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86-515: Like its predecessors, the C216 has no B-pillar interrupting the sleek curve of the side windows. The C216 body was designed by Gorden Wagener and Peter Pfeiffer. The chassis is based on the W221 S-Class . The two-door coupé weighs 2,045 kg (4,508 lb), heavier than the equivalent S saloon, and rides on a full-size 116.3-inch wheelbase (albeit 8.2 inches less than the long wheelbase S-Class, which

172-458: A 56% decrease in front to rear crashes with injuries, while forward collision warning alone is associated with only a 27% decrease in front to rear crashes and an only 20% decrease in front to rear crashes with injuries. The rear automatic braking is considered to have generated a 78% decrease in backing crashes (when combined with the rearview camera and parking sensor). However, repair costs with this equipment are an average of US$ 109 higher due to

258-580: A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S 600) Pullman Guard, which is stretched to limousine form and the limousine has a longer wheelbase . The S 63 AMG is powered by the Mercedes-Benz M156 V8 engine rated at 525 PS (386 kW; 518 hp) and 630 N⋅m (465 lbf⋅ft) of torque. It can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The S 63 AMG has an aluminum and steel body with 19" light-alloy multispoke wheels in

344-578: A black insert and integrated rectangular tailpipe trim in polished stainless steel, AMG side sill panels, 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in with a five-spoke design and wide-base 255/40 (front) and 275/40 (rear) tyres (optional 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a twin-spoke design with 255/35 and 275/35 tyres), perforated brake discs and silver-painted brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering (V8/V12 engine models), wood trim and wood/leather steering wheel in black ash, velour floor mats with AMG lettering, sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs)

430-563: A car or pedestrian but not with cyclists, at speeds defined by three international regulations. In the European Union, advanced emergency-braking system is required by law on new vehicle models from May 2022, and all new vehicles sold by May 2024. In India, autonomous emergency braking system (AEB) could become mandatory on new cars by 2022. In the United States, automakers voluntary committed to releasing automatic emergency braking as

516-487: A light sand colour, wood/leather steering wheel, interior trim in shining black piano lacquer, anthracite Alcantara roof lining and black floor mats with AMG lettering and sand-coloured edging. The vehicle went on sale on 26 June 2009. It is a limited version of the 2010 model year CL 550 4MATIC based on the CL 500 4MATIC model "Trademark Centenary", with 255/35 R 20 tires, Sahara Beige leather interior upholstery, an SD card slot in

602-412: A piece of wood, surrounded by metal buttons. There is no longer a central gear shift lever as in previous models, instead a stalk on the steering wheel controls the gearbox (with buttons or, optionally, paddles on the steering wheel for manual gear control). Controls mounted on the door panels provide access to the main seat controls (including the optional seat heating, seat ventilation and memories) and to

688-526: A rise in automakers making city-speed AEB standard. In 2021, six automakers included AEB on all models, up from two in 2020, indicating increased customer demand for this safety feature. In April 2020 AEB is: Since 2015, the NHTSA has recommended AEB for vehicles. As of 2021 , it is not mandatory in the US vehicles. However, in 2016, the NHTSA convinced automobile manufacturers to include AEB in 99% of new cars car sold in

774-511: A rise in the number of traffic accidents involving older motorists. Models already on the market will be required to be equipped with such systems from December 2025. For imports into Japan made by overseas marques, new vehicles will be required to be equipped with AEB from about June 2024 and for existing models from about June 2026. From the fiscal year 2021, in Japan, all new cars should have automatic braking systems to prevent accidents, including with

860-495: A separate production line. As part of the W221 launch campaign, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH introduced a series of 17 products under S-Class Collection, beginning in 2005–09. Products include a wrist watch designed with Sindelfingen-based Design Centre, piqué polo shirt, cufflinks, pen, umbrella, key fob, mouse pads, pen cases, cigar set, note pad, wallet, and 1/43 S-Class scale model car. Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH also introduced

946-660: A series of 1,200 units of S-Class vehicle freight train. In the 2007 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, the W221 tied for first ranking in its category (with the Audi A8 ) for having the fewest quality problems in the industry after 90 days of ownership. The W221 was given the Bild am Sonntag 2006 Golden Steering Wheel Award in the Luxury category, Drive Car of the Year Awards Best Luxury Car over A$ 60,000, and top luxury auto in

