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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Henderson, NV 89014


Inspired by a singular standard.
The measure of what matters.

No matter what one aspires to in life, there comes a time when success is measured not by comparison to anything or anyone else, but by a simple, absolute standard. And when every question is settled about what is right, and what matters most, the mantra once spoken by a pioneer who changed the way the world moves becomes your own: "The best or nothing." It was Gottlieb Daimler who took this as the core philosophy of his life's passion, and his company's work ethic. And in the 125 years since the invention of the first automobile, no example - under any maker's badge - has continually expressed this motto with such visible, tangible and measurable achievement as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

It's a promise delivered today by the ingenious, efficient S400 HYBRID, the illustrious S550 V-8 and the indulgent, V-12 powered S600. The rich reward for being a champion of your own destiny, a captain of your own industry, or simply for leading your life with wisdom and passion, the 2011 S-Class remains true to its founder's unequivocal principle. Much like the individuals who choose it as their own automobile, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is quite likely the only car in the world that doesn't aspire to be anything but itself.




Performance & Handling:

With its low-emission engines, advanced aerodynamics and air-cushioned ride, the S-Class is always driving the winds of change. Its AIRMATIC suspension continually adapts to blend crisp response with velvety comfort, enhanced by Direct-steer - a system that eases parking effort while elevating high-speed stability. Active Body Control (ABC, standard on the S600 and an S550 option) is a state-of-the-art, fully active suspension that balances ride and handling in virtually any driving situation - instantly, constantly and almost supernaturally. And the S400 HYBRID is the first production automobile to use a lithium-ion battery for its gasoline-electric powertrain, using the magic of engineering to aim for cleaner air. So while driving an S-Class might take your breath away, it'll give it back, too.

Persuasive. In the S400 HYBRID, a silky V-6 teams with a torque-rich electric motor to return not just 25 highway mpg - it's also the only hybrid on the market that costs less to own and operate than its gas-only equivalent. The S550's swift 382-hp V-8 and the S600's superlative 510-hp twin-turbo V-12 make compelling statements of their own.

Engaging. The S400 HYBRID and S550 deliver seamless response via a 7-speed automatic transmission. A robust 5-speed automatic manages the S600's abundant torque. An elegant electronic selector operates with fingertip ease. Driver-adaptive logic keeps pace with your driving style, or take charge with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Gripping. Optional on the S550 Sedan, 4matic™ all-wheel drive integrates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4-ETS continually redistributes the engine's torque to the wheels with the best grip - even if that's only one wheel. With a 45:55 front/rear torque split, the lightweight and compact 4matic system enhances dry-road handling, too.


Leads with innovation. Achieves it with elegance.


Advanced innovation and elegant execution are two equally hallowed S-Class traditions. At the helm of its meticulously crafted cockpit, every control and feature is thoughtfully engineered to fall naturally to hand, and work with intuitive simplicity. The COMAND system puts audio, navigation, vehicle settings and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller and two high-resolution 8" widescreens. The exclusive new SPLITVIEW option lets the central screen play a DVD that's only visible to your front passenger. The second screen serves primarily as your speedometer, but can display options such as Night View Assist PLUS directly in your line of sight. In the S-Class, the state of the art is always artfully done.



As rewarding as star treatment. Refreshing as a spa treatment.

Attentive in every detail. As gratifying as an S-Class is to drive, being a passenger brings exclusive benefits as well. The four wide doors are each held open to any position by gas struts, and gently snugged tight by pneumatic assist. The generously proportioned cabin welcomes people of any stature, and immerses them in soft, hand-fitted leather and the glow of hand-polished wood. The climate control automatically filters dust, pollen and odors from the cabin, compensates for sunlight, and focuses first on occupied seats, based on seat-belt usage. Dual-pane side windows reject noise, heat and infrared rays, to help fend off the harshness of the outside world. And to welcome its scenic beauty in, an available all-glass Panorama sunroof lets everyone aboard enjoy blue skies by day - or an evening among the stars.

Appeasing. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats offer 12-way power adjustment, four zones of lumbar support and 3-position memory. Optional Drive-Dynamic front seats add a massage function and active cornering support. The Rear Seat Package adds 4-zone climate control and power rear seats. All of these comforts are standard on the S600.

Soothing. The COMAND system offers simple, illustrated control of numerous comfort features. You can fine-tune the location and intensity of the available front-seat massage. Or choose any of three color profiles for the ambient lighting - a network of LEDs and fiber optics that encircle the cabin in a soft glow shown to reduce nighttime stress and fatigue.

Refreshing. The windows and standard power sunroof feature heat-absorbing glass, to help keep the cabin cooler in the summer, whether driving or parked. The optional Panorama roof (standard on the S600) offers an expansive vista to every seat. The front section tilts up or slides open. When closed, a power sliding screen helps filter sunlight.

Safety & Security:

Look back over the life story of the automobile and you'll find Mercedes-Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation - from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive PRE-SAFE® system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 S-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be seen. The protection an S-Class offers today could change the course of your own life.

Body structure. The rigid body structure of the S-Class extensively utilizes ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas, to expertly manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help to manage impacts at multiple height levels, and help dissipate their forces over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin.

Standard 10-way air bag protection. Thirty years ago, the first series-production car with standard front air bags was the S-Class. Today, a system of eight standard air bags offers 10-way protection. Every model includes dual-stage front air bags, front and rear side-impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four outboard seats.

Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When driving in darkness, this innovative option (standard on the S600) projects invisible infrared beams and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an in-dash 8" screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can even identify and point out pedestrians.

Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. These optional systems (standard on the S600) can warn the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane markings and, at speeds over 20 mph, alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane. Should the driver disregard the alerts, new active technology on the 550 and S 600 helps either system to guide the car back into its own lane by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels

 

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