Mercedes-Benz S600 Represents the Ultimate Luxury of the S-Class

The Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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is considered among the standards of automotive luxury, and the S600Mercedes-Benz S 600Germany, 2014 > present sets that standard even higher, as the model’s pinnacle in terms of luxury. The latest S600 has been introduced at the North American International Auto Show with a 523hp (530ps) and 612lb-ft (830Nm) from a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 with stop/start and Mercedes’ latest technology.

"The S-Class has always been the embodiment of our claim to deliver the very best in terms of both technology and design. And our flagship model, the S600, epitomizes the focus of our development work, the 'Essence of Luxury', in a way that no other model can,” said Ola Källenius, head of Mercedes sales and marketing.

The 500cc boost in displacement over the previous S600 provides a 17hp boost in horsepower and is 21% more efficient than the previous engine at 11.1l/100km

The S600 gets a head-up display, touchpad and Collision Prevention Assist Plus.

The S600 comes with all of Mercedes’ latest technology including an adaptive suspension with road surface scan, active lane keeping assist, active blind spot assist, cross traffic assist and steering assist. The interior touchpad allows for letters, numbers and special characters to be entered in handwriting into the infotainment system.

The new Collision Prevention Assist Plus is standard and adds adaptive Brake Assist at speeds up to 200km/h, and it can bring the car to a complete stop at up to 50km/h.

The S600 will go on sale in March.