This brochure has been compiled by DaimlerChrysler AG of Germany and is distributed internationally. It provides a general indication of the range of models, features, optional extras and/or colours available in various countries. Some of the models, features, optional extras and/or colours shown may not be available in your country or may only be available in a different specification. Additionally some models, features, optional extras and/or colours may only be available in combination with others. For current and more specific information in relation to the range of models, features, optional extras and/or colours available in your country, and their pricing, you should contact your nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Dealer.
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This brochure has been compiled by DaimlerChrysler AG of Germany and is distributed internationally. It provides a general indication of the range of models, features, optional extras and/or colours available
in various countries. Some of the models, features, optional extras and/or colours shown may not be available in your country or may only be available in a different specifi cation. Additionally some models,
features, optional extras and/or colours may only be available in combination with others. For current and more specifi c information in relation to the range of models, features, optional extras and/or colours available in your country, and their pricing, you should contact your nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Car Dealer.
THE NEW S-CLASS
Be ahead. The S-Class
My S-Class 64
EQUIPMENT 66
Standard equipment 68
Optional extras 70
Light-alloy wheels 78
GENUINE ACCESSORIES 80
AMG BODYSTYLING 82
designo 84
COLOURS AND MATERIALS 90
Paintwork 92
Fabric and leather 94
Combination options 96
Wood 98
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Technical data 100
Dimensions 104
SERVICE 106
The S-Class 12
SAFETY – PRO-SAFE™ 14
PERFORM-SAFE 16
Night view assist 18
DISTRONIC PLUS 20
PRE-SAFE` 22
PASSIVE-SAFE 24
POST-SAFE 26
DYNAMISM 30
Diesel engines 32
Petrol engines 34
Transmission 36
Suspension 38
COMFORT 42
The long version 44
Seating comfort 46
Climate control 48
Control and display systems 50
Reversing camera 54
Entertainment 56
THE S 600 60
CONTENTS | 05
The tradition of innovation1959. Mercedes-Benz has always been a pioneerof innovative automotive technologies. In 1959,its “tailfin” model made history as the first pro-duction vehicle with safety passenger cell andcrumple zones.
2005. With the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz hasconfirmed its position as a pioneer. For examplewith the further improved DISTRONIC PLUSsystem including BAS PLUS. And a range of inno-vative comfort and convenience features, whichagain set standards.
The safety technology of tomorrow. In a car of today
The S-Class
Safety – PRO-SAFE ™
For the past 60 years, we’ve been shaping the future of safety PRO-SAFE™ – The 5P safety philosophy from Mercedes-Benz
2005. The new S-Class and its PRO-SAFE™ inte-grated safety philosophy confirm Mercedes-Benz’sposition as a safety pioneer. With PRO-SAFE™,the vision of accident-free driving has moved a further step closer to fulfilment.
Transforming this vision into reality requirescontinuous optimisation of vehicle and road safety,guided closely by real-world accident research.PRO-SAFE™ is an integrated safety philosophycomprising four successive stages: PERFORM-SAFE, PRE-SAFE`, PASSIVE-SAFE and POST-SAFE.PERFORM-SAFE comprises all features whichrelate to safe driving, which can detect and warnof critical situations in good time and which can provide appropriate assistance. PRE-SAFE`
comprises measures which put the occupantsand vehicle on standby for a possible impact if a high risk of accident is detected. The next stage,PASSIVE-SAFE, can provide optimised protec-tion for the passengers if an accident cannot beavoided, while POST-SAFE comprises all measures which help to raise the level of occu-pant protection following an accident.
In the new S-Class, all the various PRO-SAFE™disciplines have been extended and optimised.The new S-Class is proof that Mercedes-Benzdevelopment work will continue to define thefuture of safety.
Béla Barényi – here with a safety prototype
– is the acknowledged inventor of passive safety
engineering. His nameappears on the Mercedes-Benz patents for the safety
passenger cell with crumplezones and the safety
steering column
1959. It all started with a hidden revolution 46 years ago. When Mercedes-Benz presented thefirst production car with passive safety features,the innovations on board – the safety passengercell with crumple zones – were invisible to theobserver. These inventions were the brainchildof Béla Barényi, the Mercedes engineer whosetrailblazing passive safety inventions paved theway for Mercedes-Benz to become a pioneer inthis field.
In 1978, ABS made its breakthrough in the S-Class, and just three years later this was fol-lowed up by the world’s first car with airbag andbelt tensioners. Many more systems have beenadded to the list down the years, among them ESP`
and PRE-SAFE .̀
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The driver may not realise the danger. But the S-Class will PERFORM-SAFE – when comfort also means safety
PERFORM-SAFE is an important element in thePRO-SAFE™ safety philosophy. PERFORM-SAFEis based on the Mercedes-Benz belief that drivingshould be as comfortable and safe as possible.
All Mercedes-Benz vehicles are designed toreduce driver stress. Features such as windscreenwipers and vehicle lighting are controlled auto-matically by sensors, for greater operating conve-nience. And the COMAND system has an ergo-nomic design.
Relaxed, stress-free driving is also a themeof systems like night view assist and DISTRONICPLUS. For example night view assist allows youto spot an obstruction on the road sooner, even ifvisibility is severely impaired. DISTRONIC PLUSis the first cruise control system which also worksin stop-and-go traffic.
As well as stress relief, another function of PERFORM-SAFE is to defuse potential risks atthe earliest possible stage, to provide earlywarning of critical situations and to provide themost appropriate assistance.
Probably the most well-known example of a PERFORM-SAFE system is the Mercedes-Benz-developed Electronic Stability Program ESP`,which was first presented in 1995. The ESP` sen-sors identify any deviation from the intendedcourse and can trigger corrective action. ESP` ledto a drop of more than 42 per cent in the accidentrate for newly registered Mercedes-Benz vehiclesduring the period 2002/2003.