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1032-500: A smooth transition to the prominent wheel arches, AMG side skirts, AMG rear apron, rear bumper with its black insert and chrome trim strip flanked by tailpipes on either side), AMG light-alloy wheels (includes 19-inch five-spoke wheels (8.5/9.5-wide) with embossed AMG lettering, high-sheen rim flange and spokes, 255/40 (front) and 275/40 (rear) tyres) went on sale in September 2006, for CL 500 and CL 600. The Pre-Safe Brake world premiere on

1118-474: A standard feature on all new cars and trucks starting in 2022, to provide AEB three years earlier than through a regulatory process. AEB is set to be mandatory in cars and light trucks by September 2029. In Australia where AEB is not yet mandatory, the federal government has suggested in a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that car-to-car and pedestrian AEB should be standard on all new models launched from July 2022 and all new vehicles sold from July 2024 like in

1204-406: A vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision. UN ECE regulation 152 says deceleration has to be at least 5 metres per second squared. Once an impending collision is detected, these systems provide a warning to the driver. When the collision becomes imminent, they can take action autonomously without any driver input (by braking or steering or both). Collision avoidance by braking

1290-510: Is a mild hybrid and the first hybrid car to adopt a lithium-ion battery . The battery pack was supplied by Continental AG and the cells were provided by Johnson Controls-Saft. The S 400 BlueHybrid was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show . US models went on sale in August 2009, but were delivered to dealers in 2009–10. Japan models went on sale in October 2009. The 3.5 liter V6 engine in

1376-552: Is a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class , produced from August 2005 until June 2013. The W221 S-Class was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show as the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) . The W221 S-Class' exterior styling is distinctly different from the W220. The W220 somewhat broke with tradition in being smaller than its W140 predecessor, whereas

1462-943: Is a version of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY, CL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and CL 600 commemorating 60 years of the S-Class Coupé. Changes include a choice of 3 designo body colours (platinum black metallic, mocha black metallic and matt magno cashmere white), AMG Sports package 20-inch light-alloy wheels in a choice of five-spoke or filigree 10-spoke designs, a "Grand Edition" badge, a choice interior 3 aniline leather upholstery colours (designo aniline leather armagnac, designo aniline leather deep black, designo aniline leather porcelain), full range of CL trim finishes (including black ash and high-gloss burr walnut), Active Body Control (ABC) with crosswind stabilisation, drowsiness detection system ATTENTION ASSIST , PRE-SAFE automatic emergency braking , optional Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, and Adaptive Highbeam Assist systems. The vehicle

1548-403: Is a version of the CL 600 with increased engine power to 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) at 4,800-5,100 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-4,000 rpm, vented and cross-drilled 15.4 inches front and 14.8 inches rear brake discs, frame-type sliding rear brake calipers, 255/35 ZR 20 front and 275/35 ZR 20 rear tires, forged 20-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels (8.5 inches front and 9.5 in

1634-746: Is a version of the CL 600 with increased engine power to 630 PS (463 kW; 621 hp) at 4,800 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) at 2,300-4,300 rpm, reduction in fuel consumption via regenerative braking for battery management of both the on-board electrical system and generator, reduced emissions via new piston rings, a modified oil pump and use of a superior coating on the catalytic converters; AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with three different drive modes, AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control (ABC) with Torque Vectoring Brake, crosswind stabilisation, loading adjustment system, Direct-Steer system with speed-sensitive power steering , AMG high-performance braking system based on

1720-412: Is also significantly different from the preceding model, even more dominated by leather, wood and metal. Where the W220 still had a fair amount of plastic fascias and switches, the W221 has replaced most of these by more luxurious materials such as wood, leather and metal. The interior features an instrument cluster with two large flat panel screens, one for the hard disk based COMAND system which includes

1806-420: Is appropriate at low vehicle speeds (e.g. below 50 km/h (31 mph)), while collision avoidance by steering may be more appropriate at higher vehicle speeds if lanes are clear. Cars with collision avoidance may also be equipped with adaptive cruise control , using the same forward-looking sensors. AEB differs from forward collision warning: FCW alerts the driver with a warning but does not by itself brake

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1892-507: Is badged as S 550 in Canada, US and Japan market. All models with the exception of the S600 and S65 AMG are equipped with the 7G-TRONIC transmission. S350, S350 4MATIC, S400 Hybrid, S450, S450 4MATIC, S500 include 7G-TRONIC Sport transmission. Models with 7G-TRONIC transmission include DIRECT SELECT, which allows 7G-TRONIC to be electronically controlled by touching the lever on the right-hand side of

