Airbags
A pioneer of automotive safety, the S - Class was fi rst equipped with a driver airbag way back in 1981. A front - passenger airbag was added from 1985 onwards, off ering even more eff ective occupant protection. Nowadays the luxury saloon is equipped with nine sophisticated airbags, which help to prevent injuries in the event of a collision. Standard equipment includes two - stage front airbags, sidebags in the seat backrests for the driver and the front passenger as well as windowbags. What’s more, the driver can count on an integrated kneebag, which off ers additional safety potential in certain situations as it protects the legs and, in particular, the knees in the event of an accident. Rear sidebags are also included as standard, to protect the rear - seat occupants.
PRE - SAFE system (Standard)
The anticipatory occupant protection system is able to detect certain critical driving situations in advance and activate preventive measures. If an imminent accident is detected, the system can close the side windows, move the front - passenger seat to a more favourable position and tension the seat belts automatically. It can also close the sliding sunroof and provide lateral support for the occupants if the multicontour seats are specified.
PRE - SAFE Brake( option in Driving Assistance package ).
This system provides the driver with visual and audible warnings if there is a risk of a collision. If the driver fails to respond, it initiates autonomous partial braking and triggers PRE - SAFE measures. Autonomous emergency braking is performed subsequently if required. These measures can bring about a signifi cant reduction in the impact speed and the accident severity.
Assistance systems
Numerous assistance systems help to enhance ride comfort and make life even easier for the driver of the S - Class
Long - wheelbase version
Measuring 13 centimetres longer than the standard model, the long - wheelbase S - Class more than lives up to its name, off ering the rear occupants even more legroom. The list of standard equipment and appointments is equally long and includes leather appointments, heated front and rear seats, power adjustable outer rear seats, a sliding sunroof, and a blind which can cover the entire rear windscreen.
Optional extras include individual rear seats and the panoramic sliding sunroof as well as manually adjustable folding tables that provide an ideal working environment in the rear
The Rear Seat Entertainment Package is likewise available as an option, as is a second handset in the armrest. If the latter is specifi ed, the rear occupants as well as the front occupants can take calls.
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