More details have surfaced regarding the next-generation W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. According to a Motor Trend report, the entry-level S500 will get the M256 3.0 inline-six petrol engine, while the S 580 will be more popular with its M176 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine.
Both engines will be augmented with the automaker’s EQ Boost mild-hybrid technology, featuring an integrated start/generator between the engine and the purported nine-speed 9G Tronic automaitc transmission. An electric motor will provide an additional 20 horsepower to the powertrain when needed. The automaker’s 4Matic all-wheel drive system will be offered, too.
The S 580 e is earmarked to be the range-topping, non-AMG model. Here, the M256 3.0 litre straight-six engine is married to a 140-hp electric motor for a total system output of about 500 hp and 700 Nm of torque. A 28 kWh battery will reside beneath the floor (designed so as to not impinge on boot space), potentially offering close to 100 km of pure electric range.
Affalterbach engineers will also lay their hands on the flagship limousine. For now, the S-Class will get two AMG versions – the S63 and an even more potent S73 variant. The S63 is said to get around 600 hp, while the S73 could pack as much as 800 hp. Meanwhile, the V12 engine is reserved only for the Maybach model.
The W223 S-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model to be underpinned by the MRA2 platform. MRA2 is essentially an evolution of the current MRA architecture that’s used for the W205 C-, W213 E- and W222 S-Class, but improved to offer better interior space and driving dynamics. The new S-Class is said to be offered in standard, long, and extended wheelbases. Either way, both standard and LWB versions will offer more cabin space than before.
Another headlining feature is the rear-wheel-steer system, which offers an increased steering angle of up to 10 degrees. This supposedly cuts the car’s turning circle to 11 metres, comparable to that of an A-Class. A journalist from Motor Trend who sat in the car during a “quick flick” presentation described the car as “stunningly agile,” as though it was a “Mazda MX-5 on an autocross course.”
The S-Class has traditionally been the platform for which Mercedes-Benz showcases its latest and greatest tech advances, and it’s no different this time around. The W223 model will come with optional rear frontal airbag, Pre-Safe Impulse Side (for models with E-Active Body Control and 48-volt active suspension system), and Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Interior Assistant. More features will be revealed closer to the launch date.
Inside, the cabin gets a 12.8-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen display, multi-colour ambient lighting system with 250 LEDs, fully reclineable rear seats with new “comfy pillow” headrests and built-in neck warmers, and Mercedes’ Energising seat kinetics function. The last feature will periodically make small adjustments to the seating position to improve passenger posture and comfort. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
GALLERY: W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Teaser Photos
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- Parken und Lenken leicht gemacht: Mit der neuen Hinterachslenkung der Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Parking and steering made easy: With the new rear-axle steering of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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- Parken und Lenken leicht gemacht: Mit der neuen Hinterachslenkung der Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Parking and steering made easy: With the new rear-axle steering of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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- Parken und Lenken leicht gemacht: Mit der neuen Hinterachslenkung der Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Parking and steering made easy: With the new rear-axle steering of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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- Parken leicht gemacht: Mit der neuen Hinterachslenkung der Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Parking made easy: With the new rear-axle steering of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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- Die neue Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse mit E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL und der neuen PRE-SAFE Funktion The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL and the new PRE-SAFE function
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- Die neue Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse mit E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL und der neuen PRE-SAFE Funktion The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL and the new PRE-SAFE function
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- Erprobungsfahrt mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse auf dem Prüfgelände in Immendingen Test drive with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen
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- Erprobungsfahrt mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse auf dem Prüfgelände in Immendingen Test drive with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen
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- Erprobungsfahrt mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse auf dem Prüfgelände in Immendingen Test drive with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen
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- Erprobungsfahrt mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse auf dem Prüfgelände in Immendingen Test drive with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen
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- Erprobungsfahrt mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse auf dem Prüfgelände in Immendingen Test drive with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Test and Technology Center in Immendingen
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse, V 223, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, V 223, 2020
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse, Parken: Aktiver Park-Assistent mit Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Parking: Active Parking Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse, Totwinkel-Assistent mit Warnfunktion beim Öffnen der Autotüren: Warnt vor vorbeifahrenden Fahrzeugen und Verkehrsteilnehmer Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Blind Spot Assist with warning function when car doors are opened: Warns of passing vehicles and road users
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Im Innenraum der S-Klasse erreicht der moderne Luxus das nächste Niveau. Die Designer haben ein von Eleganz, Hochwertigkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägtes Wohlfühlambiente mit Lounge-Charakter geschaffen. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness.
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Im Innenraum der S-Klasse erreicht der moderne Luxus das nächste Niveau. Die Designer haben ein von Eleganz, Hochwertigkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägtes Wohlfühlambiente mit Lounge-Charakter geschaffen. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness.
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Im Innenraum der S-Klasse erreicht der moderne Luxus das nächste Niveau. Die Designer haben ein von Eleganz, Hochwertigkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägtes Wohlfühlambiente mit Lounge-Charakter geschaffen. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness.
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Im Innenraum der S-Klasse erreicht der moderne Luxus das nächste Niveau. Die Designer haben ein von Eleganz, Hochwertigkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägtes Wohlfühlambiente mit Lounge-Charakter geschaffen. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness.
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- Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Im Innenraum der S-Klasse erreicht der moderne Luxus das nächste Niveau. Die Designer haben ein von Eleganz, Hochwertigkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägtes Wohlfühlambiente mit Lounge-Charakter geschaffen. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness.
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If it hadn’t the 3pointed star stickers, I thought it was an Audi! Scheiss!
S500 is entry level? Wow!!!