Mercedes-Benz S-Class receives new innovations

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has become more intelligent in many areas, and the driving experience reaches new heights.

The digital innovations in the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) include new features that make driving even more enjoyable and even safer - among them are rear-axle steering with a large steering angle and safety innovations such as the rear airbag.

Furthermore, as a new function of Pre-Safe Impulse Side, the vehicle body can be raised just before a side impact thanks to the active E-Active Body Control suspension. Following systematic further development, the driving assistance systems are a further step towards autonomous driving.

Thanks to improved environmental sensors, for example, the parking systems give the driver even better support when manoeuvring at low speed. While visualisation reaches new levels by virtue of integration into the intuitive operation of MBUX.

The new S-Class does full justice to its innovative tradition. The new generation will once again set the pace in the automotive industry as the S-Class has trailblazing innovations in every area, from safety and comfort to efficiency. One common theme is systematic digitalisation, both in development terms and in the vehicle itself. With the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz now proudly presents the world's first frontal airbag for the passengers in the rear. The rear airbag with an innovative, tubular structure is unique and as a result it deploys extremely gently. With the new, illuminated-design belt buckles, putting on seat belts is now even more intuitive.

The rear-axle steering makes the S-Class as manoeuvrable as a compact car. Even for the S-Class with a long wheelbase, the turning circle is reduced to under 11m.

And thanks to Active Parking Assist with 360° camera, the vehicle can slip into tight parking spaces while recognising whether anybody is moving within that space. When leaving a space, the S-Class keeps a wary eye out for crossing traffic.

If the sensors discover an impending side-on crash, Pre-Safe Impulse Side preventively raises the body by up to 80mm with the aid of E-Active Body Control - in this way the impact is directed to particularly resilient structures in the lower part of the vehicle. As another feature celebrating its world premiere, the exit warning function now gives a warning as soon as the driver or front passenger reaches for the door. This is because the MBUX Interior Assistant recognises when a hand approaches the door handle.