You can see at night what this road looks like in daylightNight view assist – easier driving even in critical situations
You’re driving on a dark road at night. In the dis-tance you can vaguely make out a bend, but be-fore you can begin to see more, you’re dazzled byoncoming headlamps.
The optional night view assist system addressesthis potentially hazardous situation by allowingyou to see obstacles even when the light from on-coming traffic is impairing visibility.
Night view assist illuminates the road withinfrared headlamps whose light beam is invisibleto the human eye. The scene monitored by theinfrared camera is projected as a greyscale imageonto an eight-inch multifunction display in theinstrument cluster. This image is similar to whatyou would see through the windscreen – withfull-beam illumination.
Night view assist, which can be switched on andoff as required, reduces driver stress when driv-ing under conditions of limited visibility – butwithout dazzling oncoming traffic. This means youare able to react to hazards sooner and are more relaxed when you arrive at your desti-nation – even after a long journey at night.
Test prop DC590100053816: soft toy deer, brownThe soft toy deer used during testing of night view assistwas quickly christened “Bambi” and it became a familiar faceon the test track during the development process. Thebeneficiaries of this development work are Bambi’s real-lifecounterparts in the wild. Thanks to night view assist, animalsand other hazards can now be spotted sooner
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In future, traffic jams may still delay your arrival. But they won’t fray your nerves DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS – for more relaxed driving in busy traffic
In1999, we developed the proximity control system DISTRONIC to make driving in busy trafficless stressful. Now our further improved versionof this stress-relieving system, the optional DISTRONIC PLUS, automatically helps you main-tain a safe following distance even in stop-and-gotraffic. DISTRONIC PLUS’s improved sensor systems monitor proximity to other traffic any-where in the speed range from 0 to 200 km/hand apply the brakes as soon as your vehiclestarts to get too close to the vehicle in front. Ifnecessary the vehicle is braked to a gentlestandstill. To move off again, just pull the cruisecontrol lever towards you or lightly depress the accelerator.
Thus the optional DISTRONIC PLUS makes for a more relaxed driving experience whether instop-and-go situations or in motorway cruising.The DISTRONIC PLUS sensors are also used by the new-generation Brake Assist System BASPLUS. Whenever the driver brakes, BAS PLUSanalyses the sensor-supplied data and, if neces-sary, assists the driver by increasing the brakingpower in relation to the proximity to the vehiclein front.
DISTRONIC PLUSA display in the instrumentcluster allows you to see at a glance how close you areto traffic in front
The S-Class of 2002 was the first car with built-in reflexes.Now we’ve honed them even further PRE-SAFE` – improved occupant protection in critical situations
PRE-SAFE ,̀ introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2002,is based on the principle that the valuable secondsbetween an accident risk being detected and theaccident actually taking place should not be wasted.
Aided by sensors, the PRE-SAFE` system usesthis time to make the S-Class even safer. The ESP`
and BAS sensors identify potentially dangeroussituations such as strong oversteer, critical steer-ing movements, panic braking or emergencybraking. PRE-SAFE` electronically evaluates thisinformation and if a typical pre-crash situationis identified triggers precautionary measures to protect the occupants – the front passenger seatcan be adjusted to an upright position, the sun-roof closed and the seat belts pulled taut.
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The new S-Class is equipped with an improvedversion of PRE-SAFE`, whose reactions have beenenhanced even further. PRE-SAFE` now also usesinput from the DISTRONIC PLUS environment-sensing system, helping it to identify critical sit-uations even better. And the advance protectionmeasures now also include closing of the sidewindows and inflation of the air chambers inthe side bolsters of the optional multicontourseats or dynamic multicontour seats when appropriate. Seat inflation positions the occu-pants in an upright position which createsgreater clearance between the seat and the side ofthe vehicle so that the sidebags can provide goodprotection. In these various ways, PRE-SAFE` illus-trates Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to enhancedroad safety based on innovative technologies.
Drivers need time to react. The S-Class takes fractions of a secondPASSIVE-SAFE – adaptive accident protection
PASSIVE-SAFE comprises all the various mea-sures which can provide protection if an acci-dent proves unavoidable. They include the newly developed optional luxury head restraint for thedriver and front passenger. The sensor-controlledrestraint can react with split-second speed to arear-end impact, reducing the distance betweenhead and head restraint.
But the luxury head restraint is just one ofmany innovations incorporated in PASSIVE-SAFE.Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer in this fieldfrom the outset. For example it introduced thefirst three-point static seat belt in 1968.
The S-Class of today meanwhile is equipped witheight airbags, including two windowbags whoseprotection zone covers virtually the entire area ofthe side windows. A lot of development work hasalso gone into the deployment sensors for the frontairbags. For example if the seat occupancy sensorascertains that the front passenger seat is unoccu-pied, the front passenger airbag and the sidebagand belt tensioner on that side of the vehicle arenot activated.
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This area – namely adapting the performance of the restraint systems to the actual accidentscenario – is one of many in which the S-Class issetting trends on the safety front. For example thesidebags and windowbags in the S-Class feature a deployment technology new to Mercedes-Benzpassenger cars: pressure sensors. If the passen-ger compartment deforms due to an accident,the increase in air pressure between the body pan-els and the interior of the door is registered by the pressure sensors and the ARCADE controlsystem triggers the sidebags if necessary.
And as well as protecting the S-Class’s ownoccupants, PASSIVE-SAFE also protects otherroad users, for example by means of smooth, yield-ing body surfaces.
