India’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today launched the seventh generation of its flagship limousine the S-Class in India. Referred to as the ‘Best Car in the World’, the new S-Class represents fascination of the brand and redefines the automotive luxury segment with numerous human centric innovations around driver assistance, protection and interaction. Not only does the S-Class become much more intelligent, it also takes the driving experience to an altogether new level.
- Launched in two variants: Diesel S 400d 4MATIC & Petrol S 450 4MATIC
- Price: Rs. 2.17 crores for S 400d 4MATIC and Rs. 2.19 crores for S 450 4MATIC
- First time:
- Rear Axle steering with up to 4.5 degree movement
- Seamless door handles with futuristic design appeal, drastic weight reduction, improved wind-tightness and optimized operating haptics
- Sporty and stylish AMG exteriors & AMG alloys
- Second generation of MBUX with NTG7 featuring fingerprint sensor
- Vertical central OLED display with all-new graphics | 64% larger display
- New MBUX NTG7 rear touch tablet in centre console
- Burmester® High-End 4D-Surround-Sound system
- Frontal airbag for rear seat passengers for additional safety

With the new S-Class Mercedes-Benz is shaping the next generation of individual mobility with innovations that place the focus on people. The new S-Class uses digitisation for a car that responds empathetically to the needs and wishes of its driver and passengers. With the introduction of the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz continues to raise the bar in design innovation, class performance and cutting-edge technology in the luxury automotive segment. The much-awaited new S-Class was launched by Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, and will be available across all Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country.
Technical specifications: Mercedes-Benz S-Class | ||
400 d | 450 4MATIC | |
Engine | OM 656, In-line 6 cylinder | M256, In-line 6 cylinder |
Displacement | 2925 cc | 2999 cc |
Rated output | 243 kW (330hp) at 3600-4200 rpm | 270 kW (367hp) at 5500-6100 rpm |
Rated torque | 700 Nm at 1200-3200 rpm | 500 Nm at 1600-4500 rpm |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.4s | 5.1s |
Colour and trim options in the new S-Class:
Designo Diamond White: Macchiato beige / Magma grey | Sienna Brown / Black
Onyx Black: Macchiato beige / Magma grey | Sienna Brown / Black
Anthracite Blue: Sienna Brown / Black
Rubellite Red: Macchiato beige / Magma grey
Emerald Green: Sienna Brown / Black