A pioneer of modern design and a technology trendsetter with airbags, optimised aerodynamics and deliberate weight reduction: this is what the 126 series Mercedes-Benz S-Class stood for, presented 40 years ago in September 1979 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main. The luxury …
In September 1972, Mercedes-Benz premiered not only a new generation of its flagship luxury-class vehicle but also a new name – the sedans were now officially known as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The ‘S’ abbreviation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models had been in use since 1949. But now, …
The new premium-class model generation consisting of the 250 S, 250 SE and 300 SE were presented in August 1965, establishing succession to the 220 Sb, 220 SEb and 300 SE fintail models. All three models shared a body designed by Paul Bracq, whose clean lines …
In August 1959, the company announced a thoroughly revised passenger car range. Under the slogan: “The new six-cylinders – in a class of their own” and as successors to the existing six-cylinder models came the following three completely re-designed models – the 220 b, 220 Sb …
Since the market launch in 2015, around 60,000 examples of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class have been delivered worldwide. In 2019, with around 12,000 units, more Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cars were sold than ever before. The growth rate in China was in double figures. Alongside China, the main sales …
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the reveal of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class on November 19 during a special live-streamed event. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class will debut on Thursday, November 19, at 8:00 AM EST (1:00 PM GMT). Accompanying the announcement, the company is showing off the swanky sedan’s …
Amir Khan: Boxer’s Mercedes seen damaged after M6 crash This Instagram clip shows a Mercedes S350 belonging to Amir Khan which is shown to have sustained damage. The £90,000 car was damaged after the boxer crashed into the central barrier on the M6 after he lost …
A new Mercedes-Benz flagship doesn’t come along very often, so the W223 is still the talk of the town. In his second YouTube video about this car, the artist known as TheSketchMonkey did a redesign which he thinks is more fitting of a “proper flagship.” Re-design …
W223, Sonderklasse, S-Klasse, S-Class. No matter what you call it, the flagship sedan of the Mercedes-Brand is instantly recognizable for any car aficionado. And it’s easy to spot it across time, even though its current designation has only been in use since back in 1993. But …
The global automotive industry acknowledges a maxim that stipulates every generation of Mercedes-Benz S-Class sets groundbreaking benchmarks in the field of automotive luxury, safety, and technology which takes mass-volume models years to achieve. Like other premium car manufacturers around the world, Mercedes is also working on …
Context is critical to understand why AMG’s work in the late 80’s was so important. Performance from your standard engine was aplenty, but still a bit restricted via emissions add-ons. For example, a Corvette had 240 horsepower. Paltry today, but back then it was still worthy …
It’s almost here. The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class was revealed in all its technological splendor in early September, but for those seeking the next level of opulence, the Maybach variant is on-deck. We’ve spied the large and in-charge sedan on several occasions, but this is our first …
