2006 S-CLASS Sales Presentation Guide 2006 S-CLASS i CONTENTS CONTENTS

Introduction 02 S-Class overview 05 Exterior features 09

Alphabetical index ______02 Positioning and model highlights ______05 Exterior overview ______09 Design highlights About this Guide ______04 Heritage ______06 Model differences

What’s new for 2006 ______08 Front 3/4 features ______10 Models Side features Exterior Wheels and tires Interior Options Aerodynamics ______11 Rear 3/4 features Exterior details

Exterior options ______12 designo editions AMG Sport Package S 55 AMG/S 65 AMG exterior highlights Other exterior options 2006 S-CLASS ii CONTENTS CONTENTS continued

Interior features 13 Mechanical features 21 Technical data 28

Interior overview ______13 Mechanical overview ______21 Specifications ______28 Design highlights Mechanical highlights Model differences Equipment ______30 Engines and transmissions ______22 Layout and controls ______14 Engines Options and option packages ______33 Instruments 5-speed and 7-speed automatic transmissions ESP Audio, navigation and communication ______15 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive COMAND system Navigation Handling and braking ______24 Multifunction steering wheel and display Suspension Audio system Steering Braking, ABS and Brake Assist Seating and trim ______16 Seats and head restraints Body construction ______26 Upholstery Crashworthiness Seating options Restraint systems ______27 Comfort and convenience ______18 Air bags Climate control Seat belts Convenience features Head restraints PRE-SAFE® Comfort options ______20 designo editions Cargo and storage 2006 S-CLASS 2 INDEX INDEX

0–9 D G 3-point seat belts 27 antenna systems 11 design highlights 9, 13 garage door control 19 3-position memory 16 Antilock Braking System (ABS) 25 designo editions 12, 20 gauges 14 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 22 audio system 15 digital surround sound 15 gearshift 14 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive 7, 23 AudioPilot™ technology 15 dimensions 29 glass 10 4-ETS 23 auto-dimming rearview mirrors 11, 19 disc brakes 25 glovebox 20 4-link front suspension 24 automatic 4-wheel level control 24 Distronic 20 GPS navigation 15 4-place seating package 16, 17 auto-on headlamps 14 door locks 14 grille 10 4-wheel disc brakes 25 double wishbone suspension 23, 24 4-wheel Electronic Traction System 23 B driveaway locking 19 H 4-wheel independent suspension 24 belt force limiters 27 Drive-Dynamic seats 17 Hands-Free Communication System 15 4-wheel level control 24 Bi-Xenon headlamps 10 driver-adative programming 23 hazard flashers 14 4-zone climate control 18 body construction 26 driver-selectable ride height control 24 Head Protection Curtains 27 4.3-liter SOHC V-8 22 bodyside moldings 10 dual-stage front air bags 27 head restraints 16, 17, 27 5-arm multilink rear suspension 24 Bose® digital surround sound 15 dual-zone climate control 18 headlamp switch 14 5-speed automatic transmission 23 Brake Assist 25 dust and pollen filter 18 headlamps 10 5-spoke alloy wheels 12 brake lamps 11 DVD-based navigation 15 heated side mirrors 11 5.0-liter SOHC V-8 22 brake rotors 25 dynamic multicontour seatbacks 17 heated steering wheel 20 6-disc CD changer 15 brakes 25 heritage 6 7-speed automatic transmission 23 Burl Walnut wood 17 E high-performance tires 12 12-volt power outlets 19 easy-exit feature 16 high-strength/low-alloy steel 26 14-way power front seats 16 C eccentric-sweep windshield wiper 11 HomeLink® garage-door control 19 18" wheels and tires 12 Calyptus wood 17 electroluminescent gauges 14 hood 10 19" wheels and tires 12 cargo area 20 Electronic Brake Force Distribution 25 HSLA steel 26 CD changer 15 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 23 humidity sensor 18 A CD player 15 electronic trunk closer 11, 20 activated charcoal filter 18 center console 20 Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) 27 I Active Body Control (ABC) 24 Centerpoint™ signal processing 15 emergency-sensing Brake Assist 25 independent suspension 24 Active Ventilated seats 17 central locking 14, 19 environmental comfort lighting 19 infrared-reflecting glass 10 Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) 24 Chestnut wood 17 Exclusive Nappa leather 17 instruments 14 aerodynamics 11 climate control 18 express-up/down power windows 19 interior dimensions 29 air bags 27 closing assist, door 10 interior lighting 19 Airmatic adaptive air suspension 24 closing assist, trunk 11 F alloy wheels 10 coefficient of drag 11 filters, climate control 18 K all-wheel drive 7, 23 COMAND system 15 foglamps 10, 14 Keyless Go 14, 20 aluminum-alloy wheels 10 Comfort mode 23, 24 front air bags 27 knee bolster 27 ambient interior lighting 19 cruise control 14, 19, 20 front seat memory 16 AMG Sport Package 8, 10, 12, 23, 33 crumple zones 26 front seats 16 AMG-design 12 cupholders 20 fuel tank 26 2006 S-CLASS 3 INDEX INDEX continued

L laminated glass 10 power mirror fold-in 11 smog sensor 18 tunnel mode 18 leather upholstery 17 power mirrors 11 speakers 15 twin-turbocharged V-12 22 LEDs 11, 19 power outlets 19 specifications 28 two-piece wheels 10 level control, 4-wheel automatic 24 power rear seat 16, 17 speed-sensitive lowering 24 lighting controls 14 power rear-window sunshade 19 speed-sensitive power steering 24 U lighting, interior 19 power windows 14, 19 Sport modes 24 ultraviolet light-absorbing glass 10 light-sensing headlamps 14 premium leather upholstery 17 staggered underhood components 26 upholstery and trim 17 locking system 14 PRE-SAFE® 27 staggered-width wheels and tires 12 long-wheelbase sedan 5, 7 stainless-steel door sill trim 17 V R stalk controls 14 V-6 engine 22 M radio 15 standard equipment 30–32 V-8 engines 22 map reading lamps 19 rain sensor 19 standard-wheelbase sedan 5, 8 V-12 engines 22 mechanical highlights 21 rear foglamp 11 steering column 14, 24 vanity mirrors 19 memory system 16 rear seat 16 steering damper 24 mirrors 11 rear side-window sunshades 20 steering wheel, heated 20 W model differences 9, 13 rear-wheel drive 23 steering wheel, wood and leather 20 warning lamps 14 multicontour seatbacks 17 remote trunk opener 19 storage 20 washers 11 multi-element sensor 14 REST mode 18 subframe-mounted components 26 wheelbase 8 multifunction display 14, 15, 19 restraint systems 27, 32 sun sensor 18 wheels and tires 10, 12, 29 multifunction steering wheel 14, 15 ride height 24 sunroof 19 window glass 10 multilink suspension 24 rollover sensor 32 sunshades 20 windshield washers 11 multipiston brake calipers 25 rotors, brake 25 supercharged AMG V-8 22 windshield wipers 11, 19 suspension 24 wind-tunnel testing 11 N S wood and leather steering wheel 20 Nappa leather 17 S350 Sedan 8 T wood trim 17 navigation 15 S55 AMG 25 tailgate closing assist 13 new for 2006 8 S600 added standard equipment 8 taillamps 11 S65 AMG 8, 25 Tele Aid 15 O satellite radio 15 tie-down rings 20 obstruction sensor 19 seat belts 27 tire-pressure monitoring system 14, 15 Option Packages 33 seat-belt usage sensors 18 tires 10 optional equipment 33 seating options 17 Touch Shift 23 sensors, climate control 18 Touch Turn Signals 14 P Shift into Optimum Gear 23 traction control 23 Parktronic system 20 side mirrors 11 transmission 23 perforated brake rotors 25 side-impact air bags 27 trip computer 19 pneumatic spring-struts 24 side-impact protection 26 trunk 11, 20 power front seats 16 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 15 trunk closing assist 20 ABOUT THIS GUIDE 4

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EASY ACCESS TO PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE The new 2006 Sales Presentation Guides continue in the format introduced for 2005, based on positive feedback received from the Mercedes-Benz sales force.

ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDES The presentation of the 2006 Mercedes- Benz model line is divided into two groups:

• Class Guides: Information on each model line, to explain the key features S 430 4MATIC Sedan that distinguish one model line from the DEPTH OF SUBSTANCE • If a critical exterior lamp burns out, The information contained within the others, and from their competition. One of the greatest challenges — and the S-Class automatically substitutes a pages of this Guide is for training • A core Technical Guide: Information rewards — of offering Mercedes-Benz suitable nearby lamp. purposes only. Information in this Guide on what makes every Mercedes-Benz products to the driving public is knowing • The S-Class climate control responds first is subject to change without notice and a Mercedes-Benz. The Class Guides the breadth and depth of the substance to occupied seats, based on seat-belt use. may not be reproduced without the prior dispense with repeating features that that makes a Mercedes special, and why • Keyless Go can sense if the driver written consent of MBUSA Training and are shared by every Mercedes-Benz, for the tagline “Unlike any other” rings true. accidentally locks the key in the trunk. (It Education. Reliance on this information easier access to information you need. will pop the trunk a few seconds later.) creates no liability for Mercedes-Benz From some 65 years of safety innovation • The auto-dimming rearview mirror USA, LLC, its employees or its vendors. To help you find information easily, the to cutting-edge convenience features like cancels its dimming if an interior light is Guides provide some basic search tools: Keyless Go, every element of a Mercedes- switched on, to provide a better view. This Guide may include digitally altered Benz is part of an intricately yet elegantly European images. U.S. models and • At the front of each Guide, a Table of orchestrated system of features designed to The truth is, we could produce Guides that features may differ from those shown. Contents lists the subjects in page order. work together. It’s this systematic approach are thousands of pages thick — and that • This is followed by an Alphabetical Index that results in vehicles that truly are unlike few people could ever absorb. So we’ve Questions or comments on the of key topics. any other in the driving pleasure, ownership selected the most compelling and pertinent Presentation Guides for 2006? • Each Class Guide is divided into four experience, extreme confidence and facts about the most advanced, diverse Please contact John Zupancic at sections: Class Overview, Exterior, unparalleled pride they impart. and exciting line of Mercedes-Benz models [email protected] Interior and Mechanical — followed by we’ve ever presented to you and your the specifications and equipment charts. WE COULD GO ON… customers. With an exciting, expanded ©2005 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC  Benefits of each feature are called out in The biggest challenge in understanding range of new models for 2006, we hope italics with a red star. what makes a Mercedes a Mercedes is you’ll not only benefit from this approach, • Throughout each Guide, blue-diamond resisting “information overload” with all we hope you’ll enjoy it, too. callouts direct you to other sections or the many nuances of their design. Did you the Technical Guide for a consolidated know, for example, that many systems John Zupancic discussion of features of every Mercedes: in every Mercedes communicate to each Curriculum Designer MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. XX other? For example: MBUSA Training and Education 2006 S-CLASS 5 OVERVIEW THE 2006 S-CLASS

Positioning

Few vehicles in the world have a heritage as rich as that of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. MODEL HIGHLIGHTS For 2006, the S-Class will continue to deliver the combination of thoughtful luxury Each model enhances the S-Class lineup: features, technological sophistication, passionate styling and a graceful yet athletic driving experience that has made it the standard by which all luxury sedans are measured. The new standard-wheelbase S 350 Sedan brings the S-Class within reach of new For 2006, there are now six S-Class model offerings. At the entry level, a new standard- buyers. A 241-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and 5-speed wheelbase1 model, the S 350 Sedan, makes realizing S-Class ownership easier than ever, automatic transmission are standard. especially for shoppers who’ve traditionally felt limited to lower-line competitive models such as those from the Japanese luxury brands. The long-wheelbase S 430 and S 500 Sedans set the benchmark in the high The familiar long-wheelbase sedans — some four inches longer than the S 350, all in the 1 S-Class sedans have been sold around the world in two luxury segment, with V-8 power, and the wheelbase lengths — standard and long — since the 1960s. rear legroom area — make up the remainder of the model line. The V-8 powered S 430 and Prior to the introduction of the 2006 S 350, the current- choice of the AMG Sport Package with a S 500 offer buyers two choices in exceptional value: the technologically advanced 4MATIC™ generation S-Class has only been offered in the U.S. in the 7-speed automatic, or 4MATIC all-wheel all-wheel drive system or the stylish AMG Sport Package, either one as a no-charge option. long-wheelbase version, even though these models have drive with a 5-speed automatic, either as been called “Sedans” rather than “Long-wheelbase Sedans.” And to enhance the exclusive luxury of the S 600, a number of formerly optional items have Please be aware that all S-Class models other than the a no-cost option. The S 500 adds Bi-Xenon been made standard for 2006 (replacing the phone) on our V-12 flagship sedan. S 350 share the long-wheelbase body style. headlamps, Nappa leather and heated front 2 Based on manufacturer-published 0–60-mph acceleration, seats to the S 430’s already generous roster peak horsepower and peak torque of all 2005 4-door sedans And as if the 493-hp S 55 AMG weren’t already a superlative among luxury performance sold in the U.S. 2006 competitor information not available of standard equipment. sedans, it’s joined by the world’s quickest sedan,2 the 604-hp twin-turbo V-12 S 65 AMG. at time of publication. The S 55 AMG Sedan is the executive athlete, with nearly 500 supercharged V-8 horses that are also remarkably well- behaved in around-town driving. It’s like an exotic car you can enjoy every day.

The S 600 Sedan remains the exclusive automotive experience, with a liquid-smooth 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-12 producing 493 hp, cabin appointments bordering on the extravagant, and new standard luxuries.

The S 65 AMG Sedan, launched early 2005, is simply the most powerful and torque-rich 4-door sedan on the market,2 with more than 600 handcrafted, twin-turbocharged V-12 horsepower allowing it to out-accelerate any other sedan with effortless, seamless and seemingly endless power and poise. S 55 AMG Sedan 2006 S-CLASS 6 OVERVIEW S-CLASS OVERVIEW

