The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a line of full size luxury sedans that has served as Mercedes-Benz's flagship model since the naming convention began in the 1970s, frequently used as a showcase for new automotive technology later adopted across the industry, including anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control. Successive generations have consistently ranked among the most prestigious and technologically advanced sedans available.
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SignificanceThe S-Class is the flagship full-size luxury sedan line of Mercedes-Benz, officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has ranked as the world's best-selling luxury sedan. 1 Manufacturer or Builder FAQs
Why is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class called the S-Class?
S is for Sonderklasse, special class, a name made official with the W116 of 1972.
The S stands for Sonderklasse, German for special class. The letter was first used this way on the Ponton series, but Mercedes-Benz did not officially use the S-Class name until the W116 of 1972.
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Source Mercedes-Benz W126 (Wikipedia)
Source Mercedes-Benz W140 (Wikipedia)
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as "special class" (German: "Sonderklasse", abbreviated as "S-Klasse"), is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz.
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is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz.
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was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since.
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The S-Class has ranked as the world's best-selling luxury sedan.
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4-door sedan 2-door coupé (1992-2021) 2-door convertible (2014-2021)
Of Make: Mercedes-Benz, Infobox: manufacturer
Daimler-Benz (1972-1998), DaimlerChrysler (1998-2007), Daimler AG (2007-2022), Mercedes-Benz Group (2022-present)
View the Source Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220, Generation section
marketed from 1998 to 2005 as the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class
has versions: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220, Generation section
marketed from 1998 to 2005 as the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class
View the SourceMercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221, Generation section
a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class
has versions: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221, Generation section
a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class
View the SourceMercedes-Benz W126 (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz W126, Lead, S-Class generation
It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
has versions: Mercedes-Benz W126, Lead, S-Class generation
It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
View the SourceMercedes-Benz W140 (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz W140, Lead, S-Class
The W140 series S-Class was superseded by the W220 S-Class sedan
has versions: Mercedes-Benz W140, Lead, S-Class
The W140 series S-Class was superseded by the W220 S-Class sedan
View the SourceMercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), Lead, generation
The Mercedes-Benz W222 is the sixth generation of the Mercedes Benz S-Class
has versions: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), Lead, model
The Mercedes-Benz W222 is the sixth generation of the Mercedes Benz S-Class
View the SourceMercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223), Lead, generation
The Mercedes-Benz W223 is the seventh generation
has versions: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223), Lead, model
The Mercedes-Benz W223 is the seventh generation
View the SourceMercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) (Wikipedia)
Generations: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217), Lead, generation
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé and Convertible (C217/A217) are grand tourers
has versions: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217), Lead, model
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé and Convertible (C217/A217) are grand tourers
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