2021 Mercedes S-Class - intelligent Drive

Active Blind Spot Assist Driver Assistance Systems Longitudinal- Safety- Features Safety functions at intersections DISTRONIC features Parking features Communication options Steering function Impulse side Crash test - safety concept Safety and driver assistance features The 2021 S-Class Sedan did not undergo a crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every four-door S-Class is equipped with a range of standard driver assistance technologies, including the ability to park and even take preventive measures to protect passengers when an imminent collision is detected. The sedan will also be available with innovative features, including rear-seat airbags and active suspension. which raises the vehicle to reduce the severity of damage in a collision. Likely safety measures include: Standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking Standard lane departure warning and lane keep assist Standard adaptive cruise control with stop and go function Pricing and which one to buy S500 Sedan: $ 96,000 (estimate) Sedan S580: $ 106,000 (Estimate) S560 Coupe: $ 132,000 (Estimate) S560 Convertible: $ 140,000 (Estimate) Engine, Drivetrain and Performance Mercedes offers the sedan with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 429 hp. on the S500 or the turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 496 hp on the S580. Both powertrains are complemented by a 48-volt hybrid system (called EQ Boost) and a pair with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive. There will also be a plug-in hybrid model that is said to have around 60 miles of all-electric range. The S560 coupe and convertible are also powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, but it lacks electric power and develops 463 horsepower. However, the last coupe we tested had smooth, fast acceleration without compromising passenger comfort. It also provided precise steering feedback and required 178 feet to stop at 70 mph. As for the new sedan, we recently drove a prototype S-class, which demonstrated the sedan's various suspension and steering modes. While each model is equipped with air suspension, we tried E-Active Body Control, which has a "curve" function that tilts the car slightly into corners. However, Mercedes says the feature will not be available until next year. The S-Class can also be equipped with an all-wheel steering system, which makes the heavy-duty Merc surprisingly easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Interior, Comfort and Cargo Inside, the new S-Class has received a new design with an emphasis on screens. A lot of them. The sedan is available with five, including a giant center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The latter works in conjunction with other technologies to create a three-dimensional effect, but luckily you can turn it off if you prefer the screens to look normal. There is also an improved head-up display that shows navigation directions in augmented reality.