MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2018: PRICES, Review AND PHOTOS
Confirmed. The most famous luxury car of Mercedes will have a new generation that will incorporate juicy novelties. What can we expect from the update of the model of the German brand? Next we see everything related to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018.
Mercedes-Benz S Class 2018
The past April was confirmed at the Shanghai Motor Show what was already an open secret: the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is on its way and will be released throughout 2018. And it will come with a lot of news, above all, an aesthetic remodeling that brings it closer to the modernity of other models of the brand, and numerous technological advances in terms of safety or driving aids.
Do not forget that the Mercedes S-Class is the brand's highest-end vehicle. A luxury sedan that started to be manufactured in the 50s, and since then it has been one of the undisputed leaders in its segment. It is not surprising, then, that Mercedes bet strongly for the S-Class and that there are many hopes placed on this update. Especially considering that brands such as Mercedes are the ones that tend to innovate and mark many of the future trends in the industry.
But let's take a closer look at what its technical specifications are and what innovations it brings compared to the previous models.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018: technical sheet
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 will be among one of its main novelties, with a new range, the S450, which will have a new range of 6-cylinder engines in line. For its part, the most powerful versions will mount a new 4-liter V8 engine that will reach almost 470 HP. This new V8 engine presents a new system of simultaneous deactivation of the cylinders, with the aim of reducing gas losses and improving the efficiency of the engine. This allows it to consume approximately 10% less than the previous propeller.
Mercedes also wanted to emphasize the improvement and upgrade of its Intelligent Drive system, taking another step towards autonomous driving. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 incorporates numerous driving aids, for example automatically adjusts its speed to the curves, has an assistant director or allows the system to be activated to maintain distances with other vehicles, among other functions. In addition, it has GPS navigation and real-time traffic calculations to obtain the best routes.
To ensure maximum comfort and convenience, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 also includes numerous options such as climate control, or even massage options, interior lighting or different fragrances for the interior of the car. As regards the control panel, we find the touch screen similar to the previous models of the S-Class, and also tactile functions on the steering wheel, being able to change the configuration between three options: Classic, Progressive and Sport.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018: prices
We still do not know how much the new generation of the Mercedes S-Class will cost, but we can take as reference the prices of the models that are right now on the market:
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon 350d has 258 hp and has an declared consumption of 5.9 l / 100. It is the cheapest model in the range and its price is 94,300 euros
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 350d 4Matic also has 258 HP and its consumption is 6.4 l / 100. It is a diesel model whose price is 95,500 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350d Long Saloon has 250 hp and consumes 6 l / 100. The recommended retail price of this model is 95,800 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 350d 4Matic Largo is the most expensive model of this version. Like the rest he has 258 CV. The declared consumption is 6.4 l / 100 km. Its price is 96,400 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 500 Plug-In Hybrid Largo has 442 HP and consumes only 2.8 l / 100 km. The price of this model is 114,300 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 has 455 hp. It is a gasoline model whose consumption is 9.1 l / 100 km. In this case, its price is 120,600 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 Largo has the same benefits and consumption as the previous model, but its price is somewhat higher, from 123,500 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 4Matic has 455 hp and consumes 9.6 l / 100km. It is a gasoline model and its price is 137,900 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon 500 4Matic Largo has the same features as the previous model but is somewhat more expensive. Its price is 141,175 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 600 Largo has 530 HP and is a gasoline car that consumes 11.3 l / 100. Until now it is the jewel in the crown of the S-Class, and its price is 192,300 euros.
Obviously, it is not a cheap car and its price will be from 100,000 euros, more or less. But is that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 is a high-end vehicle and offers quality.
Mercedes-Benz S Class 2018
The past April was confirmed at the Shanghai Motor Show what was already an open secret: the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is on its way and will be released throughout 2018. And it will come with a lot of news, above all, an aesthetic remodeling that brings it closer to the modernity of other models of the brand, and numerous technological advances in terms of safety or driving aids.
Do not forget that the Mercedes S-Class is the brand's highest-end vehicle. A luxury sedan that started to be manufactured in the 50s, and since then it has been one of the undisputed leaders in its segment. It is not surprising, then, that Mercedes bet strongly for the S-Class and that there are many hopes placed on this update. Especially considering that brands such as Mercedes are the ones that tend to innovate and mark many of the future trends in the industry.
But let's take a closer look at what its technical specifications are and what innovations it brings compared to the previous models.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018: technical sheet
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 will be among one of its main novelties, with a new range, the S450, which will have a new range of 6-cylinder engines in line. For its part, the most powerful versions will mount a new 4-liter V8 engine that will reach almost 470 HP. This new V8 engine presents a new system of simultaneous deactivation of the cylinders, with the aim of reducing gas losses and improving the efficiency of the engine. This allows it to consume approximately 10% less than the previous propeller.
Mercedes also wanted to emphasize the improvement and upgrade of its Intelligent Drive system, taking another step towards autonomous driving. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 incorporates numerous driving aids, for example automatically adjusts its speed to the curves, has an assistant director or allows the system to be activated to maintain distances with other vehicles, among other functions. In addition, it has GPS navigation and real-time traffic calculations to obtain the best routes.
To ensure maximum comfort and convenience, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 also includes numerous options such as climate control, or even massage options, interior lighting or different fragrances for the interior of the car. As regards the control panel, we find the touch screen similar to the previous models of the S-Class, and also tactile functions on the steering wheel, being able to change the configuration between three options: Classic, Progressive and Sport.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018: prices
We still do not know how much the new generation of the Mercedes S-Class will cost, but we can take as reference the prices of the models that are right now on the market:
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon 350d has 258 hp and has an declared consumption of 5.9 l / 100. It is the cheapest model in the range and its price is 94,300 euros
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 350d 4Matic also has 258 HP and its consumption is 6.4 l / 100. It is a diesel model whose price is 95,500 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350d Long Saloon has 250 hp and consumes 6 l / 100. The recommended retail price of this model is 95,800 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 350d 4Matic Largo is the most expensive model of this version. Like the rest he has 258 CV. The declared consumption is 6.4 l / 100 km. Its price is 96,400 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 500 Plug-In Hybrid Largo has 442 HP and consumes only 2.8 l / 100 km. The price of this model is 114,300 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 has 455 hp. It is a gasoline model whose consumption is 9.1 l / 100 km. In this case, its price is 120,600 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 Largo has the same benefits and consumption as the previous model, but its price is somewhat higher, from 123,500 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 500 4Matic has 455 hp and consumes 9.6 l / 100km. It is a gasoline model and its price is 137,900 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon 500 4Matic Largo has the same features as the previous model but is somewhat more expensive. Its price is 141,175 euros.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Berlina 600 Largo has 530 HP and is a gasoline car that consumes 11.3 l / 100. Until now it is the jewel in the crown of the S-Class, and its price is 192,300 euros.
Obviously, it is not a cheap car and its price will be from 100,000 euros, more or less. But is that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 is a high-end vehicle and offers quality.