The Mercedes-Benz W222 is the sixth generation of the Mercedes Benz S-Class produced from 2013 to 2020, serving as the successor to the W221 S-Class and predecessor to the W223 S-Class. The W222 was designed in 2009 by Korean designer Il-hun Yoon, who drew inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz F700 concept car.[6] The exterior design was developed by a team under the direction of the Slovenian car designer Robert Lešnik.[7] The W222 has a similar design theme to the C-Class (W205) and E-Class (W213).
In Europe, sales of the S400 Hybrid, S350 BlueTEC, S350 BlueTEC Hybrid, and S500 began in September 2013, and sales of the S550 in the United States also began on that same month. The four-wheel drive(4Matic) model went on sale in November, and additional models, including V12 models and those from AMG, were released in 2014.[5][8]
Production of the W222 ended in September 2020 with the introduction of its successor, the S-Class (W223).
Suspension
Mercedes' hydropneumatic, active suspension, Active Body Control has been updated with a system dubbed Magic Body Control (MBC), which is fitted with a road-sensing system ("Road surface scan") that pre-scans the road for uneven surfaces, potholes, and bumps. Using a stereo camera, the system scans the road surface up to 15 meters ahead of the vehicle at speeds up to 130km/h (81mph), and it adjusts the shock damping at each wheel to account for imperfections in the road. As of 2017, MBC is not available on any of the 4Matic models.[8][11]
Models
Short wheelbase
Long wheelbase
Interior
The vehicle was unveiled at Airbus in Hamburg-Finkewerder,[12] followed by Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena,[13] and the 2013 Osaka Motor Show (S 400 HYBRID).[14] The new S-Class became available to order in May 2013, with official arrival at Mercedes-Benz dealers on 20 July 2013.
Early models included S 400 Hybrid, S 500, S 350 BlueTEC, followed by the S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid in early 2014.[15][16]
US models went on sale for the 2014 model year; the lineup initially included only the long-wheelbase "S550" (S500 in Europe) in September 2013, and the long-wheelbase S 550 4Matic, which arrived in November 2013.[5]Auto Bild measured the LWB as the quietest among cars like the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Bentley Flying Spur in 2014.[17]
European models went on sale at the end of July 2013, followed by China at the end of September 2013, and the USA in October 2013.[18]
Delivery in Japan began in November 2013. Early models include the S 400 Hybrid (right-hand-drive), S 400 Hybrid Exclusive (right steering), S 550 LWB (left/right steering), S 63 AMG LWB (right steering), S 63 AMG 4Matic LWB (left-hand-drive).[19][20] The S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, S 600, and S 65 AMG Saloon arrived at dealer showrooms in March 2014.
There is also the "S500 Intelligent Drive", which is a self-driving version of the S 500 sedan, using sensors that are also available in the production version of the S-Class. The car uses the sensors to capture the massive amounts of data in traffic.[21][22] The vehicle was officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.[23]
S 63 AMG, S 63 AMG 4MATIC (2013–2020)
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG (W222)
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG cabriolet (UK)
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG coupe
Available in short (S 63 AMG only) and long wheelbases, the S 63 AMG is a version of the S-Class saloon with the Mercedes-Benz M157 V8 engine rated at 430kW; 577hp (585PS) at 5,500 rpm and 900N⋅m (664lb⋅ft) at 2,250-3,750 rpm. Features include 10-spoke or Siena 5 twin spokes, AMG forged light-alloy wheels (optional titanium grey and polished wheels), lightweight 78 Ah lithium-ion battery (from the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series), a weight-optimised AMG high-performance composite brake system, aluminium body panels, a spare wheel recess made of carbon fibre, AMG sports exhaust system, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, 2 suspension types (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension, AIRMATIC with the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS in S 63 AMG 4Matic; "Magic Body Control" with Crosswind stabilization in S 63 AMG with rear-wheel drive), front apron with three large air dams with grille in high-gloss black, flics in high-gloss black on the side air intakes, side sill panels with three-dimensional inserts in silver chrome, and an AMG sports steering wheel. Other features include AMG door sill panels, AMG floor mats, AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Attention Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, COMAND Online, 10 loudspeakers with Frontbass, Metallic paintwork, Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre pressure loss warning system, LED High-Performance headlamps, and DISTRONIC PLUS (Driving Assistance package Plus, Night View Assist Plus).[citation needed]
AMG Performance Studio options include an AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package, AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system, AMG carbon-fibre engine cover, AMG performance steering wheel in black Nappa leather / DINAMICA, AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer, and red brake callipers.[citation needed]
Other options include Air-Balance package, Burmester surround sound system, Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system, Business Telephony in the rear, Chauffeur package, designo appointments packages, Executive seat, Exclusive package, First-Class rear suite, Folding tables in the rear, LED Intelligent Light System, Seat Comfort package including ENERGIZING massage function, and Warmth Comfort package.[citation needed]
The US model of the S 63 AMG 4Matic included an increased top speed of 300km/h (186mph), and was set to go on sale in November 2013.[24]
S 65 AMG (2014–2019)
Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (W222)Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (C217)Mercedes-AMG S 65 Final Edition (W222)Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (C217)
The S 65 AMG is a model of the long wheelbase S-Class sedan that contains an AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine that delivers 463kW (621hp; 630PS) at 4,800 rpm and 1,000N⋅m (738lb⋅ft) of torque between 2,300-4,300 rpm. This powerhouse is complemented by a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 78 Ah lithium-ion battery.