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Even at this late stage, you can still rely on the S-ClassPOST-SAFE – reduces the secondary effects of an accident
Over on the right, you’ll see examples of variousS-Class features which are designed to protectthe S-Class’s passengers even after an accident.POST-SAFE comprises all the features whichhelp to reduce the secondary effects of an accidentand to help with occupant rescue.
If necessary, the engine can be turned off automatically and the fuel supply can be cut off.The hazard warning lights and emergency inte-rior lights can be automatically activated, and theside windows can be partially lowered if necessary.
Various precautions have been taken to assistthe work of the rescue team. For example the doorscan unlock automatically after an accident. Crashjoints between the wing and door speed rescuework by allowing the doors to be opened moreeasily after a frontal collision. Cutting points aremarked on the front and rear windscreen to guiderescuers if they need to cut through the A andC-pillar. To further assist emergency services,Mercedes-Benz has also published multilingualrescue guidelines which can be accessed world-wide on the internet.
Dynamism
It’s rare for power to feel this smoothDiscover the true meaning of refinement – with the new-generation engines in the S-Class
1883. It all started with a lot of noise in a dark-ened outhouse.When Gottlieb Daimler and hisfriend Wilhelm Maybach developed the firsthigh-speed petrol engine in the greenhouse ofDaimler’s villa in Cannstatt, it was all a rathersecretive affair – after all, the duo were intenton being the first to develop an engine smallenough to fit into a carriage. Finally, after threeyears work, they were able to mount it on a bicycle and Daimler took it on its first test run.Now everyone knew what had been going on in his garden workshop!
2005. Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybachhave long since secured their place in history asinventors of the automobile. And their pioneer-ing inventive spirit still lives on at Mercedes-Benz– for example every time our engineers develop a new engine. Developing new engines is alwaysa challenge. As well as maximising power, it is also important to improve emissions and fuelconsumption. That might sound like an impossi-ble task – but not to our engineers.
The world’s first motorcycleThe first engine that Daimler and Maybach built was still toobig for the application they had in mind. The next one however,whose appearance caused it to be nicknamed the “grandfatherclock”, was suitable for installation in a vehicle – albeit nota car, but the first motorcycle in the world. That said, with itswooden frame, 0.5 hp engine and iron-hooped wheels, thisfirst motorcycle didn’t have much in common with its counter-parts of today
Smooth and powerful: 540 newton metres of torque from a mere 1600 rpmThe S 320 CDI
The S 320 CDI sets new standards in diesel technology with third-generation common-raildirect injection. The maximum pulling power of 540 newton metres is on tap from a mere1600 rpm, producing torque characteristics whichare unprecedented in this displacement class –plus an output of 173 kW (235 hp). Six cylindersand a countershaft ensure an exceptionallysmooth ride.
The design is also focused on minimising weight,something you’ll notice above all when it comesto consumption, which averages out at 8.3–8.5 litres per100 km (combined). It goes withoutsaying that the S 320 CDI complies with theEU4 exhaust gas limits. The standard particulatefilter ensures further significant reductions inparticulate emissions.
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S 320 CDIWith its broad engine speedband the S 320 CDI offersplenty of power reserves inall driving situations
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Making its debut in the S 500 is a beefy new V8engine which develops maximum power of 285 kW(388 hp) and maximum torque of 530Nm. Theincreased performance over the previous V8 isstartling. The development engineers analysedthe airflow to and from the cylinders using sensorsin the intake and exhaust ports. On the basis of the results they were then able to optimise theshape of the ports and, by extension, the airflow,resulting in an impressive increase in outputwhile at the same time keeping down emissions.
For smoother power delivery, the V8 is nowequipped with four valves per cylinder. Variablecamshafts and the use of lightweight materialssuch as magnesium result in optimised poweroutput and thus reduced fuel consumption.
All these technical refinements have also beenincorporated in the V6, which develops maxi-mum power of 200 kW (272 hp) and maximumtorque of 350 Nm in the S 350 and combinesthis with good fuel consumption. The S 350 hasa combined fuel consumption of 10.1–10.3 litresper 100 km. Combined fuel consumption for theS 500 is 11.7–11.9 litres.
Evolution of the S 50070 Nm more torque and60 kW (82 hp) more power
One way to get more power out of an engine is to put more air inThe new-generation V engines: over 25 % more power
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This automatic transmission has seven speeds. But don’t expect them to draw attention to themselves 7G-TRONIC – a smooth operator that also cuts fuel consumption
The S-Class is equipped as standard with the7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission(not available for the S 600). The close-ratio seven-speed design means that gear changesare virtually imperceptible. The seven ratiosalso have the effect of reducing average enginespeeds, which in turn reduces fuel consumptionby up to 0.7 litres per 100 km. 7G-TRONIC is operated by means of the DIRECT SELECT steer-ing-column gear selector.
Transmission modesA completely different driving experience atthe touch of a button.
The set-up switch, markedS/M/C, controls both
transmission mode and suspension setting
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A mode selector switch also allows you to choosebetween three different modes: Comfort, Sportand Manual. In Manual mode, you change gearusing the DIRECT SELECT steering-wheel gear-shift buttons. In Comfort mode, the transmissionshifts up sooner and a more comfortable suspen-sion setting is adopted. The Sport mode mean-while offers a more dynamic suspension setting,while upshifts occur at higher rpm.
With this suspension technology, good roads come as standardAIRMATIC and ABC – active suspension technology for even greater comfort and dynamism
The S-Class is supplied either with further improved AIRMATIC air suspension or with theoptional ABC (Active Body Control) active sus-pension system, both of which provide a highstandard of ride comfort. In both cases however,the relaxed ride is combined with sporty handling.
The new AIRMATIC now provides evengreater comfort and agility, while on ABC-equippedvehicles, high-pressure hydraulic servos, sophis-ticated sensing systems and high-performancemicroprocessors adapt the suspension withsplit-second speed to changes in road conditions.Body movements are significantly reducedwhen starting from rest and braking, and bodyroll is counteracted when cornering.