Heritage

1 924–1933 an impact. Manifold fuel injection was first The 15/70/100 Model led to the Nürburg made available in the 300 for 1957, and it 460 and Nürburg 500 models. offered power steering in 1958. be folded down for parades. A window 1 928 1 961–1968 separated the front cabin from the rear The Nürburg 460 was introduced, offering The 300 SE (W112) introduced such safety passengers. 4-wheel brakes, automatic central features as the dual-circuit braking system, chassis lubrication and a choice of wheel padded dashboard, impact protection on 1 965–1972 types — with wooden or wire spokes. Engine the steering-wheel hub, and knee-impact The 300 SEL 6.3 (W109 series) was the displacement was 4,592 cc, developing protection. It also had a safety cage built world’s fastest luxury sedan of its time, able either 80 or 90 hp, depending on the Weighing between 3,850 and 4,400 lb, into the body, as well as front and rear to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. Its information source. The Nürburg 460 was the 300 featured a 3.0-liter overhead-cam crumple zones. Seat belts were available as 6.3-liter V-8 engine developed 250 hp (DIN) available as a limousine, open touring car, inline-6 that developed up to 160 hp and an option, as were front head restraints. and 369 lb-ft of torque in a body weighing cabriolet or supercharged sport-roadster. was capable of speeds up to 105 mph. 4,010 lb. Other notable features included Total production of the Nürburg 460 chassis It had a reputation for its high degree of Standard and optional luxury features air suspension, air conditioning, leather through 1933 was 2,893 units. engineering and quality construction. The included power steering, sunroof, upholstery, 4-speed automatic transmission, last of the Type 300 4-door sedans, built 1 930–1937 between 1957 and 1962, were available The Type 770 (W07) Grosser Mercedes with or without visible B- and C-pillars, or were large, powerful automobiles, hence as a limousine. the name “Grosser” (meaning grand). Only 117 units were produced, intended for German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer had illuminated glovebox, vanity mirror, trip heads of state. The smooth powertrain was three 300 models, which he drove until meter, air conditioning and rear heating capable of relative quickness.Weighing over 1 967. Hence, the 300 came to be called the ducts. Mechanical features included a AM/FM radio and central locking system. 6,000 pounds, the Grosser Mercedes was “Adenauer.” Its elegance made a statement 6-cylinder engine and standard pneumatic As many as 1,840 units were brought to the powered by a 7.7-liter supercharged inline about the people who drove it, especially suspension system. More than 380,000 of U.S. during its model run. 8-cylinder engine that developed up to in reconstruction Germany. It was built this S-Class series were built. 200 net hp. for the wealthy, beautiful and powerful. 1 972–1979 Among its interior features were an anti- 1 964–1981 The first vehicles to be officially designated 1 951 glare interior mirror, center rear armrest On the Grosser (“grand”) theme, 2,677 “S-Class,” the W116 series included the The Type 300 and Type 220 models were and four ashtrays. Exterior styling included Type 600 models were hand-built by audacious 6.9 model. Among the technical introduced. These were the first entirely an elegant roof, sweeping fenders and a special order. They featured air suspension innovations of the W116 were an available new post-World War II Mercedes-Benz massive radiator. It was the largest German and an overhead-cam 6.3-liter V-8 that hydropneumatic rear suspension, and a models. The 300 was the first Mercedes- automobile of its day. developed 250 hp (DIN). Three models turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel engine in Benz designed with the American market were available: the long-wheelbase 4-door, taken into consideration, with more The Adenauer offered several innovations the longer-wheelbase “Pullman” 4-door streamlined styling. These models were in throughout its production. It had the and the even-longer-wheelbase 6-door. production for 11 years. As it evolved, Type patented Mercedes safety door latches, A few were built with a fabric roof for the 300 accounted for over 11,000 units. which protected against doors jamming in rear passenger compartment that could 2006 S-CLASS 7 OVERVIEW S-CLASS OVERVIEW continued

Heritage continued the 300 SD. The turbodiesel was a popular as were an Automatic Locking Differential model during the energy crisis in the U.S. (ASD) and Automatic Slip Control (ASR). during the early 1970s. The W126 sedans and coupes debuted a With a 6.9-liter V-8 engine, the 450 SEL- number of important seat-belt features, Safety engineering was given high priority, 2003 based 6.9 developed 286 hp. Powertrain such as 3-position height adjustment of the with improved provisions for side impacts. The 2003 S-Class received a mid-cycle components included fuel injection, sedan front shoulder belts (1979) and the Safety systems included front air bags for facelift. In addition to restyling inside and electronic ignition and hydraulic valves. coupe’s front seat-belt presenters (1982). the driver and front passenger, automatic out, the interior materials became richer. Capable of a top speed of 140 mph, the 6.9 In 1981, the S-Class was the world’s first shoulder-belt height adjustment, front Technological advances included the new came with a long list of standard features. volume-produced automobile to offer a seat-belt ETDs, and Automatic Slip Control option of 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive on the Over 1,800 units were brought to the U.S. driver’s front air bag, along with a front (ASR). During its lifetime, the W/V140 S 430 and S 500 Sedans, and new engines passenger seat-belt Emergency Tensioning was outfitted with auto-dimming rearview boasting nearly 500 hp for the S 55 AMG The S-Class had ribbed turn-signal and Device (ETD). In 1987, a front air bag was mirrors, front door-mounted side-impact air and S 600 Sedans. In addition, safety taillamp lenses — a design carried over in made available for the front passenger. bags, front seat-belt force limiters, Brake innovations included the world’s first modified form through today. Mechanical Assist and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). accident-predictive vehicle preparation features included double wishbone front Innovations in comfort included power front system, PRE-SAFE.® suspension and, in 1978, an optional seats with memory, heated rear seats, For the 1998 model year, the coupe models Antilock Braking System (ABS). Electronics rear-cabin reading lights and a power rear- became their own model line, the new 2004 were important to the S-Class, with power window sunshade. On long-wheelbase CL-Class. Approximately 407,000 S-Class The S-Class maintained its reputation for windows, sunroof, two-stage heated models, rear-seat passengers had available units were built from 1991 through the end leadership in the marketplace by offering front seats, cruise control, an outside power-adjustable seating and separate of the 1999 model year in August 1998. a host of technological enhancements, temperature indicator, headlamp washers climate control vents. At the end of its including the industry’s first 7-speed with wipers, cassette player and automatic production run, the W126 series S-Class automatic transmission (on S 430 and S 500 climate control. Total production of the included five models in the U.S.: the models without 4MATIC), enhanced Tele Aid W116 series was 473,035 units. standard-wheelbase 300 SE Sedan; the capabilities, an easier-to-use COMAND head long-wheelbase 300 SEL, 420 SEL and unit and DVD-based navigation system, and 560 SEL Sedans; and the 560 SEC Coupe. new Bose® digital surround sound.

1 992–1999 2000 2005 The objective for the W140-series S-Class — The current W220-series S-Class was The S-Class again remained the best-selling 1 980–1991 introduced for model year 1992 — was to do introduced during 1999 for the 2000 model premium luxury sedan both worldwide and With the W126 series, the S-Class became everything better than ever before. Its large year. The entry-level U.S. model was the in the U.S. market. Adding to its already well-known as a pioneer in passive safety. interior, dual-pane side windows and smooth- S 430 Sedan in long-wheelbase (V220) form legendary long-term value was the instantly Mercedes-Benz introduced 3-way forked running engines all added to comfort. The with V-8 power. It represented the ultimate appealing offering of 4MATIC all-wheel members as part of the front crumple zone, automatic climate control filtered out odors in automotive engineering, at the same drive as a no-charge option on both the and in crash testing the S-Class was able and minute particles of dust. The doors and time offering the highest standards of ride S 430 and S 500 models. Early in 2005, to withstand an offset frontal impact of decklid had closing assists, and rear-seat comfort, active and passive safety, reliability the beyond-superlative performance of the 34 mph with the passenger compartment passengers were provided with a pair of and environmental compatibility. 604-hp S 65 AMG Sedan became available. left intact. ABS was available as an option, ceiling-mounted vanity mirrors. 2006 S-CLASS 8 OVERVIEW WHAT’S NEW FOR 2006

