The S-Class has been the perfect example of what a luxury car ought to be. With each new version, Mercedes-Benz has managed to make it better and better. How they do that is sheer magic, and the latest
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The lounge
Its cabin is crafted from the finest materials including authentic leather and real wood inserts, but what really takes centerstage is the rear left seat that can recline and fold out so that you can literally lie back and enjoy the ride while getting a massage—thanks to the in-built functionality! You also have access to your very own personal entertainment screen which comes with its own remote and wireless headset.
Stay pampered
Kitted out with every convenience possible, the new iteration delivers an experience like no other. You get a panoramic sunroof, electric sunblinds, perfect cabin air quality that is improved by ionisation, and the option to have your own fragrance with the Mercedes-Benz Air Balance package. There is thermotronic automatic climate control for individual distribution of temperature and the cabin offers ambient lighting in 64 different colours. The S-Class offers futuristic high definition displays that give you access to a plethora of features and vehicle updates. Add to that, the vehicle comes with two integrated wireless charging areas for your smartphone and it goes without saying that the luxury car offers the ability to integrate with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Topping it off, the car gets a Burmester surround sound system with 13 speakers and a nine-channel DSP amplifier which offers exceptional sound quality via an output of 590W.
Built to perform
Powering the new automobile is a choice of petrol and diesel engines that are both Bharat Stage VI compliant. The S 350d gets an incline 6-cylinder diesel that delivers 286 horsepower, while the S 450 comes powered with a V6 petrol engine that delivers 367 horsepower. Taking the driving experience to a new level are features like the radar-based driving assistance (which helps reduce the risk of accidents). Highlights such as active distance assist, active steering assist, active blind spot, and active brake assist help the driver to ‘see’ more and thus drive safer.
The verdict
Mercedes-Benz has thought about everything and made sure that the S-Class delivers on that front. It is a vehicle that will leave you pampered and it takes the luxury quotient up by a couple of notches! The S-Class 350 d is priced at `1.33 crore and the 450 retails at `1.37 crore.