new Mercedes S-Class 2015
Mina waited at the stage door: a long black car with chrome
accents, the seats are covered with silver-plated leather ... “ Deja vu, I
thought, as soon as the picture moemovskogo "theater" with German
precision repeated at the beginning of the test-drive a new Mercedes-S-Class.
I looked around the silhouette submitted limousine that
factory papers now appears under the symbol W222 and in my mind said, "Do
not argue ...” Doorman prestigious hotel with trepidation forest fallow opened
the rear door on the right, and yours truly was in the realm of automotive
luxury, which all your decorations as it invites a "taste" of bliss
and relaxation.
Spend at least one day of light as the man whom in this life
used to take care of, I tell you, flattering. Therefore wanted to test the
proposed "mersedesovsky" flagship gadgets, they say, to the maximum.
And then they - like beans on a plate. Well, that previous test drive the press
conference, Dr. Shtorp, chief engineer of the project S-Class, we had to
introduce the majority of comfort systems.
On my door I found the treasured button, which German
manager so eloquently spoke an hour ago? Gently pushing it, I witnessed the
transformation of the front passenger seat, which in a few seconds
"skukozhilas" rolling back when this all the way forward. His new
position this pile of engineering and natural skin immediately blocked the view
through the right door mirror, but the right rear rider to this there is no
case.
Under my knees suddenly "draw" additional ground -
support for calves (adjustable in length and inclination) to determine my feet
in a horizontal position, and in a moment I felt like a passenger 1st class
aircraft.
However, before it has adjusted itself to the chair (tilt
angle can reach 43.5 degrees) and put his head in a soft cushion that clings
headrest. On the question of colleagues in the crew, good or me to answer,
sorry, no longer wanted. But you will answer: "Lafa"!
What, for example, is such a new feature, massage Energizing
effect action of heated stones? The body of the passenger gets soft and
pleasant beats using 14 separately controlled air chambers built into the
seatback, and integrated heating function. Feeling great! In general,
passengers are offered a choice of 6 different massages, 2 of which are
expected to participate heat.
Special relaxation come in the evening, when the gloomy
clouds overshadowed the horizon, and from the darkness in a cozy cabin could
not save even two electrically-nominated hatches. My colleagues and
"groped" washer control system of interior lighting and began to
argue long, what color scheme interior fits most.
Would be better if it did not, because the taste and color -
you know. They decided on the fact that all proposed palette is good in its own
way, as long as there is a choice, and in any case be in the illuminant salon -
like a dip in the "Disco 80".
Speaking of light. The new S-Class is the first car in the
world, which is already in the base will be completely dispense with
incandescent lamps as the outer and the inner light. Invasion of LED-technology
reaches its climax...
Increased by 22 mm dimensions limousine passengers all
benefit from this in all respects a more comfortable interior dimensions. Thus,
the height of the ceiling above the driver's head has increased by 12 mm at the
maximum distance between the driver and front passenger at shoulder height
increased by 14 mm, and at the level of the elbow - 10 mm. 14 mm spacing
between the backs of the front seats and the rear passenger knees. Along the 9
mm increased the distance between the rear passengers also at the level of the
shoulders.
With the possibility of a true "lords» S-Class, such as
sorted, but not until the end. For the power of "authority" also
involves managing numerous features that will appear on the front panel color
display. To this end, rear passenger armed with a special remote control (like
TV), which is stored in the lower compartment of the door skin.
Wanted to make the music louder in the cabin - Press the
remote control. Change lights Interior - Bite. It is not necessary to reach the
LCD screen (touch screen is not here) and unbuckling the belt safety (which,
incidentally, is mounted airbag). Everything is much easier. Remote in the car
alone, but, as noted by Dr. Shtorp, if you wish you can buy a second.
In general, the screens in front of the driver's eyes - not
one, but two. Two color TFT-high resolution display with an aspect ratio of 8:
3 and a diagonal of 12.3 inches. Together they form a kind of general
information support center of the car.
The left display takes care of the old instrument cluster,
providing the rider with all the important and relevant information. The right
to manage the infotainment functions and systems to ensure comfort. Accustomed
to all this through some 2-3 hours of dating, you know that the German idea
justified.
At first skeptical that the arrows on such devices
respectable car made electronically, but then somehow did not dwell on this and
attention, realizing that its functions to cope successfully electronics, and
the proposed instrument engineers colors pleasing to the eye.
The central tunnel, as well as at the previous S-Class,
wide. That's just got armrests heating function (rear too). The main body of
management still remains a central rotary pushbutton switch, the usual release
button on the center console for the most important functions, as well as the
control panel auxiliary systems.
Rectangular vents ventilation system gave way to a new
round. Exactly the same we saw in Frankfurt (IAA-2013) premiere Mercedes
S-Class Coupe. Speaking of ventilation. Only with regards to the seats. First
time here apply the so-called reversible fans. On the surface of the seat,
first began to attract more cool air. The surface temperature of the heated
seats is reduced faster than the action of conventional cooling systems. After
4 minutes, the fan blowing switched mode to reduce skvoznyakovye phenomenon.