Models Exterior Interior

NEW S 350 SEDAN AMG SPORT PACKAGE HEATED FRONT SEATS A new entry-level model, the standard- • AMG-design lower bodywork and wheels • Extra-cost option on S 350 and on wheelbase S 350 Sedan, slots below the • For rear-wheel drive S 430 and S 500: rear-wheel-drive S 430 S 430 at a price competitive with many – No-cost option – Included with no-charge 4MATIC Japanese luxury sedans. NEW S 65 AMG SEDAN – Staggered-width 18" AMG double-spoke With the successful introduction of the alloy wheels3 (from 2005 S 55 AMG) Options • 116.7" wheelbase, 198.5" overall length SL 65 and CL 65 AMG models in 2005, they • For S 430 and S 500 with 4MATIC: – 4.8" shorter than the S 430, all in the have been joined by a 4-door counterpart, – Extra-cost option 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE rear doors and rear-seat footwells the incredible S 65 AMG, the quickest and –18 " AMG thin-spoke monoblock alloy • No-charge option on S 430 and S 500 • 35.6" of rear legroom most powerful sedan on the market.1 wheels3 (all four wheels the same size) – 4.7" less than the S 430 AMG SPORT PACKAGE – The same as an E 500 Sedan • Handcrafted 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 S 55 AMG WHEELS • Optional at no extra charge on S 430 • 241-hp 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 (familiar from – 604 hp @ 4,800–5,100 rpm • New 19" AMG two-piece alloy wheels2 and S 500 models without 4MATIC the 2005 ML 350 and from the same – 738 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000–4,000 rpm in Sterling Silver finish • Extra-cost option on 4MATIC-equipped modular family as the S-Class V-8s) • 0–60 in 4.2 seconds2 – Same design as S 65, but different color models and on S 600 • 5-speed automatic transmission • Staggered-width 19" AMG two-piece • Unique 5-twin-spoke 17" wheels alloy wheels with Anthracite finish3 OPTIONAL S 600 WHEELS ADDED S 600 STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Standard equipment and interior trim • All S 55 AMG standard equipment, plus: • Four 18" 5-spoke alloy wheels A number of items formerly optional on the virtually identical to the S 430 – Heated rear seats • No-cost option on S 600 S 600 are now included as standard, and – Power rear-window sunshade is optional – Rear side-window roller blinds – Not available on other models or with one standard item becomes optional: • designo editions, 4MATIC™ and the AMG – Keyless Go the AMG Sport Package Sport Package are not available – Electronic trunk closer – Formerly called “Appearance Package” • Electronic trunk closer • Heated steering wheel 1 Based on manufacturer-published 0–60-mph acceleration, model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious • Keyless Go peak horsepower and peak torque of 2005 4-door sedans. style, elevation and vehicle load. wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated 2 Stated rates of acceleration are based upon 3 AMG 18" and 19" wheels and accompanying high-speed- on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering • Manual sunshades for rear side windows manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending upon rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and road debris or obstacles. •The phone becomes optional

S 350 Sedan S 500 Sedan with AMG Sport Package 2006 S-CLASS 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

Sleek, substantial and seductive MODEL DIFFERENCES The S-Class is both grand in scale yet sleek in form. Its refined, elegant appearance Distinguishing exterior features of the S 350: conveys both substance and style. It boasts excellent aerodynamics and practical design considerations that promote stable handling, fuel economy and optimum safety. And • 116.7" wheelbase (unique in the S-Class) unlike some of its competitors, its timeless character evokes both immediate admiration • 17" 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and long-term appeal. It is a true original — steeped in tradition yet fresh to the moment, • Multi-element halogen headlamps aggressively modern without overstepping the boundaries of artful good taste. Distinguishing exterior features of the S 430 and S 500:

• 17" 7-spoke wheels (with 4MATIC), or • AMG Sport Package with: –18" AMG wheels and Z-rated tires3 – AMG-design lower bodywork • Bi-Xenon headlamps with washers (S 500)

Distinguishing S 55 AMG exterior features (compared to S 500 with Sport Package):

• Staggered-width 19" AMG two-piece alloy wheels3 in Sterling Silver finish • Four chrome exhaust tips • “V-8 KOMPRESSOR” front fender badges

Distinguishing exterior features of the S 600 (compared to S 500): S 600 Sedan DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS • 18" forged 6-hole alloy wheels3 • A large, stand-up Three-Pointed Star is • No-charge AMG Sport Package on S 430 of gaps in the body. • Dual chrome exhaust tips located prominently above the chrome- and S 500 models without 4MATIC™ adds • Advanced manufacturing processes • “V-12” badges on front fender rub strips trimmed, horizontally oriented grille. to sporty appeal, performance and value minimize the size of all body panel gaps. • Keyless Go • Multi-element, clear-lens projector • Aerodynamic, automatically heated side • Highly visible taillamps feature LED brake • Parktronic system headlamps, with integrated parking lamps mirrors are designed to help keep the lamps and a modern interpretation of the and front foglamps, enhance vision and side windows cleaner when driving in the ribbed taillamp theme found on every Distinguishing S 65 AMG exterior features contribute to a distinctive yet familial rain, while integrated turn signals provide S-Class since 1972. (compared to S 55 AMG): appearance. an added measure of safety. • Stylish aluminum-alloy wheels in a variety • Standard bodyside rub strips help protect • Staggered-width 19" AMG two-piece alloy of designs and sized from 17" to 19" are against minor dents and dings. wheels3 in Anthracite finish both attractive and light in weight for • Clean, one-piece designs of the front and • “V-12 BITURBO” front fender badges enhanced handling. rear bumpers help minimize the number • Keyless Go 2006 S-CLASS 10 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR STYLING WALKAROUND

Front 3/4 features Side features

HEADLAMPS Overall, the body of the S-Class is well- WHEELS AND TIRES WHEELS AND TIRES BY MODEL The headlamps on every S-Class model balanced and athletically proportioned Generously sized aluminum-alloy wheels Model Wheel style and size Tire size and type integrate all front-end lighting elements into help distinguish each model: S 350 5-twin- 7.5J x17 225/55 R17 spoke all-season a single jewel-like assembly. • An arching roofline and wedge profile (photo A) • Sleek, pronounced shoulderline runs the • Wide 17", 18" or 19" wheels are standard S 430 and S 500 AMG AMG F: 8.5J x18 245/45 ZR18 • S 350 and S 430: halogen headlamps. length of the body. or optional (see chart at right). Sport double- R: 9.0J x18 265/40 ZR18 • Fender flares accentuate the wheels. • AMG models and rear-wheel-drive models Package spoke high-performance2  offers a more aggressive stance with the AMG Sport Package feature (RWD) (photo B) 1 4MATIC 7-spoke 7.5J x17 225/55 R17  lower bodyside moldings help protect staggered-width wheels (rear wheels (photo C) all-season bodywork from door dings wider than the front wheels). AMG Sport AMG thin- 8.5J X18 245/45 ZR18 2  more aggressive appearance Package spoke high-performance + 4MATIC (photo D) DOORS  wider rear tires enhance grip under S 55 AMG AMG 2-pc F: 8.5J x19 245/40 ZR19 The S-Class doors are generously sized. acceleration Silver R: 9.5J x19 275/35 ZR19 (photo E) high-performance2   BI-XENON HEADLAMPS allows greater ease of ingress/egress front tires optimally sized for steering S 600 6-hole 8.0J x18 245/45 ZR18 • Optional on S 350 and S 430 as part of  stout hinges and wedge-shaped strikers response without unwanted feedback (photo F) high-performance1 the Lighting Package help resist jamming in a side impact • The S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG feature AMG Sport Same sizes as S 500 with AMG Sport Pkg 1 Package (photo D) • Standard on all other models lightweight AMG two-piece 19" wheels. Wheel 5-spoke 8.0J x18 245/45 ZR18 A pneumatic closing system draws each  offer the ultimate combination of style option (photo G) high-performance1 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 22 door tight once it is latched. and handling S 65 AMG AMG 2-pc F: 8.5J x19 245/40 ZR19 Anthracite R: 9.5J x19 275/35 ZR19  prevents need to slam doors shut (photo H) high-performance2 HALOGEN FRONT FOGLAMPS MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 10 1 AMG 18" and 19” wheels and accompanying high-speed- • Located in front bumper on all models HIGH-TECH GLASS rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and  provide increased illumination in inclement All windows, including the windshield, are: reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious weather wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road • laminated for reduced noise penetration debris or obstacles. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 22 • infrared-reflecting 2 Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and • ultraviolet light-absorbing may provide reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise, substantially increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to GRILLE AND HOOD damage compared with H-rated tires. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 50 The aluminum hood incorporates the large A B Please make sure that your customers are aware of the above during the sales process. chrome-accented grille. S 350 — 17" S 430/S 500 + Sport Pkg — 18"

