The ultimate luxury is all set to land in India on 17th June in the form of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The new limousine looks absolutely stunning with the latest design language. But it is added size that is expected to attract a lot of customers for the German brand.
Initially, it is coming to India as a CBU unit, with a locally assembled version slated for a later date. Want to learn more about it? We have covered the entire details just for you.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to launch in India on 17th June.
- The updated luxury sedan will be available as a CBU unit initially.
- To be powered by 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol and diesel engine.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Exterior & Design
The front profile of the luxury saloon features a set of nicely integrated LED headlamps. To be precise, these headlamps are said to be available with ‘Digital light’ technology that improves visibility by 2 times.
Other than this, a revised chrome grille, reworked bumpers, wraparound taillights, etc will also be a part of the update list.
For a personalised experience, customers are expected to get the option to choose among alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 21-inches. As claimed by the brand, the updated sedan is bigger and even spacious when compared to the outgoing predecessor.
The new S-Class will get five colour shades on offer, including – Onyx Black, Anthracite Blue, Emerald Green, Designo Diamond White and Rubellite Red. Apart from this, the exterior colour scheme is said to be the deciding factor for the upholstery finishing as well.
Interior & Features
People go for Mercedes-Benz S-Class just for their interiors. To begin with, the back seats are available with extended under-thigh support similar to what we see on a recliner chair.
Further, the new MBUX infotainment system comes with gesture control as well as fingerprint, voice and face recognition for a personalised experience.
Other features such as ambient lighting, 31-speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system, sunroof and the heads-up display will be available as standard across all variants.
Engine
Being the imported models, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class range will be available in either the S400d 4Matic variant or the S450 4Matic variant.
To begin with, the first one is currently available with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel motor that churns out a massive 330HP and 700Nm of peak torque. Similarly, the latter one gets a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 362HP and 500Nm of torque.
Both of them will come mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox as standard. Also, four-wheel steering is expected to be a part of the 2021 S-Class CBU version.
Alternatives
In India, the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will compete against the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8L and Porsche Panamera among others. Want to learn more about its direct rival? Check out the Audi A8L right below.
Audi A8L
Want to experience luxury in the true sense? Well, even the Audi A8L stands apart with the best-in-class luxury onboard. Unlike the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, this one will be available with a sole 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol engine. In terms of features, it comes packed with recliner back seats, panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, fully digital instrument cluster, etc just to name a few.
Specifications
| Audi A8L | |
| Engine | 2995cc V6 petrol |
| Power | 335HP |
| Torque | 500Nm |
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| Price (Ex-showroom, pan India) | Rs.1.57 Crore |