In-depth reviews

Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon S500L 449 4Matic AMG Line Prem+ Exec 4dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2999
Trim	AMG Line Prem + Exec
Price	£123,180
Engine Power - BHP	449
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	202
Length	5320 mm
Width	1954 mm
Height	1503 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2105 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" 3D driver display
12.8" OLED central display
5G Communications module
Apple car play/Android Auto
Attention assist
Bluetooth connection
Child presence detection
Crosswind Assist
Direct steering
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes
ECO start/stop function
Extended MBUX functions
Fingerprint scanner
Hands-free access for boot lid
Hard disc navigation
Intelligent parking pilot
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX augmented reality head-up display
MBUX interior assist - front and rear
MBUX navigation premium
MBUX rear tablet
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
Power closing aid for doors and boot lid
Pre-installation for private car sharing
Preinstallation for Navigation Services
Rear belt status indication in the instrument display
Remote boot lid release and closing
Route based speed adaptation
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the rear
Wireless smartphone integration

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

76 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC 9 speed automatic transmission
Airmatic air suspension

Entertainment

Burmester 3D surround sound system
DAB Digital radio
Front 2x USB type-C ports
Rear 2x USB type-C ports
Sound personalisation

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
AMG front apron in A-wing design with large air intakes and fins in chrome plus front splitter in chrome
AMG rear apron with diffuser and trim element in chrome
Automatic headlights
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Digital light - LED headlight, adaptive highbeam, cornering and active light, enhanced fog light, city, country road mode, weather and LED rear lamp
Electrically adjustable, heated and automatic dimming driver side exterior mirrors with kerb/parking function
Exterior mirror - Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo
Front and rear electric windows
Heat insulating, dark tinted noise insulating and infrared reflecting laminated glass
Heated windscreen
Illuminated door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
Magic vision control
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Privacy glass
Radiator grille with chrome surround and three horizontal cross struts in chrome with inserts in high-gloss black
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Shoulderline trim strip in chrome
Side sill panels with chrome insert
Visible tailpipe trim elements in chrome

Interior Features

12V socket in boot
12V socket in rear centre console plus in the front passenger footwell
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 twin spoke flattened bottom multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with silver chrome shift paddles
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
Active ambient lighting 64 colours with 10 colour schemes
Adaptive rear compartment lighting
AMG floor mats
AMG pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Belt feeders in the rear
Centre console in black crystal look finish
Climatised front seats
Climatised rear seats
Double sun visors with pivoting section to cover the side window
Driver and front passenger seat heating plus
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints with additional cushion for driver and front passenger, foldable and removable on front passenger side
Easy entry system for driver
Electric rear window sunblinds
Electric sunblinds in rear doors, left and right
Electrically adjustable rear seats including memory function
Energizing Air Control - Air quality and fine particle sensor
Fabric roof liner
Front passenger side seat electrically adjustable from the rear
Luxury rear head restraints with extra cushion
Rear centre armrest with double cup holder and trim element
Single front passenger seat
Steering column gear selector
Steering wheel heating
Thermotronic automatic 4 zone climate control
Through loading system
Two bag hooks

Packs

Active multicontour seat pack - S Class
Chauffeur pack - S Class
Driving assistance package - S Class
Memory pack - S Class
Parking package with 360 degree camera - S Class
USB pack plus - S Class
Warmth comfort package - S Class

Passive Safety

Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Brake pad wear indicator front brakes
Centre airbag
Child locks on rear doors
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
First aid kit
Forward facing rear airbags
Front and rear illuminated designer belt buckles
Front large compound brake discs 390x36mm internally ventilated and perforated
Front side airbags
Grey painted brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering at the front, grey logo badge at the rear
i-Size and ISOFIX rear child restraint system
Pedestrian protection
Pre-safe system including pre-safe sound
Rear larger compound brake discs 360x26mm internally ventilated and perforated
Rear side airbags
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure loss warning system
Window airbags

Security

Dashcam
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection plus
Increased anti-theft protection
KEYLESS-GO starting function with seamless door handles
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking

Wheels

Noise reduced tyre with foam absorber
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.186
HC	0.014
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.012
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	202
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	202
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	202

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2999
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - High	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	18.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	18.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	18.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	31.4

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.7
Engine Power - BHP	449
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	560
Engine Torque - RPM	2200
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/35 R21
Tyre Size Rear	285/30 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG MULTISPOKE
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1503 mm
Length	5320 mm
Wheelbase	3216 mm
Width	1954 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2109 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	76
Gross Vehicle Weight	2820 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	715 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2105 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.8 m

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