• Affords an elegant appearance worthy of a Mercedes-Benz flagship sedan • Equipped with two locks (one per side)  for added safety and security • Gas struts assist in opening the hood  help to balance the hood when raising or lowering it C D E F G H S 430/S 500 + 4MATIC — 17" 4MATIC/S 600 + Sport Pkg — 18" S 55 AMG — 19" S 600 — 18" S 600 option — 18" S 65 AMG — 19" 2006 S-CLASS 11 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR STYLING WALKAROUND continued

Aerodynamics Rear 3/4 features Exterior details

COEFFICIENT OF DRAG TAILLAMPS TRUNK VISION AND VISIBILITY Extensive wind-tunnel testing helped the The S-Class taillamps are aerodynamically The trunk lid of every S-Class opens at Windshield wipers use a dual-arm design S-Class achieve its favorable aerodynamics designed with four white ribs incorporating bumper height, for a low liftover height. with an eccentric-sweep mechanism on characteristics. the turn signals and backup lamps.  facilitates loading and unloading of cargo the passenger-side wiper arm that allows it  helps to resist the buildup of dirt and snow to reach further into the top right corner. • Low 0.27 coefficient of drag (Cd): on the taillamp lenses An illuminated green button allows the trunk  increases area swept by wipers  low wind noise  enhances visibility in inclement weather to be opened from inside. The lamp stays  optimum fuel efficiency on for 30 minutes after the lid is closed. Windshield washer nozzles, lines and the  enhanced stability at highway speeds • The brake lamps use light-emitting  helps prevent being trapped in trunk fluid reservoir are all heated. diodes (LEDs) rather than ordinary bulbs.  heated fluid is more effective, especially in  LEDs illuminate more rapidly to alert the The trunk can be opened remotely via the cold weather driver behind you with less delay SmartKey or an interior switch mounted on  helps prevent fluid in reservoir from freezing  longer life expectancy the driver’s door panel. • A single red rear foglamp is integrated MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 23 in the driver-side taillamp cluster. A trunk handle automatically extends from  increases the car’s visibility to vehicles above the license-plate recess when the traveling behind it in foggy conditions trunk lock is pressed. It retracts after the trunk lid is closed.  helps keep users hands cleaner  helps reduce fingerprints and scratches on the paintwork

TRUNK CLOSING ASSIST • Standard on S 350, S 430, S 500 and HEATED POWER MIRRORS S 55 AMG The standard power-adjustable side mirrors • Device snugs the lid closed once the user are automatically heated. WATER MANAGEMENT ANTENNA SYSTEMS sets the lid onto the latch Extensive measures were taken to manage • The AM/FM radio antenna is embedded  provides gentle closure and eliminates the • Left-side mirror is auto-dimming. the flow of water while driving in the rain. in the rear window glass. need to slam trunk lid • Driver’s seat memory includes the  reduces chance of damage from positions of the side mirrors. • Deep channels in the A-pillars direct vandalism or automatic car washes ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER • Housings integrate LED turn signals, as water onto the roof, while channels on  generates no wind noise • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG well as courtesy lamps underneath. the roof guide water to the rear. • The GPS antenna for the Tele Aid and • Optional on other models • Mirrors feature power fold-in feature. • Water tends to flow rearward, around the navigation systems is mounted near the • Full power opening and closing of trunk – Can be programmed via multifunction rear window and off the body. top of the rear window. at the touch of a switch display to fold in automatically when • Exterior mirrors help divert water away • The antenna for optional SIRIUS Satellite  provides effortless convenience of virtually car is remote-locked (and unfold when it from the front side windows. Radio installs on the trunk lid. “hands-free” trunk opening and closing is unlocked)  helps maintain optimal driver vision through all windows MORE INFO: S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 12 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 24 2006 S-CLASS 12 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR OPTIONS designo editions AMG Sport Package S 55/S 65 AMG highlights Other exterior options

THREE EDITIONS FOR 2006 • Optional on S 430, S 500 and S 600 To match their extraordinary power, the ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER designo editions — optional on all models – No charge on S 430 and S 500 unless S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG feature several • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG except the S 350 — feature exclusive ordered in combination with 4MATIC™ enhancements that reflect their high- • Optional on all other S-Class models metallic paint choices: • Includes AMG-design lower bodywork performance nature. • Full power opening and closing of trunk (nearly identical to S 55 AMG, at right): lid via SmartKey remote, driver’s door • designo Silver (Silver Edition, available • Also includes AMG wheels1 AMG-DESIGN LOWER BODYWORK panel or underside of open trunk lid on S 430, S 500 and S 600 only) – Double-spoke design on S 430/S500 • Dramatic front apron with wire mesh  adds greatly to convenience when • designo Mocha Black (Espresso Edition) – Thin-spoke monoblock design on inserts for air intakes approaching or leaving car with an armful of • designo Graphite (Graphite Edition) S 430/S 500 with 4MATIC and S 600 • Chiseled side skirts packages, especially in the rain • Staggered-width high-performance tires • Contoured rear bumper and apron with on rear-wheel-drive models: four oval stainless-steel exhaust tips MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 48 – 245/45 ZR 18 front (two per side) – 265/40 ZR 18 rear  wheel/tire setup offers enhanced STAGGERED-WIDTH WHEELS AND TIRES roadholding characteristics • Two-piece AMG double-spoke wheels1: • Same-size high-performance tires on – 8.5 x19 front, 9.5 x19 rear 4MATIC models: – S 55 AMG: Sterling Silver finish – 245/45 ZR 18 front and rear – S 65 AMG: Anthracite finish designo Silver Edition  helps minimize undesirable effects of  optimizes brake ventilation while wide tires on handling in snow enhancing appearance • High-performance tires: MORE INFO: S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 10 – 245/40 ZR 19 front 5-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS

1 AMG 18" and 19" wheels and accompanying high-speed- – 275/35 ZR 19 rear • No-charge option on S 600 without rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and  wheel/tire setup offers enhanced AMG Sport Package reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious roadholding characteristics wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering 2 Top speed electronically limited to 155 mph. Obey all MORE INFO: S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 10 road debris or obstacles. speed laws.

designo Espresso Edition

designo Graphite Edition S 500 with AMG Sport Package S 55 AMG 2006 S-CLASS 13 INTERIOR FEATURES INTERIOR OVERVIEW

True luxury DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS As the flagship sedans of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the S-Class offers an unparalleled • Hand-finished genuine wood and elegant chrome trim array of comfort and convenience features. The interior of every S-Class is marked by • Clear, logically arranged controls highlighted by large, electroluminescent analog gauges tasteful design, rich materials and abundant space in every direction. • Switches and dials designed for both comfort and ease of use • Abundant vents for excellent air circulation throughout the cabin Furthermore, virtually everything inside the S-Class is designed to be user-friendly and • Available 4-place seating package on long-wheelbase models, offering rear-seat logical, to promote high levels of both comfort and safety. accommodations with nearly the same level of adjustability as those of the front

MODEL DIFFERENCES Distinguishing S 350 interior features: Distinguishing S 600 features (vs S 500):

• Premium leather upholstery • Exclusive Nappa leather interior treatment • Hand-finished Calyptus wood trim on the (including doors, dash and rear shelf) dash, console, doors and shift gate • Alcantara on pillars, visors and ceiling • Dynamic multicontour front seatbacks Distinguishing S 430 features (vs S 350): • Power rear seats with dual adjustable lumbar supports • Heated front seats on models with • Heated front and rear seats no-charge 4MATIC • Leather and wood trimmed steering • Power rear-window sunshade wheel and shift knob • Heated steering wheel Distinguishing S 500 features (vs S 430): • Additional wood trim (on overhead console, overhead assist handles, rear • Glove-soft Nappa leather upholstery vanity mirror covers, rear ashtrays and • Burl Walnut wood trim rear cupholder cover) S 430 Sedan • Heated front seats • 4-zone climate control • Manual sunshades for rear side windows Distinguishing S 55 AMG features (vs S 500): • Keyless Go • Integrated trunk-mounted 6-CD changer • AMG-design upholstery in Nappa leather • Electronic trunk closer with perforated leather inserts and metal • Parktronic parking-assistance system AMG badges • Active Ventilated and Drive-Dynamic front Distinguishing S 65 AMG features (vs S 55): seats (with heating feature) • AMG-design instrument cluster with a • Heated front and rear seats 200-mph speedometer2 • Manual sunshades for rear side windows • AMG-design sport steering wheel with • 220-mph speedometer2 thumbgrips and fingertip shift controls • Keyless Go • AMG-design door sill trim • Electronic trunk closer S 600 Sedan S 600 Sedan wood-trimmed assist handle and vanity mirror • Integrated trunk-mounted 6-CD changer < See preceding page for footnotes. 2006 S-CLASS 14 INTERIOR FEATURES LAYOUT AND CONTROLS

