(S) pied - Mercedes W221 S Class facelift

GTO · 5th November 2009, 10:34

Delicious lookin' exhausts....Drool man! I like the tail lamp treatment. S feeling heat from the 7? Both are selling an average of 30 cars a month.

MAS · 5th November 2009, 10:36

Wow Sid, how come dude you get to see these new machines first? I guess you are all "eyes".

The exhausts look really cool. I hope the rest of the styling of the S is as aggressive as the exhaust.

sidindica · 5th November 2009, 10:40

This was the only "shot" I could manage, yes the doors were open but it was just a matter of chance that I caught this car, after that some security guards were on the way and I had to depart.

The car is expected in December. Shot taken from E51.

This is what the facelift will look like. Pics are of S 400 Hybrid from netcarshow.

anujmishra · 5th November 2009, 10:44

Good catch Sid! Both front seats have individual big LCD fitted for passenger seats. Is this is common is 'S' Class?

khan75 · 5th November 2009, 10:50

Wow they have blatantly copied the tailpipe design of the Lexus LS. So much for ze Germans being original. Plus, why does everyone seem to copy Audi's signature design of housing a strip of LEDs just under the front headlamps?

The turn signal LED strip at the bottom of the front chin looks nice but the wheels just seem to match the appearance of the car and look a bit tuner-ish.

List of changes for anyone who might be interested:
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Exterior changes

As mentioned, the front lamps has been modified to house the Bi-Xenon headlamps with the LED daytime running lights while the rear lamps are of the same shape as the last car but houses horizontal LED’s that have been specifically designed to look best at night.

The new S-Class also gets some new shoes in the form of handsome looking 18" light-alloys and two new external paint finishes, Dolomite Brown and Diamond white BRIGHT.

The external mirrors now get larger lenses and LED indicator repeaters as well.

Interior changes

Inside more minor touches come into light, literally, with new ambient lighting with three adjustable colours namely amber, white and ice blue.

Another new update is the Bluetooth interface with a handsfree function.

Safety feature

ATTENTION ASSIST is Mercedes-Benz’s own take on a drowsiness detection system. At speeds of between 80 and 180km/h, ATTENTION ASSIST can warn the driver as soon as it detects signs of inattention. How?

We there are several sensors that can analyse driving behavior on a permanent basis and detect typical signs of drowsiness, such as involuntary steering movements. So if it does detect drowsiness, the display in direct view of the driver sitting inside the speedometer will prompt a message to the driver to take a break.

With the new LED lamps comes a optional LED Light Package with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist.

Adaptive Highbean Assist allows excellent visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic or vehicles in front. It increases or reduces the headlamp beam smoothly and automatically - manual intervention is not required. The transition from high to low beam is almost seamless, so the driver does not perceive any abrupt change in the degree of illumination.
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(From another source)

sidindica · 5th November 2009, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan75

List of changes for anyone who might be interested:

(From another source)

OT: Just saw your siggy, is this what your RS6 looks like?
How's the car's performance and handling?

condor · 5th November 2009, 11:20

I do Not like the head-lamp design. Doesnt feel a part of the rest of the car.

@Sid, why drag the Audi into this Merc Scoop thread ?

khan75 · 5th November 2009, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

OT: Just saw your siggy, is this what your RS6 looks like?
How's the car's performance and handling?

I've posted the snaps in my gallery. Mine looks a bit different since ABT has tuned the car.The performance is supercar-bashing, the handling is quite good but certainly no match for lightweight dancers like my CS.
We've gone completely OT here, so apologies for hurting the sentiments of any Benz fans here.

Sid, feel free to reach out via PM or my gallery page if you have any questions.

jkdas · 5th November 2009, 12:00

ATTENTION ASSIST : I think it scans eyes/face.

Edit: Googly
By monitoring brainwaves, Mercedes' engineers were able to identify approximately 70 parameters that can be used to judge fatigue. The whole system, however, depends upon a much more accurate steering sensor that can pick up on sluggishness or other behaviors which could indicate drowsiness or distraction

potlaravi · 5th November 2009, 13:53

Nice Catch SID!!!, thanks for yet an interesting Scoop . By the way how do you manage taking the pic on the spot

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brakehorsepower · 5th November 2009, 13:55

cool sid.
what the optional stuff?

esteem_lover · 5th November 2009, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

The horizontal chrome strip looks very TATA.

Was wondering why it looked like the Indigo.

The pic in the first post does not do justice to the car.

khan75 · 5th November 2009, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Was wondering why it looked like the Indigo.

The pic in the first post does not do justice to the car.

