
{"id":2858,"date":"2017-08-09T21:32:22","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T21:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2024-04-19T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T09:48:38","slug":"2018-mercedes-benz-s-class-sedan-updates-and-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/2018-mercedes-benz-s-class-sedan-updates-and-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 vs 2018 S-Class: What features does the new sedan lineup offer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Updates and Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/category\/s-class\/\">Mercedes-Benz S-Class<\/a>&nbsp;Sedan has been thoroughly revised for 2018 with new models, upgraded powertrains,&nbsp;and next-generation driver assistance technology. The 2018 S-Class sedan also features&nbsp;an&nbsp;elegant design update with new bumpers, &#8220;triple torch&#8221; design headlights, and LED taillamps with a &#8220;stardust&#8221; effect. Continue reading for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan updates and changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>[ READ MORE:&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/2018-mercedes-maybach-s650-cabriolet-united-states-release-date\/\"><b>2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet US Release Date<\/b><\/a><b>&nbsp;]<\/b><b>&nbsp;<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Amenities and Technologies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;premium&nbsp;luxury sedan lineup offers several cabin upgrades for 2018, including upgraded&nbsp;design and innovative technology.&nbsp;The&nbsp;cabin features two new wood trim options and three new&nbsp;upholstery&nbsp;options, and all V8 models come standard with&nbsp;Nappa&nbsp;Leather. A new steering wheel integrates Touch Control Buttons that work with a&nbsp;swiping&nbsp;action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgraded dual 12.3&#8243; high-resolution displays with a single bonded glass panel form the wide-screen&nbsp;digital&nbsp;cockpit. The cockpit offers three different display styles: Classic, Sport, and Progressive.&nbsp;A new ENERGIZING\u00ae Comfort feature is a world-first that links numerous comfort systems, including climate control, ambient lighting, and massage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094732\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B2_o.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan\" class=\"wp-image-14696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094732\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B2_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094732\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B2_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094751\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B1_o.jpg\" alt=\"Steering wheel and dashboard of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan\" class=\"wp-image-14697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094751\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B1_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/19094751\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-B1_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Powertrain Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three new powertrains debut in the 2018 S-Class Sedan model lineup. The S 450 and S 450 4MATIC\u00ae, both new models, are powered by a 3.0L V6&nbsp;biturbo&nbsp;engine that delivers 362 horsepower. A 4.0L V8&nbsp;biturbo&nbsp;engine that delivers a thrilling 463 horsepower are equipped on the S 560 models, as well as the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC\u00ae. The AMG S 63 sports a handcrafted-AMG 4.0L V8&nbsp;biturbo&nbsp;engine that delivers a heart-pounding&nbsp;603 horsepower.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2018 S-Class Sedan will also offer a number of performance-enhancing features like RACE START\u00ae to help increase&nbsp;acceleration&nbsp;time,&nbsp;AMG DYNAMIC SELECT\u00ae with four modes for a more personalize drive, and MAGIC BODY CONTROL\u00ae suspension with the CURVE\u00ae tilting function to enhance comfort on sharp turns.&nbsp;Other&nbsp;unique technologies include&nbsp;Road Surface Scan (forward-looking detection of bumps) and LED Intelligent Light System with&nbsp;Ultra-Wide&nbsp;Beam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>[ READ MORE:&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/2017-mercedes-benz-c-class-vs-e-class-vs-s-class-mpg\/\"><b>Fuel Economy Comparison \u2013 C-Class vs E-Class vs S-Class<\/b><\/a><b>&nbsp;]<\/b><b>&nbsp;<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Updates and Changes The&nbsp;Mercedes-Benz S-Class&nbsp;Sedan has been thoroughly revised for 2018 with new models, upgraded powertrains,&nbsp;and next-generation driver assistance technology. The 2018 S-Class sedan also features&nbsp;an&nbsp;elegant design update with new bumpers, &#8220;triple torch&#8221; design headlights, and LED taillamps with a &#8220;stardust&#8221; effect. 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