Driving environment

The lavish, spacious driving environment STALK CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS shaped switches on each front door. of the S-Class features logically oriented • The Touch Turn Signal feature flashes a • Power windows all feature one-touch • The Keyless Go1 engine start/stop button instruments and controls. Secondary turn signal three times with a tap of the express-up/down control. is located atop the gearshift knob. controls are conveniently arranged for quick stalk. • A lockout control deactivates the window • The multifunction display includes a tire- operation with minimal effort.  adds convenience to lane changes switches in the passenger doors. pressure monitoring system.  provides the driver with instant access to • Tapping the cruise control stalk up or  helps prevent unwanted operation critical vehicle information down allows the driver to adjust the set • Power front seat controls feature seat- MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 21 speed up or down in 1-mph increments. INSTRUMENTS • Available voice control for the phone, The analog gauge cluster places the audio and navigation systems is activated speedometer in a prominent central by tapping the upper right stalk. location, with a tachometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level to either LIGHTING CONTROLS side, along with a digital clock. • The “Auto” setting of the headlamp switch turns on the headlamps automatically in • Gauges are electroluminescent and darkness. A multi-element sensor looks backlit whenever the vehicle is running. ahead, not just up, to provide more rapid – Illumination automatically adjusts to response to dim light without unwanted ambient light. oversensitivity to shade and shadows.  enhances appearance and clarity  instantly turns on lights when driving into • A standard multifunction display is a dark garage or tunnel located within the speedometer and is  enhances vision, convenience and safety operated via the steering-wheel controls. • Front and rear foglamps are turned on • Warning and indicator lamps are by pulling the headlamp control outward: incorporated into the instrument cluster – one detent: front foglamps and are visible only when illuminated. – two detents: both the front foglamps  messages in multifunction display and and single red rear foglamp together warning lamps help keep driver informed of  conveniently places all exterior lighting critical vehicle conditions on–off functions in one switch S 600 Sedan LAYOUT OF CONTROLS (left to right) Instrument cluster Center dash panel (top to bottom) Center console • Analog coolant temperature and fuel level gauges • Parktronic distance indicators for front sensors (atop • Gearshift (with Comfort/Sport mode button) Driver’s door panel (top to bottom) clock, speedometer, tachometer (left to right) dash on left side and at center) • Keyless Go 1 start/stop (atop shift knob) • Heated/Active Ventilated 1 driver’s seat (if equipped) • Digital outside temperature indicator • Main switch bank (left to right): • Distronic 1 controls, passenger air-bag off indicator • 12-way power driver’s seat and memory • Multifunction display (in center of speedometer) Power rear sunshade,1 Parktronic 1 deactivation, ABC 1/ • Cupholders (inside armrest) • Power side mirrors, including power fold-in • Transmission gear range/mode, digital clock Airmatic Sport mode, ride height control, central door • Tele Aid i-button and wrench button (inside armrest) • Power windows, with lockout for passenger controls • Warning lamps (concealed within instrument cluster) lock, hazard flashers, central door unlock, ESP off, Overhead console • Trunk opener or electronic trunk opener/closer rear head-restraint retractor, antitowaway protection Steering column • Tele Aid SOS button Left dash panel (top to bottom) defeat (and antitheft alarm indicator) • Upper left stalk: Cruise control • Sunroof controls • COMAND with in-dash CD and DVD navigation (DVD • Main headlamp control • Main left stalk: Turn signals/wipers/headlamp beams • Cabin lighting and dual reading lamps 1 drive is in trunk) • Headlamp washers • Lower left stalk: Power steering column (and heated • Garage door control (underneath rearview mirror) • Parking brake release (pedal is on left side of footwell) • Climate controls steering wheel, if equipped) 1 • Ashtray and 12-volt power outlet with lighter • Upper right stalk: Voice control system (if equipped) 1 Optional on some models. See Equipment charts. 2006 S-CLASS 15 INTERIOR FEATURES AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION

COMAND system Audio system

The standard Cockpit Management and Data MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLS BOSE DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND CD CHANGER (COMAND) system combines numerous AND DISPLAY The standard Bose® Cabin Surround sound The integrated 6-disc CD changer is audio and communication features into a Volume, tuning and CD track selection — system in the S-Class utilizes innovative located in the left side well of the trunk, single control panel: along with basic features of the navigation technologies and strategic location of its 12 under a protective cover. system and phone — can be accessed via speakers to deliver superior sound quality. • AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio the multifunction steering-wheel controls. • Standard on S 55 AMG, S 600 and • A large 6.5" color-LCD screen  allows commonly performed adjustments • Bose AudioPilot™ technology constantly S 65 AMG • Integrated single-disc CD player, without taking hands off the steering wheel monitors sound within the cabin and • Optional on S 350, S 430 and S 500 concealed behind the sliding screen seamlessly compensates for unwanted • Fully integrated with COMAND and Bose • DVD-based navigation system, with DVD • The multifunction display can show: noise with no perceived change in audio • Connected via fiber-optic network drive in trunk – Radio station and preset number volume.  convenient operation  allows simultaneous use of in-dash – CD number and track • Digital Bose Cabin Surround™ sound  seamless integration with vehicle systems audio-CD player and navigation system – Optional SIRIUS satellite radio channel architecture features independent front  concealed installation enhances security • Hands-Free Communication System – Digital speed, outside temperature, and and rear digital surround-sound channels.  allows occupants to listen to hours of music with voice-activated phone distance to next maintenance service  accurate 360-degree digital surround without having to change CDs – Optional on all models for 2006 – Tire-pressure monitoring system sound for playback of audio CDs and – Navigation instructions satellite radio at every seating position MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 38–41 – Optional Distronic information • Bose Centerpoint™ signal processing – Fuel economy, distance to empty, and provides 5.1-channel digital surround trip computer data sound even from conventional stereo CDs – Phone book (when equipped) • 12 speakers include: – Programmable vehicle settings – Two surround speakers on the rear shelf  minimizes diversion of driver’s attention – A center fill speaker in the dash – A high-efficiency 10" Neodymium Iron Boron woofer in the rear shelf COMAND showing SIRIUS screen MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 39 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Optional SIRIUS Satellite Radio seamlessly COMAND showing navigation screen integrates with the standard COMAND head DVD-BASED NAVIGATION2 2 While the navigation system provides directional unit and all factory audio systems. • State-of-the-art GPS navigation system Multifunction display showing tire-pressure monitor assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street • Provides on-screen maps for the signs. The driver should utilize the system’s audio cues MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 39 contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, while driving and should only consult the map or verbal ANTENNA LOCATIONS: S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 11 Hawaii, on a single DVD displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within – Includes 3-D and overhead map modes an area. TELEMATICS • Determines vehicle location on an 3 First year’s Tele Aid Security & Care service provided Tele Aid is standard on all models.3 ongoing basis via GPS satellites plus at no additional cost with subscription. Subscription and acquaintance call required for service to be active. vehicle speed and steering wheel sensors. System operates only where cellular and GPS coverage are MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 52, 54 Multifunction steering-wheel controls available, and requires adequate power supply. 2006 S-CLASS 16 INTERIOR FEATURES SEATING AND TRIM

