The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of luxury sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s. As the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems (such as the first seatbelt pretensioners).
The S-Class has ranked as the world's best-selling luxury flagship sedan, and its latest generation, the W221 S-Class, premiered in 2006 as an all-new design. As in previous iterations, the W221 S-Class is sold in standard- and long-wheelbase versions; V6, V8, V12, diesel and hybrid powertrains are offered. All models built in Mexico or sold in the United States are only available in long wheelbase.
The name "S-Class" derives from the German word "Sonderklasse" of which "S-Class" is an abbreviation. Sonderklasse means "special class" (or rather: "In a class of its own"), and in automotive terms thus refers to "a specially outfitted car." Although used colloquially for decades, following its official application in 1972, five generations of officially named S-Class sedans have been produced. Past two-door coupe models of the S-Class were known as SEC and later S-Coupe. In 1998 they were spun off in a separate line as the CL-Class, however it will be re-designated as the S-Coupe for the 2011 model year.
Mercedes-Benz S-класса серии роскошных седановпроизводства Mercedes-Benz, подразделение Daimler AG.
S-Class היא סדרה של מכוניות יוקרה המיוצרים על ידימרצדס בנץ, חטיבה של דיימלר AG.
مرسيدس بنز الفئة S هي سلسلة من سيارات السيدان الفاخرة التي تنتجها مرسيدس بنز، وهي فرع من شركة ديملر AG.
梅赛德斯 - 奔驰S级轿车是由梅赛德斯 - 奔驰，戴姆勒股份公司的一个部门生产的豪华轿车系列。
メルセデスベンツSクラスは、メルセデスベンツ、ダイムラーAGの部門によって生成高級セダンのシリーズです。
