In short: Mercedes-Benz S 350 Blue TEC

 It is currently the smallest of the two hull versions, with a hull length of 511 centimeters. For the first and other uses of such a large sedan is enough, but the needs and habits of people who choose Mercedes 'es class', of course, cannot be equated with ordinary people. Mercedes-Benz didn't have that goal either, as it introduced the saying that the best car in the world is the new generation of the S-Class. The ambition is truly unique, but if one sets themselves such lofty goals, it is also necessary to recognize the fact that we are trying to compare such a machine with what seems to be the best in the world. Dieter Zetsche, the great boss of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the first man of its owner Daimler, also presented his vision for the new S-Class: “Our goal was not safety or aesthetics, performance or efficiency, comfort or dynamics. Our demand was that we achieve as much as possible in each of these areas. In other words, best or nothing! No other Mercedes model expresses the brand like the S-Class.”

So the goal is truly unique, as is the expectation. So what else should be underneath an attractive and convincing enough body shape?

At least a glance at the basic piece of paper that everyone gets when they decide they want a car like this will also tell us what to expect from a sedan like this.

This is where it all starts, namely how much we are willing to afford the "best or nothing" of this Zetche. In its own way, this is a very good guide when choosing and buying a new S-Class.

So to speak:

Are we really going to afford the best engine? We are already in a dilemma. You can get the S-Class with one turbo diesel or one of three petrol engines, the S 400 Hybrid has a V6 combined with an electric motor, the S 500 V8, and those who opt for the V12 will have to wait. a little longer, but until then he can tackle the additional engine offerings of the official Mercedes AMG "tuner".

Is it best if we have a sedan that is only 5,11 meters long, or would it possibly fit into an elongated sedan 13 inches longer?

With a full spoon, can we afford the various technical, safety, auxiliary or just premium accessories that are listed in the official brochure, which on the first page is entitled S Pricelist, which can be selected in round 40 pages?

In the standard equipment, you will already find many things that really fall into the Best category. Here, too, you need to dig a lot, because, of course, the standard equipment of the "normal" S 350 does not contain everything that can be found in any other, logically more expensive version. Configurator looks like a very buzzword, and some people replace the study of such sites with some more or less time-consuming computer game.

If you choose one of the more unusual accessories, certainly technologically very advanced, the opportunity to try it live will be directly proportional to its price. We neglect the incredibly large selection of gloss colors, seat covers or interiors (you can only choose one of four for wood veneer). Take, for example, the night vision gadget or the Assistant Plus package, which allows you to set a constant speed and adjust the safe distance in front of the car in front of you (Distronic Plus) using the automatic steering mechanism. ., which corrects the direction of travel, and includes the automatic braking mechanism for the protection of pedestrians PreSafe and the add-on BasPlus, which detects transverse vehicles. You can also opt for Magic Body Control (but only for VXNUMX versions), where a special system added to the air suspension monitors (scans) the road in front of the vehicle and adjusts the suspension accordingly. promote.

Reality is, of course, related to cost. With our briefly tested S 350, several add-ons have already raised the base price from € 92.900 to € 120.477. However, we did not find all of the above in the tested machine.

Yes, the S-Class could indeed be what the Zetche boss demands - the best car in the world.

And let's not forget: The S-Class is, according to Mercedes, the first car in which you will no longer find conventional bulbs. Thus, they will be forgotten about replacing them, and the Germans claim that LEDs are also more durable and durable.

And finally, something we all know: if you're willing to deduct the right amount of money for your best car in the world, you get it.

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC

Basic data

Sales:	Auto center Špan
Base model price:	92.9000 €
Test model cost:	120.477 €
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Power:	190kW (258 KM)
Acceleration (0-100 km / h):	6,8 with
Maximum speed:	250 km / h
Mixed flow ECE:	7,3l / 100km

Technical information

engine:	V6 - 4-stroke - turbodiesel - displacement 2.987 cm3 - maximum power 190 kW (258 hp) at 3.600 rpm - maximum torque 620 Nm at 1.600–2.400 rpm.
Energy transfer:	the engine is driven by the rear wheels - 7-speed automatic transmission - tires 245/55 R 17 (Pirelli SottoZero Winter 240).
Capacity:	250 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6,8 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,3/5,1/5,9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 155 g/km.
Mass:	empty vehicle 1.955 kg - permissible gross weight 2.655 kg.
External dimensions:	length 5.116 mm - width 1.899 mm - height 1.496 mm - wheelbase 3.035 mm - trunk 510 l - fuel tank 70 l.