Seating Front seat adjustment Rear seats Head restraints

A spacious cabin, highly adjustable seats POWER FRONT SEATS BENCH SEAT FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS and opulent materials endow each S-Class • Standard 14-way power adjustment for • Standard on S 350, S 430, S 500 and • Adjust for height and angle, with with a truly luxurious environment to suit both front seats: S 55 AMG “clamshell” design hinged at the top so the most discriminating of tastes. – Fore–aft • Includes: the bottom of the head restraint moves – Seat cushion length – A folding center armrest with enclosed fore and aft CONSTRUCTION – Seat height storage under the padded lid • Include power height control All S-Class seats are constructed using – Cushion tilt at front – Retractable dual cupholders that  helps position head restraint properly durable, “breathable” seat foam. – Cushion tilt at rear slide out from the front edge of  contributes to long-term durability and – Seatback angle (recline) the lowered armrest • Note: Automatic setting of height based comfort – Head restraint on fore–aft seat movement was deleted height on S-Class models for 2005, based on • Front seats offer deep, padded side • Adjusted via customer input. bolsters for comfort and support. seat-shaped • Rear seats can accommodate up to switches on the REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS three passengers and include a folding front doors. Manually height-adjustable head restraints center armrest with enclosed storage and • Standard pneumatic lumbar support are standard for all rear seating positions. retractable dual cupholders. is adjustable via a thumbwheel on the inside corner of the seat cushion trim. • Rear head restraints can be retracted in either of two ways: MEMORY SYSTEM – Each is individually retractable, folding • Every S-Class also includes: flat when a button on the side of the – 3-position memory for both front seats head restraint is pushed. (with the driver’s seat memory recalling – All models also feature remote- the position of the steering column and retractable rear head restraints, exterior mirrors) operated via a switch on the dash. Standard rear bench seat shown in an S 500  enhances driver’s rearward vision when POWER STEERING COLUMN POWER BENCH SEAT the rear seats are unoccupied • Every S-Class also includes: • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG  remote control enhances convenience – A 4-way power steering column, • Optional on all other models • On models with power rear seats: Power seat control adjusted via a stalk on the lower left • Operated via seat-shaped controls in – Rear head restraints rise automatically HEATED FRONT SEATS side of the steering column each rear door when the seated occupant fastens the • Offer two settings: rapid heating and – An easy-exit feature that can be set – Right rear passenger can also move seat belt. moderate warming via the multifunction display to move unoccupied right front seat forward. – Head restraints can also be raised and • Optional on S 350 and S 430 the driver’s seat back almost 2.5 inches • See “Seating options,” at right retracted electrically, together via the – Included with no-cost 4MATIC™ on S 430 and/or raise the steering wheel to the dashboard switch or individually via • Standard on all other models highest position automatically when the 4-PLACE SEATING PACKAGE each rear seat control. key is removed from the ignition • Optional on S 55 AMG, S 600 and  enhances occupant safety MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 45 S 65 AMG • See “Seating options,” at right 2006 S-CLASS 17 INTERIOR FEATURES SEATING AND TRIM continued

Upholstery and trim Seating options

The materials found in the S-Class interior ACTIVE VENTILATED FRONT SEATS POWER REAR BENCH SEAT reflect high standards, including: • Use miniature internal fans to draw • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG air from beneath the seat and expel it • Optional on all other models • Hand-polished wood trim enhanced with through perforations in the upholstery • Power-adjustable seatback angle — via chrome edging • Optional: S 350, S 430 and S 500 door-mounted seat-shaped switches — for • Fine velour carpeting • Standard: S 55 AMG, S 600 and S 65 AMG each outboard position (seat slides • Stylish stainless-steel door sill trim MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 45 forward 2.4 inches, while the seatback  adds a high-quality look and feel reclines about 10 degrees) • Also includes: S 350 AND S 430 – Pneumatic lumbar support for each • Standard premium leather upholstery on outboard position all seat surfaces, plus door trim inserts – A fixed center seating position and center armrests S 55 AMG Sedan – Power head restraints (from raised – Colors: Charcoal, Java, Stone, Ash S 55 AMG AND S 65 AMG to retracted position, and vice-versa) • Glove-soft Nappa leather seating • AMG-design Nappa leather seating with that rise automatically when occupant optional on S 430 in same four colors perforated inserts fastens seat belt • Hand-polished Calyptus wood trim – Premium leather upholstery on other Active Ventilated seat control • Optional Burl Walnut or Chestnut wood seat surfaces, plus door trim inserts DYNAMIC MULTICONTOUR 4-PLACE SEATING PACKAGE (special order1) and center armrests FRONT SEATBACKS • Optional on S 55 AMG, S 600 and – Colors: Charcoal, Java, Ash • Pneumatically adjustable chambers: S 65 AMG • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim – Three in the lumbar region • Replaces rear bench seat with two • Optional Chestnut wood (special order1) – Two near the shoulders individual rear seats, each featuring: • Metal AMG badges in seatbacks – One in each side bolster – Power-adjustable seatback angle, via • Slowly pulsating massage feature, using door-mounted seat-shaped switches S 600 the central lumbar chamber (seat slides forward while seatback • Exclusive leather interior treatment: • Optional on S 430 and S 500 reclines) – Nappa leather upholstery on all seat • Standard on S 600 – Power seat cushion tilt surfaces, plus dashboard, doors, door – Dynamic multicontour seatbacks trim inserts, center armrests and rear MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 45 – Power head restraints (from raised to shelf retracted position, and vice-versa) S 430 Sedan – Colors: Charcoal, Java, Stone, Ash DRIVE-DYNAMIC FRONT SEATS • Includes a rear center storage console S 500 • Suede-like Alcantara on the pillars, ceiling • Automatically inflate and deflate the with a wood-trimmed rolltop cover, • Nappa leather in seating areas and sun visors side bolsters to provide added lateral and rear-passenger control of the front – Premium leather upholstery on other • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim support in response to cornering forces passenger seat’s position seat surfaces, plus door trim inserts – Includes additional wood trim on • Standard on S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG and center armrests steering wheel, shift knob, overhead • Not available on S 430, S 500 and S 600 – Colors: Charcoal, Java, Stone, Ash assist handles, rear cupholder cover • Include dynamic multicontour seatbacks 1 Vehicles with special-order equipment, colors or color • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim and rear vanity mirror covers combinations incur a one-time surcharge and may require • Optional Chestnut wood (special order1) • Optional Chestnut wood (special order1) MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 45 additional production time. 2006 S-CLASS 18 INTERIOR FEATURES COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Climate control

DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL 4-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT-BELT USAGE SENSORS FILTERS AND SENSORS • Standard on S 350, S 430, S 500 and • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG The climate control system in every S-Class All S-Class models include a number of S 55 AMG • Optional on S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG incorporates seat-belt usage sensors that climate-control features to help promote the detect if an occupant is belted in any given comfort and well-being of their occupants: Features of the system include: With the 4-zone system, the four outboard seat. The climate control system focuses passengers can select their own individual first on the seats that are occupied. • Dust and pollen filter helps trap airborne • Individual left and right temperature settings.  expedites heating or cooling the regions particles 5 microns or larger. controls with paddle-style up–down of the vehicle that are occupied, enhancing controls and a digital display • Front-cabin climate-control features are comfort for passengers • Individual left and right air distribution identical to the dual-zone system. controls feature their own automatic • Rear-cabin occupants can adjust their REST MODE modes, or can be adjusted manually. settings via a control panel with a digital The S-Class features a residual engine-heat • Blower speed is adjusted automatically display on the back of the front console. utilization (REST) mode that can be used or can be controlled manually. • Includes controls for: when the vehicle is parked and shut off. • Recirculation feature with “tunnel mode” – Left and right temperature – Push and hold the Recirculation button – Airflow distribution • Circulates residual engine heat — or or the charcoal filter button to close all – Blower speed, with automatic mode ventilates the cabin — for up to 30 minutes open windows and the sunroof. – Separate rear-cabin REST mode after engine is shut off. – Hold either button a second time to  allows front and rear passengers to tailor – Shuts off sooner if battery strength or Dust filter reopen them. climate setting to their desired comfort engine heat are insufficient • Activated charcoal filter can be turned • Four adjustable vents in dash, plus a  enhances comfort when waiting in or on to help reduce airborne odors. high-volume/low-draft dash-top diffuser returning to a parked vehicle • Smog sensor can shut off incoming outlet and four rear-seat air vents (one air and recirculate filtered cabin air if it in each B-pillar, two at back of console) detects an increase in ambient pollution. • 4-way sun sensor helps compensate for – Smog sensor only operates while the effects of directional sunlight. charcoal filter is switched on  helps maintain more a constant • Humidity sensor helps prevent window temperature fogging or overdrying of cooled air.