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ABCABC suspension reducespitch and roll, thanks to theinteraction of the hydraulics,springs and dampers. Thespeed-sensitive self-levellingsuspension lowers the vehicle by up to15 mm from65 km/h – ensuring evenmore dynamic driving
Comfort
Make your life a bed of ease – in the S-Class S-Class comfort – a benchmark in the luxury class
1893. “Victoria!” Karl Benz is said to have burstout upon inventing his double-pivot steeringsystem. The new steering system brought improvedcomfort and quickly established four-wheel motor cars as the norm. From then on, Karl Benzonly built four-wheel vehicles, and whilst thesestill reminded one of horse-drawn carriages,they already anticipated the development of themodern automobile. The first Benz Victoria, a single-cylinder 3-hp vehicle, also featured an-other innovation which made it a very comfort-able means of transportation: it sported solidrubber tyres rather than the previous cast-ironwheels. Even at this early stage in the history of the automobile, Karl Benz was already show-ing a keen interest in ride comfort.
2005. From the moment the door closes behindyou, the S-Class is like a home from home. Features like fine-quality leather upholstery orselect wood trim allow the S-Class to meet eventhe highest expectations. The experience con-tinues with a variety of ingenious technical refine-ments which help to make driving the S-Class as enjoyable as possible. They include the optionaldynamic multicontour seats, which make cor-nering an experience to look forward to. Or thefurther improved COMAND system, whose ex-cellent ergonomic design makes it simple andstraightforward to operate. A few quick instruc-tions to COMAND and the S-Class adapts pre-cisely to your needs, without ever distracting youfrom the traffic.
The best reason for looking forward to business tripsThe long-wheelbase S-Class – every amenity for travelling and working
Take a seat in the long-wheelbase version andenjoy the ultimate S-Class experience. With tencentimetres more legroom at the rear, this S-Classprovides exceptional comfort.
Whatever your destination, in the long S-Classthe journey itself is a pleasure. Even if you’reusing the S-Class as an office. Options includemanually adjustable tables and a rear-seat entertainment system (available for all S-Classmodels) which comprises two displays integratedin the head restraints, a DVD player, headphonejacks, AUX connections and a rear control panel.So you can listen to music or hear the latest news– wherever you happen to be.
Further important comfort features include thestandard leather upholstery and the electricallyadjustable and heated front and rear seats. Orthe standard tilting/sliding sunroof and the full-size rear roller blind, both of which open andclose at the press of a button. Have a good trip!
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To make even the longest journey in the S-Classan experience to savour, we’ve made further improvements to the optional multicontour seats.In addition to the air chambers in the lumbarregion of the backrest, you can now also adjustthe shoulder region of the backrest, along withthe side bolsters, to make the seat fit you like a glove. The individual zones can be preciselyadjusted using the COMAND system.
The multicontour seats also feature the PRE-SAFE` positioning system. This means thatif a critical situation is detected, not only arethe seats automatically adjusted to an uprightposition, but the air chambers are inflated aswell, thus keeping you firmly secured.
The optional dynamic multicontour seat takesthings further still. In addition to offering indi-vidual adjustment, this seat also features dynamicside bolsters on the seat cushion as well as nowalso on the backrest which inflate and deflateautomatically under cornering, keeping you cosset-ed even on the twistiest roads. To top this off,optional luxury head restraints can be suppliedwhich are not only adjustable for height and angle but also feature individually adjustable sidebolsters.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then you can beginto enjoy the massage function, with its sevenmassage chambers and four different programmesettings. The massage function generates arolling movement which keeps the back musclescontinuously stimulated. Rear passengers toocan enjoy a massage if the optional multicontourrear seats with massage function are specified.
Without even taking your measurements, we’ve developed a seat which will fit you perfectlyThe multicontour seat – individually adjustable for maximum seating comfort
18 different climate control settings have all had one aim:comfort for you and your passengersAutomatic climate control systems – the right solution for every climate zone
The “Grand Mercedes” 600 model, which came outin 1963, included the world’s first fully featuredautomatic climate control system. With this sys-tem the company quickly made its name as a pioneer in the area of comfort and convenience.Carrying on this same tradition, a further im-proved automatic climate control system main-tains ideal temperatures in the new S-Class.
As before, different temperatures can be selected for each of the four seats. Now however,three new automatically controlled ventilationmodes have been added, which can be selectedto suit individual requirements.
If you like it cool but are sensitive to draughtsthen you can choose the “diffuse” setting. Morepowerful ventilation is provided in “medium”mode, while the “concentrated” mode directs theairflow to specific areas of the interior. The footwells can be adjusted to a temperaturewhich is two steps warmer or cooler than thetemperature in the rest of the vehicle interior.And the temperature and blower speed for thedriver’s and front passenger’s zones can be con-trolled separately. It is also possible to adopt the driver’s setting for the whole of the passengercompartment.
Seven sensors distributed throughout the pas-senger compartment maintain the selected temperatures. They continuously monitor actualtemperatures and make adjustments if there is any deviation from the desired values.
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Automatic climate controlThe new automatic climate control system
gives you even greater control over how the air is distributed. A total of 21air
outlets allow every passenger to have exactly the temperature he or she wants
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To take the comfort and convenience of the S-Class even further, COMAND is now mounted directly in your line of viewThe COMAND system – see exactly what you’re doing
COMAND displayThe COMAND display is positioned next to theinstrument cluster, directly in the driver’sline of view
For the new S-Class, we have further improved theCOMAND system and taken its excellent ergonom-ics to new levels. The COMAND controller andthe COMAND function buttons are situated closeto hand on the centre console, while all the rel-evant information about the functions you arecurrently adjusting appears on the COMANDdisplay. This high-resolution eight-inch TFT colourdisplay has now been moved to a position moredirectly in the driver’s line of view – so you canalways see exactly what you’re doing.