The same view from a better camera:

sidindica · 5th November 2009, 20:10

Also coming in December: entry level E 250 CDI with 2.2 litre, 204 bhp, 500 Nm torque in "elegence" trim with 16" wheels.

funkydevil · 5th November 2009, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan75

The new S-Class also gets some new shoes in the form of handsome looking 18" light-alloys and two new external paint finishes, Dolomite Brown and Diamond white BRIGHT.

Those rims look wonderful, but i'm sure we would get 17inch wheels as standard with the 18's only as an optional upgrade just like the present S-class.

Here's how she looks wearing the AMG sports package

5th November 2009, 10:34	#16
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,738 Times View My Garage	Delicious lookin' exhausts....Drool man! I like the tail lamp treatment. S feeling heat from the 7? Both are selling an average of 30 cars a month.
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5th November 2009, 10:36	#17
MAS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,940 Thanked: 1,614 Times	Wow Sid, how come dude you get to see these new machines first? I guess you are all "eyes". The exhausts look really cool. I hope the rest of the styling of the S is as aggressive as the exhaust.
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5th November 2009, 10:40	#18
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	This was the only "shot" I could manage, yes the doors were open but it was just a matter of chance that I caught this car, after that some security guards were on the way and I had to depart. The car is expected in December. Shot taken from E51. This is what the facelift will look like. Pics are of S 400 Hybrid from netcarshow. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 5th November 2009 at 10:42.
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5th November 2009, 10:44	#19
anujmishra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	Good catch Sid! Both front seats have individual big LCD fitted for passenger seats. Is this is common is 'S' Class?
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5th November 2009, 10:50	#20
khan75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta/London/Dubai/Delhi Posts: 371 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Wow they have blatantly copied the tailpipe design of the Lexus LS. So much for ze Germans being original. Plus, why does everyone seem to copy Audi's signature design of housing a strip of LEDs just under the front headlamps? The turn signal LED strip at the bottom of the front chin looks nice but the wheels just seem to match the appearance of the car and look a bit tuner-ish. List of changes for anyone who might be interested: * Exterior changes As mentioned, the front lamps has been modified to house the Bi-Xenon headlamps with the LED daytime running lights while the rear lamps are of the same shape as the last car but houses horizontal LED’s that have been specifically designed to look best at night. The new S-Class also gets some new shoes in the form of handsome looking 18" light-alloys and two new external paint finishes, Dolomite Brown and Diamond white BRIGHT. The external mirrors now get larger lenses and LED indicator repeaters as well. Interior changes Inside more minor touches come into light, literally, with new ambient lighting with three adjustable colours namely amber, white and ice blue. Another new update is the Bluetooth interface with a handsfree function. Safety feature ATTENTION ASSIST is Mercedes-Benz’s own take on a drowsiness detection system. At speeds of between 80 and 180km/h, ATTENTION ASSIST can warn the driver as soon as it detects signs of inattention. How? We there are several sensors that can analyse driving behavior on a permanent basis and detect typical signs of drowsiness, such as involuntary steering movements. So if it does detect drowsiness, the display in direct view of the driver sitting inside the speedometer will prompt a message to the driver to take a break. With the new LED lamps comes a optional LED Light Package with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist. Adaptive Highbean Assist allows excellent visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic or vehicles in front. It increases or reduces the headlamp beam smoothly and automatically - manual intervention is not required. The transition from high to low beam is almost seamless, so the driver does not perceive any abrupt change in the degree of illumination. * (From another source)
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5th November 2009, 11:20	#22
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	I do Not like the head-lamp design. Doesnt feel a part of the rest of the car. @Sid, why drag the Audi into this Merc Scoop thread ?
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5th November 2009, 12:00	#24
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	ATTENTION ASSIST : I think it scans eyes/face. Edit: Googly By monitoring brainwaves, Mercedes' engineers were able to identify approximately 70 parameters that can be used to judge fatigue. The whole system, however, depends upon a much more accurate steering sensor that can pick up on sluggishness or other behaviors which could indicate drowsiness or distraction Last edited by jkdas : 5th November 2009 at 12:01.
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5th November 2009, 13:53	#25
potlaravi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: STL MO Posts: 148 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Nice Catch SID!!!, thanks for yet an interesting Scoop . By the way how do you manage taking the pic on the spot ?
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5th November 2009, 13:55	#26
brakehorsepower BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 111 Thanked: Once	cool sid. what the optional stuff?
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5th November 2009, 20:10	#29
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Also coming in December: entry level E 250 CDI with 2.2 litre, 204 bhp, 500 Nm torque in "elegence" trim with 16" wheels.
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