Mercedes luxury models - An overview through history

Stuttgart The first Mercedes S class was put on sale in 1972. Mercedes luxury cars started making much earlier, the oldest precursor of today's S-Class appeared at the beginning of the 20th century.

Mercedes-Simplex 60

As the oldest ancestor of today's S-Class model is the Mercedes-Simplex from 1903. During that time, the car had a powerful engine - a four-cylinder engine with a power of 44 KW (60 hp). The car was manufactured by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG), the predecessor of today's Daimler.

Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460

In 1928, the Mercedes-Benz Nurburg (V08), the first production model of the brand with an eight-cylinder engine under the hood, arrived on the market. The 3.67-meter wheelbase had a spacious cabin.

Mercedes-Benz 770 Grand Mercedes

The Mercedes-Benz 770, manufactured between 1930 and 1943, is also known as the Grosser Mercedes. The first model car with an eight-cylinder engine with compressor charge.

Mercedes-Benz 300

Postwar Type 300, internal code W186 (later W189). This model was nicknamed Adenauer by the Federal Republic of Germany Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, who owned several copies of this model. The model has been heated with a fan since 1958, it was possible to pay extra for air conditioning or power steering.

Mercedes-Benz 220

The first generation of the 220 (chassis number W180) was made from 1954 to 1959, the car is sometimes described as the first generation of the S-Class. S appeared in the title of the model later in the stronger version of the S 220.

Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

Mercedes-Benz 600

The Mercedes-Benz 600 produced between 1963 and 1981 was the most luxurious model of the brand at the time. The car has a 6,3 liter eight-cylinder combined with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes air suspension and an electronically controlled heating and ventilation system.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 116: 450 SEL 6.9

The W108 appeared in 1965, its successor, seven years later becoming the W116, the first to be officially called the S-Class. The sedan was later offered with an ABS system and cruise control in addition to the dpolata. Since 1978 it has been available with a turbo diesel engine.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 126 series: 500 SEL

Generation W126 appeared in 1979, equipment offered is electrically adjustable steering column, front airbags or traction control.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 140 series: 600 SEL

The S-Class W140 is the first production Mercedes-Benz with a twelve-cylinder engine. Electro by opening the trunk lid and el. with mirrors, since 1996 it has been possible to order a car with front side airbags and xenon headlights.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 220 series: S 400 CDI

Since 1998, the W220 generation has been on the market. Equipped with airbags for the head and rear side airbags and zone automatic air conditioning with individual controls for each seat individually.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 221 series: S 500

The W221 generation has been on the market since 2005. Like its predecessor, the car has continued to improve passenger safety. This is the first generation S-Class available with hybrid drivetrain.

Mercedes S-Class W221 S 500

The latest generation of the S-Class, the W222, has been on sale since 2013. The car has once again offered a wealth of accessories.

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