1978-472: Is based on the Mercedes Benz S 600 L Guard, but in limousine form with an extra-long wheelbase. It includes a rear entrance with increased headroom and 4 seats behind the driver partition. Other features include reinforcement of the links between the suspension components and the bodyshell, specifically targeted modification of the suspension components themselves, an additional brace (strut tower brace) between

2064-483: Is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) of torque. The S 250 accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 8.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Fuel consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers (41.2 mpg US), while CO 2 emissions are 149 g/km. The engine has two turbos, and turns off when stopped. The Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY won

2150-546: Is regulated by UNECE regulation 131. NHTSA projected that the ensuing accelerated rollout of automatic emergency braking would prevent an estimated 28,000 collisions and 12,000 injuries. In 2016, 40% of US car model have AEB as an option. As of January 2017 , in the United Kingdom, an estimated 1,586,103 vehicles had AEB. This makes AEB available in 4.3% of the British vehicle fleet. As of 2021, Consumer Reports shows

2236-725: Is the only S-Class sold in the U.S.). Despite its large size, rear seat legroom is limited in keeping in the tradition of 2+2 luxury coupés, though CL has more rear passenger space than its rivals. The CL's boot is as large as that of the Audi A8 flagship saloon. The vehicle was unveiled in the 2006 Paris Motor Show , followed by the 28th Bangkok International Motor Show (in right-handed drive configuration). The vehicle went on sale in Early-July 2006 in Europe (UK arrival spring 2007). Early models included CL 500 with 7G-TRONIC transmission, CL 600 with five-speed automatic transmission. The CL 65 AMG

2322-500: The 2006 Paris Motor Show . Initial products include S 450 4MATIC and S 500 4MATIC, followed by S 320 CDI 4MATIC in 2006–12, then S 350 4MATIC in mid 2007. All 4MATIC models were made in short and long wheelbases. S 320 CDI 4MATIC was replaced by S 350 CDI 4MATIC. On 11 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz announced the sale of 270,000 units since the original W221 launch. S 600 Guard and S 600 Guard Pullman were built in Sindelfingen plant with

2408-556: The ADAPTIVE BRAKE system (390 and 365 millimetres diameter ventilated and perforated composite brake discs, double floating front and sliding frame-type rear brake callipers), profiled bonnet, enlarged and more angled radiator grille, Intelligent Light System (ILS) ( bi-xenon headlamps with active light function , Adaptive Highbeam Assist and AMG-specific LED daytime driving lights in the front apron), enlarged chrome-trimmed cooling-air intake with horizontal grille slat, V-shape and

2494-540: The Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, and 2006 Automotive Interior of the Year Awards for Best Seat. Autonomous braking The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations define AEBS (also automated emergency braking in some jurisdictions). UN ECE regulation 131 requires a system which can automatically detect a potential forward collision and activate the vehicle braking system to decelerate

2580-607: The HVAC system (these functions are all also accessible via the COMAND system, which also offers access to some additional HVAC functions, such as foot-well temperature settings and air flow control). Below the HVAC button section is a panel that opens to give access to the DVD changer which also includes a CompactFlash card reader. On the center console, a metal control wheel for the COMAND system sits above

2666-624: The 2012 World Green Car of the Year . Mercedes unveiled the S350 BlueTEC in late 2011. The car is powered by a V6 diesel engine with 258 hp and 620 Nm (457 ft•lbs) of torque. The car also received Start&Stop functionality and the AdBlue system. Based on this engine, the car was approved for EURO 6 norm. This engine was also used in the successor to the W221, the Mercedes-Benz W222 . From 2011 onwards

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2752-475: The AEB can decrease rear-end collisions by 38%. In the 2016 Berlin truck attack , the vehicle used was brought to a stop by its automatic braking system. Collision avoidance features are rapidly making their way into the new vehicle fleet. In a study of police-reported crashes, automatic emergency braking was found to reduce the incidence of rear-end crashes by 39 percent. A 2012 study suggests that if all cars feature

2838-519: The CL-Class C216 with the first partial autonomous braking (40%, or up to 0.4g deceleration) if the driver does not react to the BAS Plus warnings and the system detects a severe danger of an accident. If the driver then immediately applied the brakes, the maximum braking force was available and – depending on the situation – the accident could be averted at the last moment. If an accident was unavoidable,

