Environment and efficiency

A role model for innovation ever since its inception, the S - Class is now forging unique paths when it comes to sustainability and environmental protection : with enhanced efficiency and the first hybrid vehicle to feature lithium - ion technology

 

The S - Class features clean and economical engines as well as sustainable technology – and not just under the bonnet. Aerodynamic measures, tyres with optimised rolling resistance and an intelligent energy - management system help to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Energy is used effi ciently, saved wherever possible and – as in the case of the S 400 HYBRID – stored and fed back into the system at another point. The S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model boasts an LCA that has been improved by 10 %, while the S 400 HYBRID achieves emission figures that easily undercut the levels specifi edby the world’s most stringent standards. 

 

Climate control

An ideal interior climate enhances comfort and increases stress - relieving safety in the S - Class. The standard specification includes four front climate zones, with two rear climate zones available as an option. The automatic climate control system allows the driver and front passenger to adapt the climate in their respective seats to suit their individual requirements – independently of each other. It keeps the temperature at the desired level automatically, even in strong sunlight. To this end sensors record the temperature inside and outside the S - Class, controlling the heating, cooling and fan for each temperature zone individually, according to requirements. Even the airfl ow can be adjusted in line with individual needs, with a choice of three modes : “Diff use”, “Medium” or “Focus”.

 

Multimedia systems

Available in addition to the standard - fit USB, Bluetooth and SD card interfaces, SPLITVIEW, the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system and the Rear Seat Entertainment package provide outstanding entertainment for every occupant.

 

COMAND APS

The multimedia system combines telephone, audio, video and hard - disc navigation, showing the information on a central colour display. As well as playing video and audio DVDs, the integrated DVD player can also handle CDs and MP3 fi les. In addition, MUSIC REGISTER lets you store up to 2500 music tracks. Music Search allows you to search this database based on track title or artist name, for example, so that you can always locate the music you want quickly and easily. The COMAND APS display shows maps – those used by the navigation system, for example – in 3 - D.D.

 

SPLITVIEW

SPLITVIEW uses an innovative display technology to allow the driver and front passenger to each view a diff erent picture on a single monitor. While the driver can view navigation information, for example, the front passenger can put together their own personal programme of entertainment. Sound is output via wireless headphones.

 

Rear Seat Entertainment package

Enter tainment for the rear passengers comes cour tesy of the Rear Seat Entertainment package, consisting of a DVD player, two 8 - inch TFT colour displays mounted on the head restraints of the front seats, two sets of wireless headphones, remote control and two Aux - in connections. It is therefore possible to watch films or connect a games console whilst on the road. Excellent, further optimised sound quality is provided by the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system. It combines surround sound in Dolby Digital 5.1, a 13 - channel DSP sound amplifier, 14 speakers optimised to suit the car interior and a subwoofer. The 3 - D stereo sound ensures sheer listening pleasure whilst the speed - sensitive volume control provides a constant sound impression. What’s more, the rear passengers can also control the in - vehicle players and interfaces.