Key features include:
1. Engine and Performance:
Exclusive carbon-fibre/aluminium engine cover.
AMG sports suspension with MAGIC BODY CONTROL and Crosswind stabilization.
ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist.
Electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering with variable steering ratio.
2. Wheels and Brakes:
Standard 20-inch ceramic high-gloss polished AMG 16-spoke light-alloy wheels.
Optional 10-spoke forged wheels in polished titanium grey or matt black.
5-twin-spoke forged wheels in titanium grey.
Optional AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system with 420 mm front brake discs.
3. Exterior Design:
V12 radiator grille with six twin louvres in high-gloss chrome.
Front apron with three large cooling air intakes, grilles, and flics (air deflectors) in high-gloss chrome.
Side sill panels and rear diffuser insert in high-gloss chrome (optional in high-gloss black).
AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome-plated separate twin tailpipes.
4. Interior Luxury:
Exclusive nappa leather upholstery with a diamond-pattern design.
Perforated leather on AMG sports seats (no perforations where there is contrasting topstitching).
Nappa leather roof liner, dashboard, and door center panels in a diamond-pattern design.
Leather-clad roof grab handles and additional wood trim.
AMG stainless-steel door sill panels illuminated in white.
Five color schemes for Exclusive nappa leather upholstery: black, satin beige/espresso brown, nut brown/black, porcelain/black, and crystal grey/seashell grey.
5. Newly contoured seat cushions and backrests.
2-spoke AMG sports steering wheel with nappa leather and perforated leather in the grip area.
Aluminum shift paddles.
Analogue clock in an exclusive IWC design with three-dimensional, milled metal hands and genuine metal appliqués on the dial.
Chrome-plated door pins with AMG logo.
AMG instrument cluster with two animated round dials on a TFT color display, including a 360 km/h (224 mph) scale speedometer and AMG start-up display.
AMG main menu with digital speedometer and a permanent gear display in the upper section.
Head-up display.
6.5 x 4.5 cm touchpad integrated into the handrest with a cover for the keypad.
AMG Performance Studio options include an AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package, AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system, AMG performance steering wheel in Nappa leather/DINAMICA (black), AMG trim in carbon-fibre/black piano lacquer, and red brake callipers.
Other options include a 360° camera, Business Telephony in the rear, designo appointments packages, an executive seat, a first-class rear suite, an individual entertainment system in the rear, folding tables in the rear, and a warmth comfort package.
The vehicle was set to go on sale in March 2014.[26][27]
On 24 February 2019, Mercedes-Benz announced the S 65 Final Edition with a limited run of 130 units, and unveiled it at the Geneva Auto Salon on 2 March 2019.[28] This will end the era of the V12 engine within AMG; however, the M279 V12 engine could continue in the Mercedes-Benz S 600 as well as the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 (S 680 for the Chinese market) and possibly the GLS 680 for the foreseeable future.[29] The Final Edition is finished in Obsidian Black metallic paint, with bronze highlights in the front and rear bumpers, underneath the doors, as well as bronze-coloured 20-inch alloy wheels. The special AMG emblems are affixed to the C-pillars. The interior is trimmed in black Exclusive Nappa leather, with special carbon ornamental elements, and bronze-stitching black foot mats. Production ended in November 2019.
