 kW), and sports car performance (as from 1968)
Mercedes-Benz S‑Class W 116 model series (1972 from 1980

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 116 series (1972 to 1980). The 450 SEL 6.9 model in the photo dates from 1980.

Premiere for hydropneumatics: the Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (116 model series) from1975 was equipped with hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension.
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Dirt-deflecting tail lights, dirt-deflecting side windows
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Cruise control as special equipment (as from 1975)
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Double wishbone front axle with zero scrub radius
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Coupled-link axle with anti-squat control (450 SE, 450 SEL, 450 SEL 6.9)
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Automatic transmission with torque converter as special equipment (standard on 450 SE, 450 SEL, 450 SEL 6.9)
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Self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension (450 SEL 6.9, as from 1975)
Mercedes-Benz S‑Class W/V 126 model (1979 to 1991)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 126 series (1979 to 1991). The 500 SEL model in the photo dates from 1982.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon of model series 126. The designation SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel and instrument panel indicates that this vehicle is equipped with belt tensioners and airbags for the driver and front passenger. “SRS” stands for “supplementary restraint system”.
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Electrically adjustable steering column as special equipment (as from 1985)
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Automatic limited-slip differential as special equipment for the six-cylinder models (as from 1985)
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Acceleration skid control system ASR as special equipment for V8 models (as from 1985)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W/V 140 model series (1991 to 1998)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 140 series (1991 to 1998). The 600 SEL model in the photo dates from 1991.
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First Mercedes‑Benz standard production passenger car with a twelve-cylinder engine; then the brand’s most powerful passenger car engine ever (600 SE, 600 SEL)
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Electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission (standard for V8 and V12 models, as from 1995)
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Speed-sensitive power steering
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Double-glazed side windows for maximum noise comfort
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Automatic climate control with activated charcoal filter and CO/NOX-sensitive sensors as standard (S 600) or as optional equipment
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Electrically folding exterior mirrors
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Power closing for doors and boot lid as special equipment
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Seat belts with automatic height adjustment
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Adaptive Damping System ADS as special equipment
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PARKTRONIC electronic parking aid as standard equipment (S 600, as from 1995) or as special equipment (as from 1995)
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Auto Pilot System APS navigation system as special equipment (as from 1995)
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TELE-AID emergency call system (as from 1997) as special equipment
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LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system as special equipment (as from 1996)
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Xenon headlamps with dynamic headlamp range adjustment as special equipment (as from 1996)
Mercedes-Benz S‑Class W/V 220 model series (1998 to 2005)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 220 series (1998 to 2005). The S 400 CDI model in the photo dates from 2002.

The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) forms a single compact unit with the air suspension in the AIRMATIC system by Mercedes Benz on the 220 model (1998 to 2005). Functions include self-levelling suspension for each individual wheel.
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7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with electronic control (S 430, S 500, as from 2004)
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AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically controlled Adaptive Damping System
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Active Body Control suspension as special equipment (standard in the S 600)
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Automatic headlamp mode
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COMAND control and display system with dynamic navigation system as special equipment
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Multi-zone automatic climate control with individual control at each seat depending on the sun’s position
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Luxury seats with ventilation and dynamic multicontour backrest as special equipment
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DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control as special equipment
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KEYLESS‑GO access and drive authorisation system as special equipment
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Bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic headlamp range adjustment as special equipment (as from 2002, standard in the S 600)
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4MATIC all-wheel drive as special equipment (S 430, S 500, as from 2002)
Mercedes-Benz S‑Class W/V 221 model series (2005 to 2013)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 221 series (2005 to 2013). The S 500 model in the photo dates from 2007.

Comfortable and environmentally-friendly: the hybrid module of the Mercedes Benz S 400 HYBRID of the 221 model series (2005 to 2013) consists of a disc-shaped electric motor located between the engine and the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission and also serves as a starter motor and generator.
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7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with electronic control and DIRECT SELECT steering wheel gearshift
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Active Body Control ABC suspension with crosswind stabilisation as special equipment (standard in the S 600)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE brake system
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Further development of DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control (with braking to a standstill) as special equipment
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Further developed COMAND system with controller on the transmission tunnel
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SPLITVIEW display as special equipment (as from 2009)
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Parking Assist as special equipment
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Active Night View Assist as special equipment
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Adaptive Full Beam Assist as special equipment (as from 2009)
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Speed Limit Assist as special equipment (as from 2009)
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Dynamic multicontour seats with new massage function
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Parking brake with electronic assistance.
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