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Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
08 Aug 2023
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class follows a long and rich tradition that goes back to the beginnings of the Mercedes-Benz brand at the start of the 20th century.
Luxury, comfort, and safety: the three words synonymous with the experience of being in an S-Class, and consistent aspects of the model long before the official introduction of the S-Class designation in 1972. Cars in the executive and luxury class have been the focus of the Stuttgart-based brand’s product portfolio.
And with every generation of its flagship models, Mercedes-Benz is giving convincing answers to the wishes and requirements of the respective time.
© Mercedes-Benz Group. The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Techn ology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972).
© Mercedes-Benz Group. The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Aerial view with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid.
© Mercedes-Benz Group. The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE 'Tailfin' (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Interior.
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