Mercedes-Benz has brought the new generation S-Class to Australia, where it will launch next month in a single trim level with two wheelbase lengths. Pricing for the S450 4Matic starts at AU$ 240,700 (US$ 191,361), excluding on-road costs and dealer fees. Its standard equipment includes a 12.8-inch OLED infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display, sat-nav, smartphone integration, wireless charging pad, MBUX assistant and Burmester premium audio.
The list is far from over, as it also
includes ambient lighting, two-zone automatic climate control, electrically
adjustable front seats with heating and cooling functions, power closing doors,
panoramic sunroof, fingerprint scanner and keyless go with flush-mounted door
handles. The Driving Assistance Package, which features several safety systems,
as well as the Parking Package, multibeam LED headlights with adaptive highbeam
assist, adaptive suspension and many others are standard as well.
The LWB variant, named the S450 L 4Matic,
will set buyers back at least AU$ 264,900 (US$ 210,600), and it has a 110 mm longer wheelbase for more backseat legroom. This model features all of the
equipment mentioned above, as well as electrically adjustable rear seats with
memory function, automatic climate control for backseat occupants and forward
facing rear airbags.
Both the S450 and S450 L are powered by a
turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six which puts out 367 PS and
500 Nm of torque and is coupled to a 9-speed automatic transmission
and all-wheel drive. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system adds an extra 22 PS and 250 Nm for short periods of time. The 0-100 km/h sprint takes 5.1 seconds in both versions, and average fuel economy is
rated at 8.2 and 8.4 l/100 km (28.7-28 mpg US) for the standard and long
wheelbase respectively.
