Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class price in India starts at Rs 2.20 crore and goes up to Rs 2.38 crore (both ex-showroom). The S-Class is positioned as a flagship premium sedan in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The S-Class is currently only available in the S 450e guise in India.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in India with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor. The luxury sedan produces 435hp and 680Nm, and Mercedes-Benz claims an electric-only driving range of up to 115km. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class rivals the Porsche Panamera and  BMW 7-Series.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class places a strong emphasis on rear-seat comfort, technology and refinement. Key features include Executive Rear Seats with a backrest recline of up to 43.5 degrees, as well as the MBUX Superscreen, which comprises a 14.4-inch OLED touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch passenger display.

Other highlights include a Burmester 4D audio system, head-up display with augmented reality navigation, four-zone automatic climate control, adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering. The S-Class can perform the 0-100 kph sprint in 5.7 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Highlights

• The S-Class is available in Launch Edition Exclusive Line and Manufaktur Edition AMG Line variants.

• Plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a turbo-petrol engine with a 22kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
• Claimed WLTP fuel efficiency of the S-Class stands at 32.2kmpl.
• The battery can be charged from 10-80 percent in around 20 minutes using a 60kW DC charger.
• Offered exclusively in long-wheelbase form in India.
• Four-seater Executive Rear Seat package available.
• All seats are equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions.
• Rear entertainment screens support video streaming, gaming and video conferencing.
• MBUX system supports over-the-air software updates.
• Google Maps navigation is integrated into the augmented reality head-up display.
• The S-Class is equipped with adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.
• The safety suite of the S-Class also includes blind-spot monitoring, surround-view cameras and multiple airbags.
• The is equipped with adaptive air suspension and rear wheel steering.
• Available with Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur customisation options.
• Boot space of the S-Class measures 540 litres.