2017 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS  ENGLISH US
Channel: kamran sumqayitli
Date: 2023-04-23

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Expert Review
Michael Cantu
Mercedes-Benz made a few changes to the S-Class lineup that include a new Emerald Green metallic paint, nine-speed automatic transmission in the S550 models, and Magic Sky Control. The Maybach models receive new optional 20-inch wheels.
Vehicle Summary
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the automaker's flagship lineup that consists of the largest and most expensive models that Mercedes produces. The S-Class slots above the C-Class and E-Class sedans.


Overview
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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup comes with a choice of four engine options that are paired to seven- or nine-speed automatic transmissions; rear- and all-wheel drive is available. Body styles include a sedan, coupe, and cabriolet.

Model: S550, S500 4Matic, S550 4Matic Coupe, S550 Cabriolet, Maybach S550 4Matic

Engine and Transmission: Twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8 - nine-speed automatic
Power: 449 hp/516 lb-ft of torque
EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 18/26 mpg city/highway, 16/25 mpg (4Matic), 17/25 mpg (Coupe and Cabriolet), 16/24 mpg (Maybach S550 4Matic)
Model: S550e

Engine and Transmission: Hybrid twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 + 132kWh electric motor
Power: 436 hp (combined)/479 lb-ft of torque (combined)
EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 24/30 mpg city/highway (gas only), 54/63 mpg-e (hybrid mode), 0-12 mile all-electric range
Model: S600, Maybach S600

Engine and Transmission: Twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12 - seven-speed automatic
Power: 523 hp/612 lb-ft of torque
EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 13/22 mpg city/highway, 13/21 mpg (Maybach)
Model: AMG S63 4Matic Sedan, AMG S63 4Matic Coupe, AMG S63 4Matic Cabriolet

Engine and Transmission: Twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 - seven-speed automatic
Power: 577 hp/664 lb-ft of torque
EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 15/23 mpg (sedan) city/highway, 15/23 mpg (coupe), 14/22 (convertible)
Model: AMG S65 Sedan, S65 AMG Convertible, S65 AMG Coupe, Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet (limited production of 300 models worldwide)

Engine and Transmission: twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12 - seven-speed automatic
Power: 621 hp/738 lb-ft of torque
EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 13/22 mpg (sedan) city/highway, 14/21 (convertible), 13/21 mpg (coupe), Not Available (Maybach S650)
Just as a flagship model should, the S-Class comes standard with impressive features such as heated 16-way power front seats with memory, multicolor/multizone LED ambient lighting, remote start via Mercedes me app, Air Balance cabin fragrance and air purification system, electronic trunk closer, and an 115-volt power outlet. Optional features consist of ventilated front seats with active multicontour and massage (available for the rear seats as well), dual power rear seats with folding tables, design exclusive Nappa leather upholstery, heated and cooled rear cup holders, refrigerator box for rear cabin, and heated armrests, steering wheel, and windshield. Magic Body Control continually scans the road surface for variations, it then prepares the suspension to take action before the wheels reach them.


Safety
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is not only known for its ultimate luxury but also for advanced standard safety features that include Collision Prevention Plus, a system that alerts the driver of a potential collision, assists the driver by providing the ideal level of braking depending on the conditions, and can provide autonomous braking at speeds up to 65 mph. The Crosswind Assist system uses strategic braking of the wheels on one side on the car in order to keep the S-Class stable while encountering lateral wind at highway speeds. Pre-Safe tightens the front seatbelts, adjusts the front passenger seat, and closes all windows and the sunroof if the system detects a possible collision or rollover.

Optional safety features include Night View Assist Plus that uses infrared beams and special cameras that can display a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead in the digital instrument cluster when driving on a dark roadway. The innovative BAS Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist scans the road ahead at speeds of up to 45 mph and uses cameras to detect and apply the brakes to avoid a collision with vehicles approaching from either side of an upcoming intersection, or with pedestrians in the car's path. Nine airbags, rearview camera, Electronic Stability Program, tire pressure monitoring system, and rain-sensing windshield wipers are just some of the additional standard features in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have crashed tested the S-Class.