2924-527: The CL-Class vehicles, including leather wallet and business card case in black nappa based on the trim in the CL's cockpit, ash timber pens and umbrella handle based on the wood trim found in the car's cockpit, driving gloves and instrumentation-inspired wristwatch, keyring and money clip with the MB logo, and a diecast model car made by AUTOart . The accessories were available beginning in September 2006. The 2010 facelift

3010-742: The EU. In March 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the manufacturers of 99% of U.S. automobiles had agreed to include automatic emergency braking systems as standard on virtually all new cars sold in the U.S. by 2022. In Europe, there was a related agreement about an AEBS or AEB in 2012. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has announced that this kind of system will become mandatory for new heavy vehicles starting in 2015. AEBS

3096-527: The European Commission investigated the stimulation of "collision mitigation by braking" systems. Mandatory fitting (extra cost option) of Advanced Emergency Braking Systems in commercial vehicles was scheduled to be implemented on 1 November 2013 for new vehicle types and on 1 November 2015 for all new vehicles in the European Union. According to the "impact assessment", this could prevent around 5,000 fatalities and 50,000 serious injuries per year across

3182-501: The European Union. AEB systems are required on all newly introduced vehicle models from March 2023, and all models on sale in Australia from March 2025. For HGVs and buses, new UNECE standards have been defined to improve AEB. From 2025, in the EU, those new standards will apply to new types of vehicle. Those changes were raised after crash inquiries which found some lorry drivers regularly switch off their AEB systems to drive closer to

3268-453: The PRE-SAFE brakes reduced the impact severity and, in turn, the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. The Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. Also introduced active infrared Night View Assist enables drivers to view the conditions in front of

3354-483: The S 300L with no other significant differences. It is a replacement of S 320 CDI with improved fuel efficiency. Changes include: on-demand electric hydraulic power steering pump, standstill decoupling for the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission , and 17-inch light-alloy wheels with reduced rolling resistance tyres. The German model has an MSRP of €70,864.50 (incl. VAT) for the short-wheelbase version, €78,718.50 (incl. VAT) for long-wheelbase version. The S 400 BlueHybrid

3440-485: The S 400 Hybrid. The vehicles were delivered beginning in December 2006, with MSRP of short-wheelbase model at €84,448 (net price €72,800) and the long-wheelbase model at €92,104 (net price €79,400). The V8 diesel was updated to offer more power (320 hp (239 kW)) while reducing emissions and fuel consumption. In spite of same displacement, the model designation is S 450 CDI. The V8 diesel motors were dropped for

3526-500: The S Class W221 received optional equipment : "Sport-Paket AMG" which added sportier look, bigger brakes and new types of alloy wheel options. It was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show . The features include aluminum wheels with 275/35ZR21 tires. S 280 is only sold in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Asia (badged as S 300). S 350 CDI 4MATIC is badged as S 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY in Germany. S 500

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3612-534: The Sindelfingen Advanced Design Center being approved in 2001, frozen for production in early 2002 and patented in Japan on May 21, 2003, under 1208488 and in Germany on December 4, 2003. A final design prototype W221 was presented in December 2002 to Autospies journalists at a consumer design clinic, 2.5 years prior to the official production model unveiling in June 2005. Inside, the W221's interior

3698-506: The Topauto 2006 awards. Safety awards include Popular Mechanics ' 2007 Automotive Excellence Award for Safety, 2007's What Car? Safety Award, and 2006 British Insurance Car Security Award. Design awards include Wheels Magazine 's 2006 Automotive Design Award, Automotive Circle International (ACI) "EuroCarBody Award 2005", Topauto 2006 award winner in the Innovation category for

3784-469: The US by 1 September 2022. On 9 June 2021, in Phoenix, USA, a heavy truck going too fast for traffic conditions crashed with seven other vehicles on a motorway, killing four people and hurting nine. Two days later, US National Transportation Safety Board, prepare a nine-person team to investigate this crash, and to assess whether automatic emergency braking in the truck would have helped to mitigate or prevent

3870-612: The US, Mexico, Russia, China and Indonesia, where all models are long-wheelbase. Like for all other S-Class generations, the W221 introduced a raft of improved and new features and systems. The standard COMAND now also controlled more of these features and/or provided access to additional settings for various functions, including the HVAC system and seat controls. The W221 also contains many other safety features, including front and rear crumple zones, eight dual-stage air bags , anti-lock brakes (ABS), collapsible steering column, and traction control . Development to further refine

