I might just lose my shi*.


This is an official MB video. During this video, it is mentioned that you can buy the S with an optional package that gives you double pane windows for added noise insulation.

WTF - an option? I'm going to lose it. On the E class in Canada, the Acoustic Comfort package is not an option, so you cannot buy the E class in Canada with dual pane windows. My understanding on the S class is that it does come with that in Canada (double pane windows), and based on what I saw on the showroom floor, they are dual pane windows. That said, is it really an option, and if so, how do I know for sure if it comes with this in Canada? Is there a package code?

 

My understanding in the states is that all S class sedans come with double pane or laminated glass. You can tell by looking at the edge if the glass when it is rolled down partially, it is two thin pieces of glass laminated together.

 

Never seen it as an option here, they all have it. It's possible though, in some markets you can get a very base model S class.

 

If you go to the German web site you find you can configure an S class with very little luxury features. North American cars are bundled with a lot of options. Canada orders fewer models and different options. ie all 4matic etc

Here is one from Germany.
Heat and sound insulating and infrared reflective laminated safety glass
1,368.50 euros
factory price
For greater comfort in the interior, the panes consist entirely of heat and sound insulating laminated safety glass, which also reflects infrared light. A three-layer acoustic foil in the side windows improves the sound insulation, an additional composite foil the burglary protection.

If you run the VIN and look for the code 595 that's it
here is mine
530 COMAND DVD APS USA WITH NAVIGATION
540 ROLLER BLIND, ELECTRIC, FOR REAR WINDOW
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
573 CHILD SEAT MOUNTING, ISOFIX IN REAR
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
595 HEAT INSULATING+IR REFLECTG.SAFETY GLASS SIDE+REAR
600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
610 NIGHT VIEW ASSIST
615 BI-XENON HEADLICHT W.ACTVIE CURVELIGHT RIGHT-DRIVE
619 CORNERING ILLUMINATION
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
690 EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
701L CANADA
731 TRIM PIECES - WOOD BURRED WALNUT VENEER
763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/ PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
775U BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC CLEAR COAT PAINT
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
807 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
810 SOUND SYSTEM
814 DVD CHANGER
872 REAR SEAT BENCH HEATING LEFT UND RIGHT
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
876 INTERIOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY
881 REMOTE TRUNK LOCKING
883 POWER CLOSING SYSTEM
889 KEYLESS - GO
910 DYNAMO WITH HIGHER CAPACITY (FFO)
913 AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR HOT COUNTRIES
986 DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
A21 SHIFT BY WIRE
A45 O-SHIFT PLATE WITH VGS2
K12 STEUERCODE FUER SERVICEINTERVALL
K14 STEUERCODE FUER SERVICEINTERVALL 20000 KM
M005 VEHICLES WITH 4-MATIC-/ALL WHEEL DRIVE
M273 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M273
M55 CAPACITY 5,5 LITRE
R02 ALL SEASON TYRES
R59 18" 9-SPOKE LIGHT ALLOY DESIGN WHEEL
U12 FLOOR MATS - VELOUR
U71 DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA
V13 SPEED- + LOADINDEX 99H

 

Too bad they don't make the windows like they did in the W140. Those were monsters, especially with the black trim around it.

 

 

 

Can anyone speculate why Mercedes does not use the heat and sound insulating infrared reflective laminated safety glass on the pano glass roof?

 

Probably something to do with having to have the seal around the edges. The side glasses and windshield are all sealed on the sides, not the edge. The roof panel (at least what moves) has seals around the outside. Needs a flat surface. My assumption anyway.

You have a shade for the pano roof too, which helps some. I do hate the amount of heat they let in in the south FL sun.

 

Interestingly enough on MY19, package 595 is not on it. 596 is on it though. "Tinted infrared reflecting glass" (as per the Canadian guide). I wonder if that's dual glazed?

Interestingly enough package 596 here, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&ved=2ahU KEwiHuqzW2PvcAhVK54MKHU-lAMo4ChAWMAN6BAgHEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fautokinito. com.cy%2Fassets%2Fcic%2Fmercedes%2FMERCEDES-S-Class.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1LB9gaW14EqsuYWg3ChO3o, lists it as "Heat insulated, noise insulated, and infrared reflecting laminated glass"

 

ooops I sent the list from my 2007, My 2014 has 596 as well and it is double glazed

 

 

The W140 Is so over engineered it is just unreal. Nothing is made like a W140.