baltos550

It looks like the 4matic version will be available in late fall, but the ordering guide lists the magic body control option as N/A for this model. Will this always be an either or choice, or will both be available on the same car in the near future?

sam9187

I think it's either or. I was going for the 4matic but switched to RWD with MBC after realizing this.

skrontz

Magic Body Control is just ABC with cameras. Since ABC is not a available with 4Matic, neither would be MBC.

Chucky300

I've had ABC on my W220 and W221.

Would never buy an S Class without it. Looking forward to trying out MBC.

The household has an Audi A8L for AWD needs.

Pagani

It is indeed a disappointment that MBC/ABC and 4matic are mutually exclusive. I am very curious how they plan to treat this conflict for the upcoming S 63, which by all reports should come exclusively with AWD (the E does). Traditionally, all AMG S-classes have been equipped with ABC (most as standard; early 220 bring an exception).

cookstar

whats with your signature?

Worth the wait

Man they overcooked that steak!!!!!!

Worth the wait

And that creamed spinach should be much more green.

S&W is slipping

hyperion667

haha! I can't figure out what the salt is even doing on the table!


but yeah, I was planning on 4M versus the MBC, seems like too many things
could go wrong with so many components for that systemeven though it seems cool...

aypues

haha. I've wondered that ever since I first saw it.

emilner

Chucky eats at a steakhouse pretty much 7 days a week. We got tired of his constant posting of the steaks so he just put it in his signature....

SKYKING44

Is that Peter Lugers?
The best steak I ever had!!!

emilner

A careful eye will notice the tablecloth. Lugers is the anti-thesis of tablecloths (and yes, it's the best porterhouse out there!). My guess it was taken at Mark Josephs

JTodd

5/29/13 Dealer Ordering Guide 2014 S Class.

http://www.filedropper.com/my14sdogmay29edit-1

xxGenericSNxx

Stuff will undoubtedly go wrong, as with all previous MB air suspension/ hydraulic systems- but according to your sig, you don't own cars out of warranty either so it that shouldn't be holding you back.

Kain

If MBC is not available on 4MATIC cars, does that mean the AMG S-Classes won't have MBC because they are likely to have AMG's version of 4MATIC?

LandSeaAir

It seems 4Matics are a very north american thing...if it was more desirable overseas I bet you'd have 4M and MBC integrated.

Although maybe they'll debut MBC with 4M on the AMGs, although I can't picture an S65 with 4matic but I can picture with MBC, I can also picture S63s without MBC. Surprised me when they took ABC off the CL550 and required 4M, I know its not AMG but the S sedan could get ABC...

tusabes

4 matic cars will have conventional steel springs - great for those who keep their mb out of warranty since airmatic and abc are nothing but problems out of warranty

Chucky300

Picture was taken at Jimmy Hays on Long Island.
http://jimmyhayssteakhouse.com/home.htm


MAGIC STEAK CONTROL!

JAN8OR

Actually 4Matic S63's will have full airmatic suspension.

petee1997

Not true, my CLS 550 4Matic has air suspension and so do all S class with 4Matic.