cookstar

the front driver seat at the very least will tilt forward significantly ( just like the equus, what you want is the wheel base which is longer than the long wheel base ( maybe the pullman)

Tomshop

While I would like more legroom the picture of Pullman floating around the Internet makes it look very limosine like. Hope that isn't the case.

ajm0623

and why are we back to the stubby antennae on the roof like the early 2007 s550 had on the decklid/boot? it was redesigned away in later model 07s but now it is reappearing. again. ACK!

Wolfman

Agreed. The 2013 SL has a composite trunk lid that hides all antennas inside without the need of any visible antenna

elijah

Classy & I love it.

So the new S Class can only seat 4? If yes, that is a little disturbing

CoolBDPhenom03

Yeah, 4 seats seems to be the trend for all new MBs. One of the reasons the gf and I aren't considering an Evoque to replace her Subaru.

Tomshop

4 seats is only with one of the backseat packages. Hard to determine which one.

s600ed

Pics of interior looks amazing but lets not forget its MBUSA who makes the call on what we can and can't have. Most likely a whole bunch of stripped down versions with very spartan interiors to lower msrp and bump up numbers with many options not available.

C280 Sport

It has always been a 5 so pay for only 4 is disturbing but maybe this 4 seater model may be a option due to a rear seat package??

cookstar

I dont get how its "disturbing" to you? 2 seats at the back makes complete sense and its not like it comes in 4 seats, its an option and the 4 seats are better in all aspects versus the 5, besides when have you ever seen 3 people seated in the back seat of an S-class? Never

I dont think anyone that buys this for the number of seats.

ima55r2

Glad to see the push-down/pull-up window switches incorporated. The previous switches matched the rest of the interior but I usually had to feel around for a while to find the right one.

C280 Sport

So it is an option? I thought so as I stated in my previous post. I used every S Class(420SEL,560SEL,300SDL,S500) I ever had to fit 3 people in the back. Thats why I love a big car lol. For that reason why. I agree no one buys this car for the number of seats but it is nice to have 3 in the back if needed.

hyperion667

FWIW: my local dealer told me they still have 2013 production until April, and then thinks
it will possible to configure by June, however designo will probably set it back from what I've also been told......worth the wait I hope

nyca

If they want a lower cost option for the US - they need a 6 cylinder option in the car instead of the base car having the V8 (no one wants the hybrid). Same with the CLS, MB gives away alot of sales in these two segments to BMW and Audi because they do not have a lower cost V6 option in these segments.

cookstar

thats quite interesting, I have never in my life seen 3 people in the back of the S-class.

cookstar

S350,SL350,CLS350 etc etc have been available for years in Europe, I think that MB thinks it will not be a big seller and also certifiying the car for North America costs $$$$$ no sales= money wasted= dropped stock prices.

Personally I would not buy any of the vehicles I stated above in a V6.

C280 Sport

Really? I have done it with the E Classes as well. Tried it with a C but not much luck on that one lol.

CoolBDPhenom03

5 adults in my car with coilovers was an interesting experience.

Wolfman

That's what it will most likely be. Mercedes had 4 seat options for the S Class for decades. No news here...

AshleyAlissa

More interior photos of the S-Class and complete interior details released.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...s-and-details/

AshleyAlissa

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C280 Sport

I love the 2 screen split but why do I recall the W221 body having this as well?

cookstar

yes and the 2014 Ml and GL and possibly the E class will have it as well, although the screen is much larger than anything else MB currently has.

nyca

So the V8 option is there for you. But alot of buyers would get those cars with V6 power, especially older buyers.

K-A

Just not feeling it. I feel like every newer model that comes out shows Mercedes losing their design confidence and direction (lots of sans-harmony). I feel the whole car is a fight between "old fogey" traits (interior) and overwrought messy "boy racer"-esque elements (exterior lines and fad-ish elements). The front is a fussy mess IMO with those clunky and awkwardly shaped headlights which I think will age poorly and harshly. The A/CLA/SL all have very clunky headlights which don't mate fluidly with the grille, and it's unfortunate to see the S going down the same path.

As far as engineering goes, the W221 still stands up to anything thrown at it so I'm sure it'll have to be phenomenal in that sense.... though I really hope it's not using a modified platform off an existing Benz (could hamper all that significantly). The S should get its own platform, especially right now as I'm not too impressed with the modified C chassis under the E Class (I think it feels proper on the C Class though).