3956-511: The US, third-party damages and costs have decreased by 10% and 40% according to some insurances. Efficiency varies depending on analysis, according to the European Commission: In April 2019, IIHS/HLDI considered real-world benefits of crash avoidance technologies, based on rates of police-reported crashes and insurance claims. Forward collision warning plus autobrake is associated with a 50% decrease in front to rear crashes and

4042-499: The United States will have the technology as standard equipment. In 2017, AEB is one of the most popular forms of ADAS in Japan, in Japan more than 40% of newly manufactured vehicles equipped with some type of ADAS had AEB. In 2018, 84.6% of cars had a kind of AEB in Japan, but the certification goal was not met by each of them. The Japanese government will make its domestic carmakers fit all new and remodeled passenger cars with automatic emergency braking (AEB) from November 2021 amid

4128-606: The W221 is larger in all dimensions than its predecessor, offers more interior space, and has improved performance. The rear styling is similar to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach – the larger saloon from Daimler AG's other flagship brand, which was presented to the public in 1997. Development began in 1999, with the design work beginning in 2000 at the Advanced Design Center in Tokyo, and the final design by Gorden Wagener at

4214-438: The W221 started in 2006 with these design changes being approved in early 2007. The revised 2010 S-Class was announced on April 8, 2009, at Stuttgart. The minor model update includes minor cosmetic changes and several new features: The updated models went on sale in June 2009. Early models included: S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, S 450 CDI, S 350, S 400 HYBRID, S 450, S 500, S 600. The S 300L (only available in long wheelbase form)

4300-421: The car despite the dark surroundings. Intelligent Light System headlights with five light modes, including active light function . In 2007 it added the first Mercedes-Benz Blind Spot Assist system (includes six short-range radar sensors in the front and rear bumpers). This was available as option for CL-Class. AMG Sports package for 2009 CL-Class (including a front apron with large air intakes, rear apron with

4386-520: The center console and a "One Out of 40" badge on the handrest of the COMAND controller. The 2008 model year Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG was unveiled in the 2007 New York International Auto Show . It is a version of the 2009 model year CL 500 and CL 500 4MATIC commemorating the 100th birthday of the Mercedes three-pointed star and the Benz emblem, when on 24 June 1909 Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft officially registered

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4472-501: The center console, a USB interface in the glove compartment, a universal Media Interface for connecting mobile audio devices and all components of the Premium 2 package. The US model went on sale in summer of 2009. BlueEFFICIENCY models include ECO start/stop function. *CL 550 / CL 550 4MATIC in the United States. AMG bodystyling (includes front bumper with enlarged air intakes, chrome-ringed circular fog lamps, two slanted struts and

4558-420: The cluster display, volume and telephone control and for the optional Linguatronic voice control system. On the electrically adjustable steering wheel column are also mounted the gearbox control lever, the stalk for controlling the speedtronic and cruise control functions, the main combination lever that operates the indicators, high beam and windscreen wipers and a stalk to adjust the steering wheel and control

4644-566: The crash. (2020 model year) (2021 model year) In 2019, 66% of autobrake systems evaluate by the IIHS in 2019 models earn the highest rating of superior for front crash prevention. Now, the technology is common across all makes and models as well as price classes. By an agreement between automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), by September 1, 2022, nearly all new vehicles sold in

4730-613: The design of the Mercedes star, and on 6 August Benz & Cie. registered the letters "Benz", enclosed by a laurel wreath, as a trademark with the Imperial Patent Office. Changes include historic trademarks dating from 1909 in gilded plate brass, which are inset into the centre console; designo metallic graphite body colour, AMG Sports package, exclusive high-sheen 20-inch 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels in titanium grey, 255/35 R 20 front and 275/35 R 20 rear tyres, partly hand-stitched designo aniline leather with contrasting seams in

4816-468: The driver does not, to avoid a forward collision, and (b) adaptive headlights that would shift the headlights in the direction the driver steers. They found lane departure systems to be not helpful, and perhaps harmful, at the circa 2012 stage of development. A 2015 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found forward collision warning and automatic braking systems reduced rear collisions . A 2015 study based on European and Australasian data suggests

