In Europe started sales of the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Unveiled this spring at the Shanghai Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan has begun reaching its first customers in Europe. The updated model received 24 modifications and 9 engines. The car, as before, will contain rear and all-wheel drive 4MATIC, and the option of an elongated body and a standard one.

The engine range has been replenished with new 6-cylinder gasoline engines for the S 500 and S 450 modifications. The power of such units is 435 and 367 horsepower, respectively. The diesel range includes two engines - S 400 d (340 hp) and S 350 d (286 hp). The manufacturer reports that thanks to the introduction of new technologies, it was possible to significantly reduce fuel consumption.

The top model S 600 contains a V12 engine with a capacity of 530 "horses". However, there is an even stronger modification of the S 650, which will be produced under the Mercedes-Maybach label. The power of this motor is 630 hp. With.

The AMG division does not miss a great opportunity to distinguish itself and will release modifications of the S 65 and S 63, where the first will receive two turbines, and the second will receive branded all-wheel drive.

In the basic equipment, all Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars received the latest generation COMAND Online multimedia system. With it, you can watch TV, play games, watch Blu-ray discs, surf the Internet and listen to music. As an option, a rear seat entertainment system with separate monitors and wireless headphones is offered. In addition, the system has the ability to connect a smartphone, with which you can plan a route and save it in the on-board computer of the car.

The appearance of the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan in Ukraine is expected in September this year.