2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class launched in Malaysia

Launched in Singapore back in April, the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class now made its debut in Malaysia. The automaker offers the luxury sedan in a sole S 580 e plug-in hybrid trim in the Malay market, which is locally assembled at the Pekan assembly plant. 

"The S-Class is the world's best-selling luxury limousine and we are also pleased that the new S 580 e will be a locally-assembled variant as its predecessor. This is a testament to our commitment to reinforce our local commitment to expanding our local foothold in the country. The vehicle underpins our claim to produce the best automobile in the world. This is where covetable luxury meets the greatest possible safety and the highest level of comfort,” said Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

Let’s know the model in detail.

Exterior

The all-new S-Class features a completely revamped exterior with several elements borrowed from its siblings. On the front, we can see a huge trapezoidal grille edged by slim arrow-shaped headlights integrated with LED daytime running lights and indicators. At the rear, it gets two-piece triangular-shaped tail lights, which look similar to ones available on the CLS. The luxury car runs on 19-inch multi-twin-spoke alloy wheels and run-flat tyres.

Size-wise, the new S-Class has grown in every aspect. It now measures 5,289 mm in length (+34 mm), 1,921 mm in width (+22 mm), 1,503 mm in height (+12 mm), and has a larger wheelbase of 3,216 mm (+51 mm).

Interior

The car which is already known for its comfortable travel and relaxed working has now evolved into a "third place", a refuge between the home and workplace. The significant inclusions are - 

• 12.8-inch vertical touchscreen mated to an updated MBUX, which now comes with augmented reality tech, biometric authentication, multi-seat connectivity options, personalized media for occupants, and also support over-the-air updates over time
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 760-watt 16-speaker Burmester 3D surround sound system
• Automatic climate control
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Wireless charging pad in front as well as rear
• MBUX rear-seat infotainment unit featuring a 7.0-inch Android tablet for controls, two 11-inch screens, and two wireless headsets
• Electrically-adjustable seats with heating and cooling, and calf massage functions
• Panoramic sliding sunroof
• Nappa leather upholstery 

Powertrain

The Malaysian-spec S 580 e is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that combines a 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six engine, an electric motor, a 28.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The engine generates a maximum power output of 367 PS from 5,500 to 6,100 rpm and a peak torque of 500 Nm between 1,600 and 4,500 rpm while the e-motor delivers 150 PS and 480 Nm. Combinedly, the setup produces 510 PS and 750 Nm.

The battery pack delivers an an-electric travel range of around 100 km (on the WLTP cycle). It gets charged in 30 minutes when using a 60 kW DC fast charger. The standard 11 kW onboard charger charges the battery from 0 to 80% in 2.5 hours.

Speaking about the performance specs, the new S-Class runs from zero to 100 kmph in 5.2 seconds on the way to hitting a top speed of 250 kmph.

Safety 

The all-new Mercedes-Benz S 580 e is equipped with 13 airbags and advanced driving-assistant systems including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, Parktronic active parking assist, Pre-safe pre-collision protection, and autonomous emergency braking with cross-traffic and pedestrian detection.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will start the new S-Class deliveries in mid-January 2022.

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