The COMAND controller is the system’s centralcommunication interface. It allows you to accessthe COMAND menus; you can navigate the menusby moving the controller and confirm your selec-tions by pressing it down. Frequently used func-tions can be controlled using the COMANDfunction buttons. These buttons provide quickaccess to the radio/DVD/CD functions and thetelephone and navigation system. There is also a“favourite” button to which you can assign the function you use most frequently. This is justone more example of how the S-Class can bepersonalised to your individual needs.
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Keeping track – especially of the trafficInstrument cluster – at-a-glance monitoring of important information
Many of the most important functions in the S-Class can be accessed without you even havingto take your hands off the wheel, thanks to themultifunction steering wheel and the eight-inchmultifunction instrument cluster.
To make things even easier, the same logic is used to access both the instrument cluster and the COMAND menus. A further parallel is
the menu used, which is analogous to that in the COMAND system. This facilitates fast and accurate navigation. The left-hand steering-wheel button is used to scroll through the menu.The right-hand button is used to answer incom-ing telephone calls or to turn the volume up ordown. Accessing information whilst continuingto concentrate on driving can be that easy.
Now even the smallest parking space seems biggerThe reversing camera – for convenient parking
Reverse manoeuvring? Parking in a small gapat the kerb?
In the past, you were assisted by PARKTRONIC,which used optical and acoustic signals to warnyou of any obstacles. Now, the optionally availablereversing camera makes parallel and reverseparking much easier. The reversing camera ismounted in the handle of the boot lid and is ac-tivated automatically when you engage reversegear. The camera projects a black-and-whitevideo image of the area behind your vehicle ontothe COMAND display.
Furthermore, lines superimposed on the displayhelp you select the correct steering angle, giveyou information about the width of the vehicleand lines showing the track the vehicle will followbased on straight-line reversing and reversingwith the current steering angle. The reversingcamera thus not only makes parking easier, italso provides increased safety whilst reversing.
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Musicians may get jealousharman/kardon LOGIC7` DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1 – the mobile concert hall
The optional harman/kardon LOGIC7` surroundsound system for the S-Class offers a new dimen-sion in listening pleasure, allowing you to recreatea concert-hall experience at the press of a button.
The superb sound quality is due to a 600-watt13-channel DSP amplifier which powers 14 strate-gically positioned high-performance loudspeakers.Aided by Dolby Digital 5.1, these provide a fullthree-dimensional sound experience for every seaton board.
A world first: the surround sound system alsofeatures fully digital DVD-Audio and DTS (DigitalTheatre System) sound processing. The DigitalTheatre System is also used in state-of-the-artcinemas. The processor controls the optimum re-production of soundtracks and effects in such a way as to bring out the full dynamic range andthe most subtle nuances.
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LOGIC7` technologyLOGIC7` and strategicallypositioned speakers allow youto hear the music exactly asthe sound engineer intended
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At Mercedes-Benz engine design is somethingwe are passionate about. Our Development depart-ment still lives by Gottlieb Daimler’s motto: “Thebest or nothing!”. Which explains why the jewelin our range, the V12 biturbo engine, has under-gone further refinement. With its 830 newtonmetres of torque, theV12 delivers power reservesin every situation. The S 600’s acceleration fig-ures are on a par with a sports car, reaching the100km/h mark in 4.6 seconds. The 60-degreecylinder arrangement ensures an optimum powerbalance.
The engine achieves its output of 380 kW (517 hp)thanks to the combination of two exhaust gasturbochargers and charge-air cooling. This syn-thesis of cutting-edge engine technology ensuresthe 12-cylinder’s outstanding response, maxi-mum torque at the lowest possible engine speedand lower consumption too. The dynamism isunderlined by visual refinements such as the18-inch light-alloy wheels, with theirV12 design,and the exposed tailpipes.
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The V12, where power meets passion. The result: 830 newton metresThe V12 biturbo engine in the S 600
True greatness always reveals itself in the detailsThe equipment for the S 600
The standard equipment for the S 600 leaves verylittle to be desired. On board the S-Class you are surrounded by EXCLUSIVE PASSION Leather.This fine leather not only trims the dynamic mul-ticontour front seats, the multicontour rear seatswith massage function and the doors but thecentre console and dashboard too. The roof lin-ing and the A, B and C-pillars are trimmed in co-ordinating Alcantara, and the doors, dashboard,armrest and steering wheel feature classic burrwalnut trim.
Your journey begins with KEYLESS-GO. For relaxed night-time driving, you can switch theambient lighting to your preferred setting. And the outstanding sound from the harman/kardon LOGIC7` surround sound system makesevery trip a joy.
When driving you are supported by variousfeatures, including the COMAND APS hard-disc--based navigation system and when you arrive atyour destination you are assisted by PARKTRONIC.
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My S-Class
Nothing less than a baldachin would do for the Sultan of Morocco. And what about you?Standard and optional equipment for the S-Class
1892. The first vehicle to be sold by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft was a two-cylinder 2-hpDaimler model. And Daimler’s first customerjust happened to be the first aristocrat ever todrive an automobile with petrol-fuelled internalcombustion engine: Sultan Moulay-Hassan I ofMorocco. Daimler seems to have been unflusteredby such eminence however. In the logbook hesimply entered: “Name: Sultan, Address: Morocco.”Still, he probably had his hands full arranging to supply the first optional equipment featureever ordered for a Daimler: a velvet baldachin.Decorated with ebony wood and gold-threadedtassels, this opulent canopy was designed toprovide the Sultan with welcome shade againstthe fierce desert sun.