S 500 e (2014–2017)
Plug-in badge of the S 500 e plug-in hybrid production model
The S 550 e is a plug-in hybrid version of the long wheelbase S-Class sedan with a 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine rated at 245kW; 328hp (333PS) and 480N⋅m (354lb⋅ft), electric motor rated at 80kW; 108hp (109PS) and 340N⋅m (251lb⋅ft), externally rechargeable battery, 4 hybrid operating modes (HYBRID, E‑MODE, E-SAVE, and CHARGE), second-generation recuperative braking system, haptic accelerator pedal, pre-entry climate control of the interior, Intelligent HYBRID with (dis)charging management based on COMAND Online navigation data, and a 8.7kWh battery pack.[30][31]
The EPA, under its five-cycle tests, rated the 2015 model year S 500 e energy consumption in all-electric mode at 59 kWh per 100 miles, which translates into a combined city/highway fuel economy of 58 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPG-e) (4.1 L/100km; 70 mpg−imp gasoline equivalent). When powered only by the gasoline engine, EPA's official combined city/highway fuel economy is 26mpg‑US (9.0L/100km; 31mpg‑imp).[32]
The production vehicle was unveiled in Toronto in 2013,[33] followed by the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Deliveries began in September 2014 in Europe, starting at a price of €108,945 (~US$146,000).[34] The U.S. launch was slated for early 2015.[31] A total of 17 units were registered in Germany as of September2014[update].[35] According to JATO Dynamics, a total of 38 units were registered in Europe through September 2014.[36]
S 600
The S 600 is a version of the long-wheelbase S-Class sedan with a 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine rated at 390kW; 523hp (530PS) and 830N⋅m (612lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm. Features include ECO start/stop function, optional touchpad, optional head-up display, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, and optional electric windscreen heating. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle went on sale in March 2014.[37]
Mercedes-Maybach
Mercedes-Maybach S 500 (Germany)
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Pullman (China)
In 2015, Mercedes brought back the Maybach name as a sub-brand of the Mercedes lineup. The first model produced was the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, designed to compete against the Bentley Mulsanne and Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII.[38] At 5,453mm (214.7in) long with a wheelbase of 3,365mm (132.5in), the new model is approximately 20cm (7.9in) greater in both dimensions compared to the long-wheelbase S-Class models.
The Mercedes-Maybach is available in S 500 and S 600 models (the US received Mercedes-Maybach S 550 4MATIC and S 600 models, with the S 550 having the same 4.7L engine as the S 500 Mercedes-Maybach elsewhere), with 4MATIC optional with the V8 engine and V12 for the latter. Mercedes also claims that the S Class is the world's quietest production car.[39][40] The basic car has colour options and the option of rear bench seats or 2 reclining rear seats. Options include air-conditioned, heated and massaging seats; heated armrests; a system to pump agarwood scented ionised air around the cabin; First class suite for the rear cabin and a 24-speaker, 1,540 watt Burmester High-End 3D surround sound system.[38]
Assembly of the Maybach S 500 started in Pune, India in September 2015 and it is the second country to produce a Maybach.[41][42]
In 2017, the facelift S 600 was discontinued, while the S 650 was introduced (with the engine of the former S 65 AMG).
The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 and S 650 were also available in a Pullman version, a chauffeur-driven sedan that includes a partition-separated rear passenger compartment with two sets of paired-facing seats. This version is equipped with the V12 dual-turbocharger gasoline engine, the seven-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive.[43] The same vehicle is additionally available as an armoured version, known as the Pullman Guard.[44]
At the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show, a new Chinese-only Mercedes-Maybach S 680 was introduced for the 2018 model year and onward. The number 8 is very auspicious in China, and Asian countries closely associated with luck and wealth, hence Mercedes' decision to name it as they did. The S 680 is essentially identical to the S 650 where equipment is concerned.[45]
7-speed automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS, 9-speed automatic 9G-TRONIC for S 350d from January 2015
W222 facelift (2017–2020)
2019 S 350 L AMG Line
A mid-cycle refresh was unveiled in April 2017 and entered production on 3 July 2017[46] for the 2018 model year.[47] The refresh introduces the new 48-volt integrated starter/alternator, ENERGIZING Comfort Control, and updated autonomous driving technologies. The grille is updated to differentiate between six and eight-cylinder engine versions and long wheelbase and V12 versions. The headlamps and taillamps are also revised with new enhanced LED technology.
The new range of six-cylinder inline petrol and diesel engines are offered with electrification (20 kilowatts/22 horsepower). This marks the return of six-cylinder inline engines to the S-Class since the last one was offered in 2005. The engine is 2,999cc (3.0L) for both petrol and 2,927cc (2.9L) diesel engines. The sole gas V6 engine is in the S 560 e with a plug-in hybrid system. The four-cylinder inline engine with a hybrid system (S 300 h) was removed from the S-Class model range. Additionally, the old 4.7-litre V8 petrol engine is replaced by the new AMG-engineered 4.0-litre biturbo V8, consolidating the V8 engine range to one size now. 2019 marks the final year of the S 65 AMG with 130 units to be finished in obsidian black metallic paint with bronze highlights on the body and alloy wheels. However, the 6.0-litre V12 AMG carries on in the Maybach S 650 after the production of the S 65 AMG ended. Only the S 600 continues unchanged.
Inline 6 and V8 engines are now paired with the 9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission (AMG Speedshift MCT for S 63 AMG 4MATIC+) while V12 engines continue to use the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission.
The S 63 AMG 4MATIC+ became the sole choice for the V8 version of the S-Class from AMG, eliminating the previous rear-wheel-drive version.
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