Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe

The two engines used – the 5.0 V8 S 5.5 V8 Coupe and the S 63 AMG Coupé – in fact offer levels of power and torque that are comparable to those of the most famous supercars: 455 hp and 700 Nm the first, and 585 hp with 900 Nm the second.

Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe

Values ​​that have the potential to push the two versions up to speed comparable to Formula One, if it were not for the presence of the electronic limiter that stops at 250 km / h. Not to be missed is the time required to go from 0 to 100 km / h: 4.4 seconds with the S Coupe 5.0 and 3.9 with the S 63 AMG Coupé. Of course, variants are provided for rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive, with transmission 7G-Tronic Plus or AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT.

Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe

But that’s not all, because in this new variant of the S-Class debuted in the first world Magic Body Control suspension system with tilt function curve, which represents a revolution in the field of driver assistance systems. Thanks to this device,the new S Coupe rear-wheel drive fold in the curve as a biker and so reduces the lateral acceleration exerted on the people on board, with a significant improvement in comfort and driving pleasure, especially on rural roads. The MBC joins the best Mercedes that has so far been as part of the new Intelligent Drive technological progress, such as the Road Surface Scan, namely, a recognition system using the front camera for the road that you are going to deal with, or again, the anti-collision system that also prevents accidents at intersections. To complete the list of content in the S Coupe is almost impossible!

Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe

Through the large TFT display, your virtual dashboard, you can discover many other prerogatives of the S Coupe, operated and regulated by the touchpad on the center console. There is also the case of the ionization of the air with fragrance and purification with activated carbon filter, or even the function of Hot Stone massage for the front seats. That is how you the distinct feeling that in the S Coupé it’s not only beauty and speed that coexist, but also a great, great, quality of life on board. A feature that can fascinate you even to such an extent as to overshadow the search for extreme performance.

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Mercedes -Benz S600

On aesthetics and attention to detail there is little to add, since it has always been a model of excellence. As far as the mechanism is concerned, it is of a higher level. The V12 biturbo engine in the S600, with its 390 kW (530 hp) it is even more powerful than the one that came before it, the 380 kW (517 hp) one. The engine capacity has been increased from 5,513 to 5,980 cm3 and the maximum torque stands at 830 Nm from 1,900 rpm/min.

Mercedes -Benz S600

The S600 is equipped with the ECO start/ stop function, and that is a first that this feature is in the standard equipment, in addition to meeting the standard exhaust emissions of Euro 6. On the combined cycle, the S600 consumes just 11.1 liters per 100 km; 21 % less than its predecessor (14.1 l/100 km). The extensive standard equipment of the S600 emphasizes its role as a flagship. The standard equipment includes, among other things, the Intelligent Light System and the Magic Body Control suspension with Road Surface Scan. Last but not least, there is also the package of driver assistance systems Plus.

Mercedes -Benz S600 interior

With the new touchpad (added on request), you can control all functions of the head unit through the use of gestures of the fingers. On the touchpad it is also possible to directly write typical letters, every number and  the there are also the special characters in any language available on the head unit. The touchpad can then be used to give commands in addition to the COMAND Controller and the voice control system called LINGUATRONIC.

Mercedes -Benz S600 interior

Always in demand, the S-Class also has a head-up display, to display the data running on the windshield. A thousand details that confirm the central role of the driver and his passengers, who can also count on the help of the Collision Prevention Assist Plus and the Adaptive Brake Assist to enhance active safety.

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Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Speaking of size, the V-Class is available in three versions. In three sizes to be exact, starting from a length of 4.895 meters and reaching 5.37 meters. Respectively, its motion of the German van is taken care of by a diesel engine with a capacity of 2.1 liters, which is available in three versions regarding their power. So, the V200 CDI delivers 136 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque, the V220 CDI reaches 163 hp and 380 Nm of torque while the V250 BlueTEC (with its specifications of EU6) produces 190 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. With the exception of V250 BlueTec, where the automatic transmission is a 7G-TRONIC PLUS and is icluded to the standard equipment, other versions of the V-Class feature a six-speed manual gearbox.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Leaving the technical specifications of the V-Class aside, our attention turns to the fully equipped interior. A long list of comfort and security applications remind us that this Mercedes-Benz has nothing to envy from the other proposals of the brand. In the contrary, the accessibility offered by sliding the rear doors, the ability to accommodate up to eight passengers and almost inexhaustible spaces are traits that are rarely met in a premium car. The curvilinear surfaces in the cabin are in stark contrast to the strict geometric shapes that you see on the outside of the car. The choice of earthy colors further enhance the overall sense of familiarity while the comfort equipment includes, among others, the latest generation of Command Online with a color screen of 8.4 inch, a multi-controller with the touch pad, the air conditioning system that can be activated remotely and a high fidelity Burmester audio system with 16 loudspeakers.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class interior

The equally advanced security applications ensure your maximum protection. Among them is the active Cruise Control with the possibility of full immobilisation (DISTRONIC PLUS), the system preventing collisions with the vehicle ahead (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST) and the familiar ATTENTION ASSIST, which recognizes signs of driver fatigue by constantly observing their maneuvers.

By +Nikos Kontorigas