4902-478: The effectiveness of the systems. In Japan, there were 72 car-reported accidents in 2018, 101 in 2018, and 80 between January and September 2019 caused by drivers placing too much confidence in automatic brakes, with 18 of them resulting in injuries or death. Unnecessary AEB might trigger in situations such as shadows on the road, cars parked or metal road signs on the side of the middle of a curve, steep driveways. AEB systems aim to detect possible collisions with

4988-413: The electrical mirrors, windows and boot lid opening and closing. Additional seat controls are accessed via the standard COMAND system (these include controlling the optional multi-contour and dynamic driving seats and the massaging seat functions). Throughout the interior, many buttons are metal, with black fields above them denoting the switches' function. The steering wheel has various control buttons for

5074-486: The first decade in the United Kingdom. A NTSB communication suggests that some vehicle collision avoidance assist systems are not able to detect damaged crash attenuators . Therefore the vehicle may drive into the crash attenuator. The NTSB considers such a feature would be a must-have for safety with partially automated vehicles to detect potential hazards and warn of potential hazards to drivers. Inclement weather such as heavy rain, snow, or fog may temporarily inhibit

5160-753: The front and back, fitted with 255/40 tires in front, and 275/40 tires in the rear, and covered with a high-sheen finish. The S 63 w feature LED turn signals in front, and in the back, 52 LEDS form a "C" on both tail lights. The S 65 AMG is powered by the Mercedes-Benz M275 V12 engine rated at 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) or 630 PS (460 kW; 620 hp) (on facelift version after 2010) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque. It includes restyled front and rear bumpers and rocker panels, larger wheels, brakes, and tires, four exhaust pipes, modified and reprogrammed suspension for sport biased handling, and various interior changes. Apart from

5246-538: The front fenders and round fog lights, rear apron with a black air diffuser insert and twin V12-design tailpipes, two-tone EXCLUSIVE PASSION Nappa leather seats with new AMG V12 diamond pattern stitching, embossed V12 logos in the front head restraints, color-coordinated Alcantara roof lining, nappa leather upholstery at airbag unit of the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, carbon fiber interior trim, "40th Anniversary" lettering on

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5332-497: The front suspension struts, two additional steel springs at the rear to complement the air suspension, and larger twin-calliper front brake discs. The vehicles were delivered beginning in late 2008 (the first one in early part of the year for the inauguration of new Russian president Dmitry Medvedev ). The production launch marked the 80th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz special-protection unit. The President of India travels in

5418-829: The grip area, COMAND APS multimedia system including Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with SPLITVIEW, AMG instrument cluster with "AMG V12 BITURBO" start screen and a 360-km/h speedometer scale, a gear indicator including upshift recommendation at AMG main menu, RACETIMER with lap times tracking, exclusive analogue clock with IWC design and high-gloss poplar wood trim elements. AMG Performance Studio options include: Other options include designo products (including exclusive paint finishes, leather upholstery, trim elements and steering wheels), designo Selection. The vehicle went on sale for 191,450 euros (excl. VAT)/227,825 euros (incl. 19% VAT). US models arrived at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November 2010 as 2011 model year vehicle. It

5504-478: The higher output engine, many of the AMG modifications give the S 65 AMG a distinctly different character than the S 600 base V12 model. The S65 continues to use the 5 speed transmission, because it can handle the higher torque of the engine, as opposed to the 7-speed transmission. The vehicles were unveiled at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show . Mercedes unveiled the S 250 CDI at the Paris Motor Show . The car

5590-484: The late 1950s. An example is Cadillac , which developed a prototype vehicle named the Cadillac Cyclone which used the new radar technology to detect objects in front of the car with the radar sensors mounted inside "nose cones". It was deemed too costly to manufacture. The first modern forward collision avoidance system was patented in 1990 by William L. Kelley. The second modern forward collision avoidance system

5676-1069: The lower cross strut with exclusive chrome-look finish, AMG rear apron with a chrome diffuser insert, taillamps with one-piece red-coloured cover plates, reversing headlamps placed next to the licence plate recess, AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome twin tailpipes featuring a V12 design, "V12 BITURBO" lettering on the mudguard, AMG double-spoke forged wheels in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, 255/35 R 20 front 275/35 R 20 rear tyres, exclusive PASSION nappa leather upholstery with V12 diamond pattern at seats and door centre panels, Nappa leather upholstery at instrument panel and seatback panels and magazine pockets and parcel shelf, Alcantara roof lining and A and C-pillars, AMG sports seats with alternate upholstery layout and active ventilation and heating and Seat Comfort package (front active multicontour seats with massage and dynamic functions, NECK-PRO luxury head restraints), PRE-SAFE positioning function at front seats, AMG sports steering wheel with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles and perforated nappa leather in

