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The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by obafemee80(op): 3:18pm On Mar 19, 2019
https://i1.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/38187087491_565557ef2a_b-600x337.jpg

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15223589859f98764daP1360780_zpsfixvhjmw-940x529-600x337.jpg

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse  (German for "special class" and abbreviated as "S-Klasse" ) is a series of full-sized luxury flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz.

Apart from being the first car in Europe to incorporate airbags and three point seatbelts,it has also pioneered many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems. Predecessor models includes the W180 ,W111 and the larger W108.

The top-of-the-line car and one time World's best-selling luxury sedan has been manufactured through the years by many parents that includes Daimler-Benz  ( 1972-1998), DaimlerChrysler from (1998-2007) and Daimler AG (2007 to present).

Below are the models we've seen so far since its official introduction forty-seven years ago.

1) First generation W116 (1972–1980)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131453_43068cee66174890-600x450.jpg

Also called 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 350SE, 350SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 300SD

2) Second generation W126 (1980–1991)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-9-600x400.jpeg

Also called 260/280/300/380SE/SEL, 420/500/560SE/SEL/SEC, 300/350SD/SDL


3) Third generation W140/C140 (1991–1998)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-11-600x374.jpeg

Also called 300SE/SEL, 400/500/600SEL, 500/600SEC, 300SDL, 350SDL (1991-1993) 
S280/300/320/320L/420/420L/500/500L/600/600L (1993-1998)

4) Fourth generation W220 (1998–2005)

https://i0.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-12-600x336.jpeg

Also called S280, S320, S320 CDI, S400 CDI, S350, S430, S500, S600, S55, S63, S65


5) Fifth generation W221 (2006–2013)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/w221_01-600x369.jpg

Also called S250 CDI, S300, S350 (BlueEFFICIENCY, BlueTEC), S400 HYBRID, S450, S550(500), S600, S320/S420 CDI, S63, S65


6) Sixth generation W222/C217/A217 (2014–present)

https://i1.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9afb332s-960-600x337.jpg

Today's S-Class previews the future of driving. It can change lanes with a tap of your finger,slow itself for a tollboth or exit,surn a traffic jam into easy street,and watch out for danger ahead, even when it's coming from behind.

What Do You Think?

https://autojosh.com/the-evolution-of-mercedes-benz-s-class-1972-2019/
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by jantofubu(m): 3:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
grin tent pitched
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by LUCIFERMYLORD(m): 3:49pm On Mar 19, 2019
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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by themonk(m): 5:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by IMASTEX: 5:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
They got nice collections
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Frenliwis(m): 5:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
They have a good reputation of making classic, high ends cars.
Nice one and thanks for sharing.
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Kingtim(m): 5:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
Ok
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by praise01(m): 5:41pm On Mar 19, 2019
Nice one
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by xilixr: 5:41pm On Mar 19, 2019
Ok
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Nobody: 5:41pm On Mar 19, 2019
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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by courage89(m): 5:41pm On Mar 19, 2019
Very nice. Thanks for sharing
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by MrThisandthat(m): 5:42pm On Mar 19, 2019
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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Ayoswit(f): 5:42pm On Mar 19, 2019
grin My ride soon cool
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by phemsie(m): 5:42pm On Mar 19, 2019
i remember the 1991 - 1998 model

It was called 'Beast" back then
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by AleAirHub(m): 5:42pm On Mar 19, 2019
cheesy
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by haconjy(m): 5:42pm On Mar 19, 2019
nice
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by chally100(m): 5:43pm On Mar 19, 2019
Benz wee not kee people oh.... been slaying since the 70's
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by lateezy(f): 5:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
strong products
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by agarawu23(m): 5:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
Illegality full everywhere to have one angry
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by olatade(m): 5:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
how much for the s class 2019 model?wanna buy for family and friends
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by whytepawn1(m): 5:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
money!!!!! baba God how much longer do i have to wait for the open doors, my destiny helpers please locate me.
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Nobody: 5:45pm On Mar 19, 2019
obafemee80:
https://i1.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/38187087491_565557ef2a_b-600x337.jpg

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15223589859f98764daP1360780_zpsfixvhjmw-940x529-600x337.jpg

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse  (German for "special class" and abbreviated as "S-Klasse" ) is a series of full-sized luxury flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz.

Apart from being the first car in Europe to incorporate airbags and three point seatbelts,it has also pioneered many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems. Predecessor models includes the W180 ,W111 and the larger W108.

The top-of-the-line car and one time World's best-selling luxury sedan has been manufactured through the years by many parents that includes Daimler-Benz  ( 1972-1998), DaimlerChrysler from (1998-2007) and Daimler AG (2007 to present).

Below are the models we've seen so far since its official introduction forty-seven years ago.

1) First generation W116 (1972–1980)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131453_43068cee66174890-600x450.jpg

Also called 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 350SE, 350SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 300SD

2) Second generation W126 (1980–1991)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-9-600x400.jpeg

Also called 260/280/300/380SE/SEL, 420/500/560SE/SEL/SEC, 300/350SD/SDL


3) Third generation W140/C140 (1991–1998)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-11-600x374.jpeg

Also called 300SE/SEL, 400/500/600SEL, 500/600SEC, 300SDL, 350SDL (1991-1993) 
S280/300/320/320L/420/420L/500/500L/600/600L (1993-1998)

4) Fourth generation W220 (1998–2005)

https://i0.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images-12-600x336.jpeg

Also called S280, S320, S320 CDI, S400 CDI, S350, S430, S500, S600, S55, S63, S65


5) Fifth generation W221 (2006–2013)

https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/w221_01-600x369.jpg

Also called S250 CDI, S300, S350 (BlueEFFICIENCY, BlueTEC), S400 HYBRID, S450, S550(500), S600, S320/S420 CDI, S63, S65


6) Sixth generation W222/C217/A217 (2014–present)

https://i1.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9afb332s-960-600x337.jpg

Today's S-Class previews the future of driving. It can change lanes with a tap of your finger,slow itself for a tollboth or exit,surn a traffic jam into easy street,and watch out for danger ahead, even when it's coming from behind.

What Do You Think?

https://autojosh.com/the-evolution-of-mercedes-benz-s-class-1972-2019/
Wikipedia abihuh
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by iammo(m): 5:45pm On Mar 19, 2019
cool

That shagari style remains my favorite classic car, W126 second generation
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by nepapole(m): 5:45pm On Mar 19, 2019
diifferent pants from 1972 till date. Not bad!!
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Amuocha: 5:46pm On Mar 19, 2019
Donnershackaerbrucke grin

God Bless Deutschland grin
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Isokoboy(m): 5:47pm On Mar 19, 2019
a
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by ibkayee(f): 5:47pm On Mar 19, 2019
I love Benz’s
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Larryfest(m): 5:48pm On Mar 19, 2019
It's got to be Benz or nothing...
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by AreaFada2: 5:48pm On Mar 19, 2019
Nice solid ride. Shagari type was very solid.
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Nobody: 5:50pm On Mar 19, 2019
undecided




I just love the Mercedes in the second picture.
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