Equipment
2005. We don’t offer baldachins any more. But wecan meet virtually any other requirement youhave for your S-Class. Complementing the alreadyextensive standard equipment, our optionalequipment meets even the highest expectations.It includes an electric rear windscreen rollerblind or electric rear door roller blinds, whichare probably actually even more convenientthan the Sultan of Morocco’s baldachin.
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Front seats with lumbar supports and electric adjust-ment for height and longitudinal position, front pas-senger seat with PRE-SAFE` positioning function
Green-tinted glass
Headlamp Assist
Heated front seats (standard for S 500/S 600)
Leather upholstery (standard for S 500)
LED direction indicators in exterior mirrors
Light-alloy wheels (with special design for S500)
Locator lighting with headlamp switch-off delay
Memory package (driver’s seat, steering wheel,mirrors) (standard for S500/S 600)
Metallic paint finish (standard for S 500/S 600)
Multifunction steering wheel
Power windows front and rear with PRE-SAFE`closing function
Power-adjustable steering column
Spectacles compartment in overhead control panel
Speed-sensitive power steering
Steering wheel moves up automatically for easierentry and exit
Tinted, noise-reducing and infrared-reflecting lam-inated glass all round (standard for S 500/S 600)
TIREFIT tyre sealant with electric air pump
Two-stage rain sensor
Tyre pressure loss warning system
Umbrella holder, luggage hooks and luggage nets in boot
Vanity mirrors front and rear, illuminated
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission (notavailable for the S 600)
Adaptive brake lights
ADAPTIVE BRAKE with HOLD function and hillstart assist
AIRMATIC (air suspension with Adaptive DampingSystem and all-round self-levelling suspension)
Armrests front and rear, folding, with compartment
Automatic climate control
Boot-lid with automatic closing aid
Brake Assist BAS
Calyptus wood trim
Central locking with remote control
Child locks with temporary unlocking
COMAND system, with integral radio,8-inch colour display, DVD drive and PCMCIA slot
Continuously variable doorhold system
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
DIRECT SELECT gearshift with steering-wheelgearshift buttons
Driver and front passenger airbags, front and rear sidebags and windowbags
Electric parking brake with convenience releasefunction
Electronic Stability Program ESP` including ABSand ASR
Five 3-point seat belts, front belts with automaticcomfort-fit feature, height adjustment and rever-sible PRE-SAFE` belt tensioners, outer rear beltswith automatic comfort-fit and automatic heightadjustment
Front passenger seat adjustable from driver’s seat
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (SELECTION)
ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR LONG VERSION
Electric tilting/sliding glass sunroof with PRE-SAFE` closing function
Front passenger seat adjustable from rear
Heated front/rear seats
Leather upholstery
Rear bench seat with electrically adjustable outer seats; bench seat and outer head restraintswith PRE-SAFE` positioning system
Rear windscreen roller blind
Active Body Control ABC
Ambient lighting
Bi-xenon headlamps with Active Light System and cornering light function
Burr walnut trim, high-gloss
COMAND APS with hard-disc navigation system
Dynamic multicontour front seats with PRE-SAFE`positioning function
EXCLUSIVE PASSION Leather
harman/kardon LOGIC7` surround sound systemDTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, 14 loudspeakers, 600 W
KEYLESS-GO
Light-alloy wheels, 18-inch, V12-design
Luxury head restraints front and rear
Luxury seats front and rear
Multicontour rear seats with massage function,with PRE-SAFE` positioning function
Wood/leather steering wheel
ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR S 600 (SELECTION)
When less means moreThe panoramic sunroof – redefining the meaning of “panoramic”
If you want to create an even more spacious feelin the S-Class, the simplest solution is probablyto opt for the panoramic sliding roof. Optionallyavailable for the long version of the S-Class, thisfeature not only allows you to see more of theoutside world, it also adds a new dimension to thesense of space inside.
The panoramic sunroof is electrically poweredand convenient to operate. It can be tilted up like a normal sunroof, or, if you want even more freshair, the front part can be slid back at the pressof a button. Simultaneously, a wind deflector popsup to prevent turbulence – not just for the pas-sengers in front but also for those at the rear.
To provide protection against strong sunlight,two separately adjustable electrically poweredroof blinds can be drawn across the roof.
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72 | EQUIPMENT | Optional extras
Easy on the eyeAmbient lighting – tasteful nighttime illumination
Ambient lighting is a new concept in interior light-ing from Mercedes-Benz. As well as highlight-ing the attractive interior design, it also makesthe occupants feel comfortable and at ease whentravelling at night.
A narrow LED-powered band of light runs alongthe wood trim strips on all four doors and thedashboard. Ambient lighting creates a speciallighting mood, making the interior seem largerbut also more cosy. The lighting can remain onthroughout the journey, without interfering withthe driver’s view.
Using COMAND, five brightness settings can beselected to meet your personal preferences. Theambient lighting also comes on to greet you onentering the car. When the doors are opened, thelight strip lights up on its brightest setting, thendims to the selected level when the doors areclosed.