5762-606: The model year 2011 because of more powerful V6 diesel motors and because of low demand. The S 600 Guard is an armoured vehicle with European B6/B7 resistance level. It resists military-standard small-arms projectiles and provides protection against fragments from hand grenades and other explosive charges. Additional safety features include run-flat tyres, 90L self-sealing fuel tank and a fire-extinguishing system. Other features include Michelin PAX 245–700 R470 AC tires, optional emergency fresh-air system, pneumatic emergency control system for

5848-902: The mudguards, AMG triple-spoke light-alloy wheels in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, 255/40 and 275/40 R 19 tyres, AMG sports steering wheel with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles and specially shaped grip area covered with perforated nappa leather, "AMG V8 Biturbo" start screen in the AMG instrument cluster, optional SPLITVIEW for COMAND multimedia system, Direct-Steer system, Torque Vectoring Brake , crosswind stabilization , AMG high-performance braking system, optional Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind-Spot Assist. Other AMG Performance Studio options include: Other options include designo products (including exclusive paint finishes, leather upholstery, trim elements and steering wheels), designo Selection. The vehicle went on sale in September 2010. US model arrived at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November 2010 as 2011 model year vehicle. It

5934-461: The navigation screen and one replacing the analog speedometer by a graphical representation of it, which can display a range of additional information and can also be replaced by the Night View Assist display. Below the central COMAND screen are silver effect air vents, and a square, analog clock within the vents. Below the vents are metal tab switches with a black field behind them, to control

6020-403: The optional heated steering wheel. Controls for the interior lighting and the sun roof or panoramic sun roof are mounted on the roof, near the interior rear-view mirror. This section also includes a compartment for sun glasses. The W221 is slightly larger in all dimensions than the W220, with a longer wheelbase and more interior room. The S-Class is available in short-wheelbase form, except in

6106-482: The power windows (operates independently of the on-board electronics), emergency boot opening facility, optional Panic Alarm System, rear camera, heated front windscreen and heated front windows, adjustable doorhold system for all four doors, rear doors that are pulled shut automatically over the last few millimetres, and rear electric roller blinds. The vehicle has top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), with GVW of 4,200 kg (9,300 lb). The S600 Pullman Guard

6192-540: The rear), special AMG spring struts with firmer damping, reworked ESP stability control and ASR traction control. The "40th Anniversary" edition CL 65 AMG is a limited (40 units) version of the CL 65 AMG commemorating the 40th anniversary of AMG, designed by the specialists of the AMG Performance Studio. It included exclusive AMG Alubeam (Liquid Metal) body paint (from Vision GST and SL 400 CDI), AMG two-bar front grille, large under-bumper air intakes, air outlets on

6278-510: The sensors being in areas prone to damage. In Australia, AEB has been found to reduce police-reported crashes by 55 percent, rear-end crashes by 40 percent, and vehicle occupant trauma by 28 percent. A 2020 Italian study suggests AEB reduces rear-end collision by 45% based on data from event data recorders in a sample of 1.5 million vehicles in 2017 and 1.8 million in 2018, for recent vehicles. It has been estimated that ALKS could help to avoid 47,000 serious accidents and save 3,900 lives over

6364-551: The steering column. The S600 retains the 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission . S65 AMG included five-speed automatic SPEEDSHIFT transmission with DIRECT SELECT. Beginning in 2009, S63 AMG includes AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission, S65 AMG includes AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission. All models except S 63 AMG, S 600 L, S 65 L AMG use AIRMATIC suspension, with optional Active Body Control except for 4MATIC models. S 63 AMG, S 600 L, S 65 L AMG include Active Body Control as standard. 4MATIC models were unveiled in

6450-449: The system, it will reduce accidents by up to 27 percent and save up to 8,000 lives per year on European roads. A 2016 US study on trucks, considering 6,000 CAS activations from over 3 million miles and 110,000 hours driving performed with year 2013 technology, find that CAS activations were the result of lead vehicle actions, such as braking, turning, switching lanes, or merging. In the UK and