Driver and passenger high-end surround speaker’s speaker
system, basic equipment which implies the presence of 13 pieces. Concert on the
interior decoration of the new S-Class bother this time the Germans from the
company whose name is simple layman almost nothing says - Burmese.
But these guys have worked out well. Especially if we're
talking about a top system Burmese High-End 3D Surround. In her arsenal - much
as 24 speakers, including the ceiling. How cool it sounds, you can imagine
after the announcement of the cost of the system - almost 435 thousand rubles.
But it is a trifle at a total cost of long wheelbase S500 7.2 million rubles.
I'm telling you all this now, and I understand that no
progress in the description of the mortgaged comfort of the new limousine iota.
Do not grasp the immensity, as used to say Kozma bars, therefore able to
announce yet a fresh idea as flavoring system that is included in the package
Air-Balance. Aromatization salon can be switched on and off, and you can adjust
its intensity. With flavoring system can be set smell in the cabin to your
taste - offered 4 different flavors to choose from. Himself a bottle hidden in
the glove compartment.
Dr. Shtorp, echoing his boss Dieter Setscrew, not without
corporate modesty speaks about the new S-Class, as "the best car in the
world." Manager understands that in terms of sportiness in shtutgarstky
flagship BMW 7 is slightly inferior-Series, however, the level of comfort ahead
and "Bavarian" and the Audi A8.
No less impressive is the list of equipment, which is
responsible for the behavior of the new S-Class but the road. I'm ashamed to
enumerate all of the proposed vehicle position - it will take a lot of your
time and take a lot of pain competitors. My answer is brief, the words of the
same Dr. Shtorpa, say, for example, a new suspension like this: "Here we
are 2 steps ahead in comparison with the previous generation S-Class».
Where are the best, you ask? But it's engineering staff
Mercedes-Benz retorts: new S-Class - the world's first car that can advance to
recognize bumps in the road. When the system scans the road surface Road
Surface Scan using stereoscopic camera captures 15 meters these same
irregularities, the newest Magic Body Control system instantly adapts the
chassis of the car to the situation.
This system is available as an option for models with
8-cylinder engine. As standard with cars equipped with a continuously operated
adaptive damping system ADS Plus Airmatic air suspension and improved on both
axles.
Limo rides as if he wants to answer all the good inherent in
its design know-how. Under the hood of our test S-Class was well known to us
for W221 V8 biturbo 4.7 liter, however, is a different power - 455 hp instead
of the previous 435 forces. Transmission is not less significant - 7-speed
version of the 7G-Tronic Plus. On the smoothness and efficiency of its work to
say, I think, too.
Despite the fact that the limousine weighs 2 tons, biturbo
if does not feel its severity. The explosion of "hundreds" impressive
- just 4.7 seconds. We had time to imprinted on their startup in a chair bodies
confirm this personally. When you are rushing against a flat line, seeing in
front of the long hood with the company brand logo on the most
"gallery", you forget a lot. Tuned management, adequate management
severity on the steering wheel - as you!
About weight limousine I remembered not casual. Today, automakers
like to emphasize the fact that it one way or another managed to reduce the
weight of their cars. Mercedes-Benz is no exception. For example, the diesel
variant S-Class weighs as much as 95 kg less than its predecessor.
The reason for this, including the use of aluminum. Of the
"winged metal" made doors, fenders, hood, roof, trunk lid, suspension
parts, including strut. Steel, according to Dr. Shtorpa, used less and less -
only where without it really cannot do yet. By 2020, the engineer noticed, Mercedes
cars will be on 60-70% of aluminum, with an increased number of polymeric
materials. For comparison: the easiest option W222 weighs 1955 kg, with the
famous W140, which is often called the "Grosser Mercedes", pulled at
least 2.5 tons.
The new S-Class in its Long-length version reached 5246 mm
(short wheelbase - 5116 mm). This is even higher than in all the same legendary
"one hundred and fortieth" (5115 / 5215h1885h1485 mm). But German
designers are so delicately worked on the lines of the silhouette, the current
flagship and look great and intelligent at the same time.
If the host machine has not given the nod to sprint and want
to enjoy moving and impressive, "steering" can avail the active
cruise control Diachronic Plus. It is, in principle, is not new and is already
familiar from other models of the brand.
Another point, which is updated flagship Diachronic Plus,
works including traffic (function Stop & Go Pilot). While the other will be
a function - assistance in steering Steering Assist - serves as a sort of
autopilot, ie keeps the car in its lane and even automatically turns on in a
simple arc bends. But do not remove your hands from the steering wheel, or
automatic will alarm immediately.
I'm full of anxiety for what was not able to review the
entire innovations highlight flagship sedan Mercedes-Benz. And they are, I
admit, is very interesting. The list of equipment, which sports a S500 Sedan
Long, I averaged more than 70 points. Enumeration of them and I get tired, and
you. Therefore, entering the home stretch. And she says that should announce
the price list. Stored first aid kit: korotkobazny S500 - from 4.99 million
rubles. (all-wheel drive version - from 5.2 million rubles.), long wheelbase
S500 - 7.2 million rubles. S400 (V6, 333 hp - from 3 990 000 rubles.), S 63 AMG
(V8 5,5-liter, 585 hp.. - From 6.9 million rubles.).