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Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon S500 449 4Matic AMG Line 4dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2999
Trim	AMG Line
Price	£97,305
Engine Power - BHP	449
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	34
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	187
Length	5179 mm
Width	1954 mm
Height	1503 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2080 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.8" OLED central display
Apple car play/Android Auto
Attention assist
Bluetooth connection
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
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX navigation premium
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
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front
Wireless smartphone integration

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

76 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC 9 speed automatic transmission
Airmatic air suspension
EQ Boost starter-alternator (48V mild hybrid technology)
Petrol Particulate Filter

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Front 2x USB type-C ports
Rear 2x USB type-C ports
Sound system with 9 speakers

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
AMG body styling with chrome elements
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
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
Illuminated door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
Magic vision control
Multibeam LED - LED headlight, adaptive highbeam, cornering and active light, enhanced fog light, city, country road mode, weather and LED rear lamp
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
Solid roof
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
Ambient lighting 64 colours with 10 colour schemes
AMG floor mats
AMG pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Centre console in black crystal look finish
Easy entry system for driver
Energizing Air Control - Air quality and fine particle sensor
Fabric roof liner
Front adjustable head restraints
Front centre armrest
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Nappa leather upholstery
Rear centre armrest with double cup holder
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Steering column gear selector
Thermotronic automatic 4 zone climate control
Through loading system
Two bag hooks

Packs

Driving assistance package - S Class
Memory pack - S Class
Parking package with reversing camera - S Class
USB pack plus - 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
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
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure loss warning system
Window airbags

Security

Dashcam
Increased anti-theft protection
KEYLESS-GO starting function with seamless door handles
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking
Urban guard vehicle protection

Trim

Anthracite open-pore poplar wood

Wheels

19" AMG 5 spoke aerodynamically optimised light alloy wheels in tantalite grey with high-sheen finish
Noise reduced tyre with foam absorber
Summer tyres
Tyrefit tyre sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.221
HC	0.022
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.016
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	187

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	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	20.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34

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	6100
Engine Torque - NM	560
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	285/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG 5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1503 mm
Length	5179 mm
Wheelbase	3106 mm
Width	1954 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2109 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	76
Gross Vehicle Weight	2810 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	730 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2080 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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