6536-545: The three driving models is located to the left of the COMAND controller. 2011 and 2012 model years of the CL 550 4MATIC and CL 63 AMG were recalled for cracked fuel filter flange leading to fire if an external ignition source is present. The recall campaign was expected to begin in January 2013. The CL-Class was replaced by the S-Class Coupé . Production ended in December 2013. Mercedes-Benz W221 The Mercedes-Benz W221

6622-536: The vehicle in front. The regulation change will limit system deactivation to 15 minutes with automatic re-engagement after 15 minutes. A 2012 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examined how particular features of crash-avoidance systems affected the number of claims under various forms of insurance coverage. The findings indicate that two crash-avoidance features provide the biggest benefits: (a) autonomous braking that would brake on its own, if

6708-400: The vehicle, combined with the hybrid system, develops 295 hp (220 kW) and 284 lb⋅ft (385 N⋅m) of torque. It gets 19 miles per US gallon (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg ‑imp ) in the city and 26 miles per US gallon (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg ‑imp ) on the highway. The ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle is a safety research vehicle based on

6794-499: The vehicle. According to Euro NCAP, AEB has three characteristics: Time-to-collision could be a way to choose which avoidance method (braking or steering) is most appropriate. A collision avoidance system by steering is a new concept. It is considered by some research projects. Collision avoidance system by steering has some limitations: over-dependence on lane markings, sensor limitations, and interaction between driver and system. Early warning systems were attempted as early as

6880-556: Was available for CL 500 and CL 500 4MATIC beginning in June 2009. From 2009, Mercedes-Benz has only been offering the CL 550 in 4Matic in US/Canada, as a strategy to increase sales in snowy regions. While all the systems are the same, the suspension has been degraded from ABC to Airmatic , as 4Matic is not compatible with ABC. The CL 600 and CL 65 AMG remained the same rear-wheel drive variants. As part of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class launch, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GMBH released accessories for

6966-491: Was demonstrated in 1995 by a team of scientists and engineers at Hughes Research Laboratories (HRL) in Malibu, California . The project was funded by Delco Electronics and was led by HRL physicist Ross D. Olney. The technology was marketed as Forewarn . The system was radar-based  – a technology that was readily available at Hughes Electronics , but not commercially elsewhere. A small custom fabricated radar antenna

7052-621: Was developed specifically for this automotive application at 77  GHz. The first production laser adaptive cruise control on a Toyota vehicle was introduced on the Celsior model (Japan only) in August 1997. In 2008, AEB was introduced in the British market. Between 2010 and 2014, Euro NCAP rewarded various constructors whose system had AEB features. In the early-2000s, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studied whether to make frontal collision warning systems and lane departure warning systems mandatory. In 2011,

7138-643: Was exclusive to some Asian markets, including Singapore and Malaysia. In 2007, the retail price was S$ 292,888 in Singapore ($ 190k, all cars are extremely expensive in Singapore); in December 2013, at the end of the W221's life cycle, it was sold at RM657,218 in Malaysia. The S 280 was sold in other markets like the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. It appears to be a short wheelbase version of

7224-431: Was sold as CL 550 in the US and Japan. AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission includes Controlled Efficiency ("C") drive mode, Controlled Efficiency stop/start function, "S" (Sport) mode with higher engine speed level in each gear, manual shift mode "M" with 100ms gearshifts and no automatic downshifts, electronic transmission control unit with its integrated 80 MHz processor. The electronic key for selection of

7310-693: Was unveiled at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed , followed by the 2010 Paris Motor Show . Changes include: Early models include CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY, CL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, CL 600. US models arrived at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November 2010 as 2011 model year vehicles. Early models include CL 550 4MATIC, CL 63 AMG. It is a version of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY with AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine rated 544 PS (400 kW; 537 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 800 N⋅m (590 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-4,500 rpm, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, improved fuel efficiency over previous CL 63 AMG, newly designed AMG bodystyling, "V8 Biturbo" lettering on

7396-550: Was unveiled in the 2012 Geneva Motor Show . Japan models went on sale in 2012-09-19, which included only CL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Grand Edition, with designo mocha black (17 units) or designo magno cashmere white (matte) (3 units) body colour, designo porcelain (leather) interior, black ash wood interior trim, AMG styling package (front spoiler, side and rear skirt), exclusive design 20-inch 5-spoke aluminium wheels, 'Grand Edition' side emblem and designo floor mats. BlueEFFICIENCY models include ECO start/stop function. The CL 500

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