The facelifted W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is set to be unveiled very soon, but photos of the undisguised new car have already surfaced on news portal SaudiShift.com, giving us a good look at the changes inbound for Stuttgart’s benchmark luxury sedan.
Changes to the exterior of the car include revised headlights, now featuring triple LED daytime running lights and the 84-diode Multibeam LED technology found on the W213 E-Class. There’s also a dual-bar grille on this V8-powered example, meaning that it will no longer be restricted to V12 and Maybach models.
Lower down, the bumper design has also been updated, with a full-width air intake as seen on the E-Class – albeit with a horizontal chrome trim piece that bisects it. At the back, the LED tail lights look to get the E-Class-style “stardust effect,” while the rear valence has been redesigned with integrated tailpipes.
The interior will also gain a few changes, such as a glass cover for the Widescreen Cockpit (twin 12.3-inch displays for the instruments and infotainment system) to provide a flat-panel look, as well as a new three-spoke steering wheel with touchpads to control the two screens. Both were first introduced on the E-Class.
Seen here is what appears to be a US-spec model carrying the S 560 badge, which should replace the S 550 sold in America; other markets will likely stick to the S 500 moniker, as is the case currently. Power comes from a new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 – essentially a detuned series-production version of the AMG mill that powers the C 63 and AMG GT.
The engine is shared with the G 500 4×4², but SaudiShift claims that the one in the S-Class will be uprated to produce 54 hp more at 476 hp, all while using 12% less fuel than the 455 hp 4.7 litre biturbo V8 found under the bonnet of the current S 500/S 550.
Other new engines should also be on the cards, led by the new 3.0 litre M256 inline-six, which features a 48V electrical system. Fresh turbodiesel engines are also set to feature, in the form of the 2.0 litre four- and 3.0 litre six-cylinder oil burners from the W213 E-Class.
The use of the new mills has become possible with the adoption of the E-Class’ electronic architecture, which will also enable the new S-Class to receive a host of driver assist and autonomous system technologies that have been deployed on the E-Class.
The list includes Remote Parking Pilot as well as Active Brake Assist, which is capable of scanning other lanes for cars and initiating braking earlier if it senses an evasive manoeuvre is impossible. Other features are Active Distance Assist Distronic with Active Speed Limit Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and semi-autonomous Active Lane Change Assist, part of the Drive Pilot package.
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No, it have not arrive Yet but it is coming here SOON
wait u see Lexus LS500
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So, the E-Class W213 is the benchmark that the S-class is looking to improve on. The difference is the additions of Remote Parking Pilot as well as Active Brake Assist not to mention larger displacement.
One question though ? Why BMW can use a 2 liter petrol engine in their 730i but Merc do not have a 2 liter petrol engine for the S-class ?
Common guys, this has open a Jalan for your input, comments & bashing. It’s Hammer Time song – U Can’t Touch This.
To be honest, a puny 2 litre 4 cyl inside a Flagship Limo is abit out of hand. Merc do not need to push themselves to a lower benchmark just to please a few of those consumers. Besides, Yankees and European wouldn’t buy it. N it is not justifiable when it reaches Asian market. If I were to spend RM600k. Do u think i will choose a 2 litre car or pay a 50k-100k more and get a full size 3 litre engine? Now, dont come talking roadtax to me. If I were to spend that kinda money, road tax is not an issue.
Thanks Big John. What U said merit praise. To be fair, if the engine & transmission is “Efficient” enuff, U & me will NOT know if it’s a 4 or 6-cylinders purring under the hood.
With current technologies like Turbo efficient chargers(no turbo lag), they are hardly noticeable. In fact a modern 4 pot with turbo outperform the NA 6 pot especially when the torque is higher too. The other reason is bcos of emission.
Beside these, the 2 liter will be cheaper to buy for personal use. Not all S-class are put under company account. If Mercedes have a 2 liter turbo petrol selling in M’sia, it will steal some sale from BMW.
Anyway, it is fruitful & thanks for your input.
Over the years, Mercedes is always adding value to one another in their line up. The W222 showcase was the Magic Body Control, but when they implemented the active LED and starlight effect tail lamp in the W213, they add it up to the W222 facelift as a value added feature. But also the straight 6 engine, is considered a homecoming of their showcase.
Your question on S Class having a turbocharged 4 potter engine lies in how the company want to place its brand. Even a 4 potter turbocharge can outdo a six potter, but IMO , putting in their shoes, how to market it “Special” (which denotes the S-Class) and not what is common in general public cars. Yes, generally the market would love a 2.0 Straight 4, but the flagship is meant to be on the top of the totem pole. No comment about the rest because it goes down to the company’s philosophy.
Personally, I wouldn’t want a 4 potter in a car that has always been a 6 potter, even if it is more powerful and such. It takes out the character, and character isn’t meant to be Godlike perfect but rather some notoriety is needed.
Facelift ?!
i don’t see a bit of difference except that they switched the steering wheel to the over used 3 spoke that is found on every other car, the previous steering wheel was unique .