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Tilting/sliding glass sunroof, electric, with PRE-SAFE` closing function
Rear windscreen roller blind, electric
Rear door roller blinds, electric
KEYLESS-GO
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SELECTION
6-disc DVD changer O O O O O O u
Active Body Control ABC - - - - O O u
Ambient lighting O O O O O O u
Anti-theft alarm system with tow-away protection and interior monitoring O O O O O O u
Auxiliary heater with remote control (including heated windscreen washer system) O O O O O O O
Bi-xenon headlamps with Active Light System and cornering light function O O O O O O u
Closing aid for doors O O O O O O u
COMAND APS hard-disc-drive navigation system O O O O O O u
DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control including Brake Assist BAS PLUS and Parking Assist O O O O O O O
Double cup holder, front O O O O O O O
Dynamic multicontour front seats with massage function and PRE-SAFE` positioning function O O O O O O u
Folding table in rear, manual, integrated in back of driver’s seat - O – O – O O
Folding table in rear, manual, integrated in back of front passenger seat – O – O – O O
Garage-door opener in interior mirror O O O O O O u
Heated steering wheel O O O O O O O
Individual rear seats - O – O – O O
KEYLESS-GO O O O O O O u
Luxury front head restraints O O O O O O u
O Optional u Standard – Not available
S 320 CDI
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S 350S 350 lo
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S 500S 600
S 500 long
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SELECTION S320 CDI
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S 350S 350 lo
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S 500S 600
S 500 long
Pre-installation for telephone, with keypadRear-seat entertainment system
Luxury front seats (heated and ventilated, perforated leather) O O O O O O u
Luxury rear head restraints (outer seats) O O O O O O u
Luxury rear seats (heated and ventilated, perforated leather) O O O O O O u
Memory function for rear seats O O O O O O O
Memory package for front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors (right with parking posit.) O O O O u u u
Mobile phone with universal interface, including hands-free system and aerial O O O O O O u
Multicontour front seats with PRE-SAFE` positioning function O O O O O O -
Multicontour rear seats with massage function and PRE-SAFE` positioning function O O O O O O u
Night view assist, including heat/noise-insulated, infrared-reflecting front windscreen O O O O O O O
Refrigerated compartment in rear backrest O O O O O O O
Panoramic sunroof, electric - O - O - O O
PARKTRONIC O O O O O O u
O Optional u Standard – Not available
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SELECTION
Rear air conditioning O O O O O O O
Rear bench seat with electrically adjustable outer seats and PRE-SAFE` positioning function O u O u O u u
Rear door roller blinds, electric O O O O O O O
Rear-seat entertainment system O O O O O O O
Rear windscreen roller blind, electric O u O u O u u
Remote boot-lid closing O O O O O O u
Reversing camera O O O O O O O
Ski bag O O O O O O O
Surround sound system harman/kardon LOGIC7` DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, 14 loudspeakers, 600 W O O O O O O u
Tilting/sliding glass sunroof, electric, with PRE-SAFE` closing function O u O u O u u
TV tuner (for analogue and digital TV reception) O O O O O O O
Tyre pressure monitoring system O O O O O O O
Wood/leather steering wheel O O O O O O u
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S 320 CDI l
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S 350S 350 lo
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S 500S 600
S 500 long
Folding table (manual)Tyre pressure monitoring system
78 | EQUIPMENT | Light-alloy wheels
Individuality tothe power of fiveThe light-alloy wheels for the S-Class
Which light-alloy wheels you choose for your S-Class will be a matter of personal taste.The range includes the optional high-sheen19-inch 5-spokeAMG wheels and sterling silver-painted 20-inch 5-spoke AMG wheels.17-inch7-spoke wheels (standard on the S 350) and17-inch 5-spoke wheels (standard on the S 500)are also available. Alternatively, you can alsoopt for 18-inch 9-spoke wheels or the evenmore imposing19-inch multi-spoke wheels(both optionally available for all models).
19-inch 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels
17-inch 7-spoke light-alloy wheels
18-inch 9-spoke light-alloy wheels
17-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels
19-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Genuine accessories
Express your styleExclusive selection
The light-alloy wheels from the range of Mercedes-Benz genuine accessories perfectlymatch the whole style and tone of the S-Class –for one thing they’re built to the highest qualitystandards. Everything else about them is up to you. Take your pick from the “Almach”17-inch5-twin-spoke incenio designer wheel, the “Eridanus” 18-inch 5-twin-spoke incenio design-er wheel and the “Denebola” 19-inch 9-twin-spoke incenio designer wheel. These wheelsexpress not only the character of the S-Class but also your own personal style.
Taking your favourite music with you whenyou’re on the move has never been easier thanwith the Mercedes-Benz iPod Interface Kit. Thespecial socket installed in the glove compartmentconnects your iPod to the S-Class’s audio system.To operate the iPod during your journey, yousimply use the multifunction steering wheel andthe multifunction display.
The range of Mercedes-Benz genuine acces-sories offers you a wide selection of high-qualityitems to choose from. Please see our accessoriesbrochure for further details, or contact yourMercedes-Benz dealership, who will be happy toadvise you.
How to attract attentionAMG bodystyling for the S-Class
AMG bodystyling with 20-inch 5-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels
Who says a luxury saloon and sporty stylingdon’t go together? If this is what you’re lookingfor, AMG bodystyling is the answer. It comprisesa powerfully styled front apron with enlargedair intakes and round fog lamps with chrome trimstrips, side skirts and a striking rear apron withone chromed AMG tailpipe on each side. 19-inchhigh-sheen 5-spoke AMG light-alloy wheelsand 20-inch 5-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels,painted in sterling silver, are optionally available to further emphasise the sporty look.
AMG bodystyling
designo
Sometimes you need contrasts to create harmonydesigno – individual highlights
In addition to the variety of colours and trim parts,the designo range is characterised above all bythe distinctive seat design with its ten-rib longi-tudinal fluting and the exclusive designo metalbadge on the seat backs. Our designers havecreated two new equipment packages from therange: designo Edition I and designo Edition II.
designo Edition I features a colour schemewhich is rich in contrasts yet harmonious – pastelyellow leather creates highlights, contrastingwith the black basic equipment and the fine trim.
The eye is immediately drawn to the seats, trimmed in pastel yellow designo aniline leather.The use of this exclusive leather, with its par-ticular smoothness and its fine-grained non-em-bossed surface, ensures outstanding seat comfort.
