Mercedes S-Class S350L
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Saturday, March 24, 2012Overview of Mercedes S-Class
The Mercedes S-Class is a distinctive automotive icon with the amount of grandeur and supremacy it depicts through its exterior, interior and high technology engine options. The prominent front decor, the elegant tail and the very sleek side adornments bring out its sophistication. The LED technology visible through different lighting details like the daytime driving lamps, indicators and the position lamp are very classy and significant. The front radiator grille with horizontal chrome blades and the Mercedes hallmark logo is the reflection of style and status. The interior is equally lavish and future-oriented.
The perfectly complementing color tones, high-class leather material and the curvy lines make it very comfortable. The steering wheel is clad in nappa leather, the ergonomically designed seats provide maximum comfort, the center console, rear armrests in decorative wood trims and the ambient amount of lighting provides different light moods like ice blue, amber and white. The Night View Assist Plus is designed especially for better detection of people and objects in the dark. Attention Assist enables the driver to remain alert through alarm signals in case of any signs of drowsiness or unresponsiveness. The safety features of the Mercedes S-Class include Adaptive High beam Assist, ABS, Attention Assist and LED light package. BAS and favorable positioning of seats in case of collisions provide protection against traffic accident injuries.
Engine of Mercedes S-Class
- 5461cc V8 petrol engine
- 3498cc V6 petrol engine
- 2987cc V6 BlueEfficiency diesel engine
Mercedes S-Class comes with three engine options: 5461cc V8 petrol engine, 3498cc V6 petrol engine and 2987cc V6 BlueEfficiency. The 5461cc V8 petrol engine generates maximum power of 369 bhp with maximum torque of 505 nm. The 3498cc V6 petrol engine generates maximum power of 272 bhp with maximum torque of 345 nm. The 2987cc V6 BlueEfficiency diesel engine generates maximum power of 210 bhp with maximum torque of 490 nm. The engine is mated to 7G-tronic automatic transmission.
Variants of Mercedes S-Class
Mercedes S-Class is available in three variants:
- S350L
- S500L
- S350 CDI BlueEfficiency
Performance Figures of Mercedes S-Class (0-100 kmph-Maximum Speed)
- S350L – 7.3 seconds – 250 kmph (limited)
- S500L – 5.4 seconds – 250 kmph (limited)
- S350 CDI BlueEfficiency – 7.8 seconds (limited)