Mercedes-Benz S-Class: convincing answers in every generation

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Nov 20, 2020

Stuttgart

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class follows a long and rich tradition that goes back to the beginnings of the Mercedes brand at the start of the 20th century. Luxury, comfort and safety: long before the official introduction of the S-Class designation in 1972, cars in the executive and luxury class have been the focus of the Stuttgart-based brands product portfolio. And with every generation of its flagship models, Mercedes-Benz is giving convincing answers to the wishes and requirements of the respective time.

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 bis 1965), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695181)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Class ic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972) and S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: DD695182)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Mercedes-Benz 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695183)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965) und 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695184)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998) and S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695185)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695186)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695187)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695188)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Front: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). Background, from left to right: 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695189)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Front: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). Background, from left to right: 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695190)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Front: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). Background, from left to right: 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695190)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Front: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). Background, from left to right: 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695193)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Techn ology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695194)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695195)

The tr adition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Aerial view with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695196)

The tr adition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Aerial view with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695197)

The tr adition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Aerial view with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695198)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694807)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694808)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694809)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020 , press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Front: S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). Background, from left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694810)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998) and S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694811)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998) and S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694812)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Merce des-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694813)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Vehicles from the Merce des-Benz Classic collection together with the all-new S-Class model series 223 of 2020, press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992) and 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694814)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Aerial view with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 300 SE (W 112, 1961 to 1965), 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972), 350 SE (model series 116, 1972 to 1980), 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 600 SEL (model series 140, 1991 to 1998), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and S-Class Plug-in-Hybrid. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695179)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Driving shot with vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection, taken at the press driving event on the new S-Class, model ser ies 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. From left to right: 500 SEL (model series 126, 1979 to 1992), 300 SE (W 112, 1961 bis 1965), S 500 4MATIC (model series 223, combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 8.4-7.8 l/100 km, combined CO₂-emissions (NEDC): 192-179 g/km) and 250 SE (W 108, 1965 to 1972). (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D695180)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694815)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694816)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694817)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694818)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694819)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694820)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694821)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694822)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving Shot. (Photo signa ture in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694823)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving shot. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694851)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving shot. (Photo signature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694852)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving shot. (Photo sign ature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694853)

The tradition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 300 SE „Tailfin“ (W 112, 1961 to 1965) from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection. Press driving event on the new S-Class, model series 223, at the Daimler Test and Technology Center (PTZ) in Immendingen, October 2020. Driving shot. (Photo sign ature in the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives: D694854)