Further highlights include the armrests in thedoors and the centre console in designo pastelyellow leather and black nappa leather on the backof the seats. The roof lining in anthracite Alcantaraand all trim parts in glossy deep black designopiano lacquer round off the interior appointments.
designo Edition I (Code Y01)
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And sometimes classic designdesigno – personal elegance
The designo Edition II equipment package en-velops your S-Class in a world of subtle shades.Coordinating with the roof lining, trimmed inanthracite Alcantara, and the black basic appoint-ments, the designo Edition II package includesarmagnac-coloured seats in designo anilineleather. The eye is drawn in particular to thehigh-quality craftsmanship of the fine material.The backs of the seats are trimmed with blacknappa leather. The painstakingly crafted woodtrim elements in exclusive designo natural maplegrain round off the picture to perfection.Which-ever Edition you prefer, it will underline the exclusivity of your S-Class.
designo Edition II (Code Y02)
Around one billion particles per square centimetre. That leaves no room for scratchesThe S-Class’s protective shield : the extra-scratch-resistant clearcoat
1934. The first “Silver Arrow” is probably theonly Mercedes-Benz ever to have started out in life with less-than-perfect paintwork. Whenthe Mercedes-Benz engineers put the newly developed W25 racing car on the scales duringscrutineering before the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring in 1934, the 300-hp car turnedout to weigh 751 kilograms – just one kilogramover the strict weight limit imposed by the inter-national racing federation. “Well, that takes theshine off things”, mused Mercedes racing man-ager Alfred Neubauer – then realised he’d justput his finger on the solution. He promptly ordered the engineers to sand down the whitepaintwork, thus exposing the silver-colouredaluminium bodywork. This shed the necessaryweight and the rest is history: Manfred vonBrauchitsch won the race and it wasn’t long before the press were raving about the “SilverArrows”, as they quickly dubbed them.
2005. Of course, things wouldn’t have been so easyfor the team if their car had been sporting today’slatest paintwork from Mercedes-Benz. In thecourse of a development process lasting severalyears, a special paint system has been createdexclusively for Mercedes-Benz which providesunrivalled resistance to scratching. Standard onthe S-Class, this clearcoat is three times morescratch-resistant than previous clearcoats andthus makes a key contribution to a long-lastingand luxurious finish.
Colours and materials
92 | COLOURS AND MATERIALS | Paintwork
NON-METALLIC PAINT METALLIC PAINT
040 black
960 alabaster white
189 green black
197 obsidian black
359 tanzanite blue
The S-Class paintwork puts the finishing touch to thecarefully crafted Mercedes-Benz corrosion protectionsystem, which includes a coating of zinc phosphate for long-lasting protection. Also, Mercedes-Benz usesonly eco-friendly water-based paints, whose solvent content is up to 80 per cent lower than that of conven-tional paints
SPECIAL PAINT COLOUR
723 cubanite silver
775 iridium silver
370 andorite grey
816 andradite green
368 flint grey
544 carneol red
693 travertine beige
For the interior upholstery of your S-Class weoffer carefully selected materials: leather and PASSION Leather. PASSION Leather wasspecially developed for the S-Class. This is an unembossed, lightly coated smooth leather,characterised above all by its natural look andsoft, comfortable feel. The use of a new surfacetreatment has significantly improved the dura-bility and the natural qualities of the leather,such as its ability to wick moisture away fromthe body and its insulating qualities. The resultis significantly enhanced comfort.
PASSION Leather provides a particularly effectivecomplement to the attractive interior décor created by our stylists. Five different colour com-binations are available. And, whichever colourcombination you have chosen, you can make theinterior of your car even more luxurious byspecifying EXCLUSIVE PASSION Leather. Thisoption includes further PASSION Leather trimelements in the doors, the dashboard and centreconsole. The roof lining and the A, B and C-pillarsare trimmed in Alcantara.
But whatever material you choose, you willalways be sure of complementing and enhancingthe unique style and character of your S-Class.
Your favourite chair’s been moved – to the S-ClassS-Class leather – the feel of elegance
1Dashboard, doors and centre console in PASSION Leather; roof lining and A, B and C-pillars in Alcantara
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black O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
alabaster white O O o O t O O o O t O O o O t O
METALLIC PAINT
green black O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
obsidian black O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
tanzanite blue o o o O O O o o O O O o o O O O
flint grey O O t o o O O t o o O O t o o O
carneol red O O o O O O O o O O O O o O O O
travertine beige O O O t O t O O t O t O O t O t
cubanite silver O O t o o o O t o o o O t o o o
iridium silver O O t O t O O t O t O O t O t O
andradite green O O O o O O O O o O O O O o O O
SPECIAL PAINT COLOUR
andorite grey O O t o t o O t o t o O t o t o
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Wood is a natural product which ensures that everyS-Class is both exclusive and unique. Becauseno two wood trim parts are ever exactly alike.That said however, they do all have one thing incommon: they were all carefully selected by experts who travel all over the world looking forthe best-quality raw materials. The burr walnutwood for example is imported from California.
Before the wood is ready to be fitted in one of our vehicles, our craftsmen apply their skillsin numerous elaborate processing steps whichturn the raw materials into a trim part worthy ofthe S-Class.
This is one material even our researchers can’t improve onWood trim for the S-Class – another taste of exclusiveness
1Figures in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC, current version2Electronically limited3The figures shown were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Directive 80/1268/EEC in the currently applicable version).The figures are not based on an individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer; they are provided solely for purposes of comparisons between different vehicle models
4Figures in accordance with Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90 % full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly
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All measurements in millimetres. The dimensions shown are mean values and apply to standard-specification, unladen vehicles
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