2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class review

May 24, 2:08 PMTampa Sports Car ExaminerMichael Berenis

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The new S-Class line up from Mercedes-Benz is an astounding display of technology and art enhanced for the love of driving. Some consider the new S-Class is for those who love the art of doing other things while driving due to the enormous amount of computerized automation. The sport luxury sedans are blessed with all the modern technology today offers. Speed, prestige, and luxury all wrapped into one lovely package from Mercedes Benz. Mercedes Benz always has the best technology in automobiles, and usually coin phrased "ahead of their time". This is completely true with the new S-Class vehicle series.

2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications:

• Curb weight: 4310 lbs
•  3.5 liter six cylinder
• S600 gets twin turbo 6 liter
• Seats five
• 199.8 inch length
• 58 inches tall
• 299 hp
• 284 tq

Video content: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trailer

Technology upgrades

You'll first from the outside updated LED headlights. This new headlight technology is has brighter light output while consuming less energy. The bulbs used in the LED headlights also last way longer than standard halogen or HID headlights. These headlights adapt to the situation and will adjust their focus point optimizing driver sight at all times. Mercedes Benz claims that with only low beam headlights, the driver can see up to 1000 ft with out blinding other drivers using this new technology.

Technology doesn't stop at the headlights, they've upgraded several key elements as well. A new driver's assistance program that uses advanced camera and radar sensing systems capable of mind boggling tasks. There is also upgraded intelligent situational awareness software that protects you like big brother as your drive down the road.

Next, notice the split view LCD screen in the front. This split screen offers a special driver view and passenger view. The passengers can be watching movies while the drive can see GPS and vehicle information from the same screen. Different angle of view point changes what is displayed on the LCD screen.

More fancy driving aids such as speed limit and lane change assist help make driving a more pleasurable experience. Sit back and relax as your S-Class practically drives you down the road, safely.  The vehicle will read street signs and display them on the command panel as well as react with them accordingly. Other highly regarded Mercedes Benz technology such as attention assist, pre-safe seat belt tensioning, brake pre-application technology, plus other surprise technologies not yet released.

Video Content: Top Gear S-Class review

Summary

The S-Class is still the same as it has always been; the best. There is no sedan like this in the world. Hyundai might be able to copy the look of the S-Class, but by no means can it actually replicate the car 100%. The S-Class is fast, capable, and really cool! Always cutting edge, Mercedes-Benz did not miss one detail when creating the new S-Class. New technology, astounding design, and superb quality parts is what makes this S-Class "Unlike any other".

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