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Dual-zone climate control 2006 S-CLASS 19 INTERIOR FEATURES COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE continued

Convenience features

SUNROOF CENTRAL LOCKING REMOTE TRUNK OPENER Every S-Class comes standard with a power All four doors, the trunk lid and the fuel filler Pressing the trunk opener button on the glass sunroof that tilts for ventilation or door can be locked or unlocked via switches driver’s door for 1.5 seconds opens the fully retracts into the roof. on the center dash panel. trunk lid when the vehicle is stationary.

• Made of deep-tinted heat-reflecting glass AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR AMBIENT INTERIOR LIGHTING • Manually retractable sunshade can block Dual sensors on the inside mirror compare Soft environmental comfort lighting direct sunlight when roof is closed. the light in front of the car and entering provides a gentle glow to front and rear • Express-open/close feature allows one- • Unlocking the driver’s door via the lock from behind the car, and darken the inside footwells, all door handles and the console. touch operation. knob on the door — or by opening the and left-side mirrors gradually via an – Includes obstruction sensor door — also unlocks the fuel filler door. electrochromic film behind the mirror lens. • Amber LEDs provide gentle illumination. • Memory function recalls the last open • The driveaway locking feature can be • Automatically activated in darkness, sunroof position used, and returns programmed via the multifunction display • Standard on all models regardless of headlamp use directly to this position when the driver to automatically lock the doors when the • Incorporates dual map reading lamps uses the express-open feature. car reaches 9 mph.  reduces reflected glare of the headlamps of MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 50 • Can be opened remotely with SmartKey following vehicles MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 34  enhances driver comfort, nighttime vision 12-VOLT POWER OUTLETS MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 34 and safety • One with the lighter in the front ashtray GARAGE DOOR CONTROL • One in each rear ashtray (in the doors) HomeLink® compatible garage door openers • Auto-dimming feature is cancelled and security gates can be operated by a automatically if driver shifts to Reverse TRIP COMPUTER programmable 3-button control integrated or an interior lamp is switched on. A digital trip computer in the multifunction into the rearview mirror housing.  improves rearward vision at night display (see page 15) can show useful MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 35 traveling information such as average VANITY MIRRORS speed, fuel economy, and distance to empty. POWER WINDOWS • Four illuminated vanity mirrors are POWER REAR-WINDOW SUNSHADE Power windows in every door are operated standard. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 49 A fine mesh screen inside the cabin can by a master control panel on the driver’s – Front mirrors in sun visors. be raised or lowered to help reduce glare door, or by individual switches on each door. – Rear mirrors fold down from ceiling. through the rear window. • Express-up/down feature fully opens or CRUISE CONTROL • S 350: part of optional Rear Seat Package closes a window with a single push on • Cruise control is standard on all models. • Standard on all other S-Class models the window button (past the detent). • Distronic adaptive cruise control is • Operated by a switch in center of dash • Obstruction sensor reverses a rising optional. • Includes one-touch express-up/down window if an obstruction is detected RAIN SENSOR  helps shield rear seat area from direct during express-up operation. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 46 • Rain-sensing intermittent wipers are sunlight without significantly compromising • SmartKey can remotely operate windows. standard on all S-Class models. rearward vision  helps keep cabin cooler on sunny days MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 32, 50 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 50 2006 S-CLASS 20 INTERIOR FEATURES COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE continued CARGO AND STORAGE

Comfort options designo editions Cabin storage areas Cargo area

KEYLESS GO THREE EDITIONS FOR 2006 MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS TRUNK • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG The S-Class can accommodate a variety of The S-Class sedans feature a fully lined, • Optional on all other models items in its abundant storage areas: generously sized trunk (15.4 cu ft) that MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 48 allows easy loading and unloading of cargo • A full-size illuminated glovebox with a through a wide, low-liftover opening. DISTRONIC ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL compartment for pens, cards, etc. • Optional on all models • A small drawer in the console • Dual trunk lamps are included. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 46 • A pocket in each door • The hinges are fully enclosed in the trim.  helps prevent damage to luggage PARKTRONIC PARKING ASSISTANCE • designo Silver Edition: • Standard on S 600 – Optional on S 430, S 500 and S 600 TRUNK CLOSING ASSIST AND HANDLE • Optional on all other models – Not available on S 55 AMG or S 65 AMG • Standard electric closing assist pulls MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 51 – Stone interior with Stone Nappa leather the trunk lid fully snug once it is lightly and Brown Poplar wood trim latched. REAR SIDE-WINDOW SHADES • An automatically extending handle • Manual roller-type shades for the rear assists opening and closing. side-door windows • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG MORE INFO: S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 11 • Optional on all other models  helps keep rear cabin cooler on sunny days • Front center console featuring two levels ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER  adds privacy for rear-seat passengers of storage, with illumination and a climate • Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG control vent in the lower compartment • Optional on all other models HEATED STEERING WHEEL • designo Espresso Edition: • Parcel net in front passenger’s footwell • Standard on S 600 – Optional on all models except S 350 • Gathered magazine pockets on the back MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 48 • Optional on S 350, S 430 and S 500 – Charcoal interior with Light Brown of each front seat S-CLASS GUIDE | P. 11 • Not available on S 55 AMG, S 65 AMG or Nappa leather and Natural Elm wood • Compartments in the front trim panel of with designo editions each front seat TIE-DOWN RINGS MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 51 • Storage inside the rear center armrest The S-Class includes tie-down rings in each corner of the trunk to help secure cargo WOOD AND LEATHER STEERING WHEEL CUPHOLDERS and to attach accessory cargo nets. • Available in Burl Walnut or Chestnut • Two in the front center console, in the wood to match the interior right segment of the center armrest • Optional on S 350, S 430 and S 500 • Two in the rear center armrest • Standard on S 600 • designo Graphite Edition:

• Requires special-order Burl Walnut or – Optional on all models except S 350 1 Special-order option. Vehicles with special-order items, Chestnut wood trim1 on S 350 and S 430 – Charcoal interior with Graphite Nappa colors or trim combinations incur a one-time surcharge and • Included in S 430, S 500 and S 600 leather and Brown Poplar wood may require additional production time. 2 Optional at no extra charge on S 430 and S 500. Not designo editions with matching wood available on all other models. • Not available on S 55 AMG MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 56 3 Double wishbone front suspension with optional 4MATIC. 2006 S-CLASS 21 MECHANICAL FEATURES MECHANICAL OVERVIEW

Eager to please, fun to drive, born to lead

From its rock-solid foundation to its scintillating powertrains to its state-of-the-art safety systems to its smooth ride and surefooted handling, all mechanical components of the S-Class are thoroughly engineered to deliver an unparalleled combination of powerful and poised performance, confidence-inspiring safety, and irresistible driving pleasure.

MECHANICAL HIGHLIGHTS • State-of-the-art V-6, V-8, supercharged AMG V-8 and twin-turbo V-12 engines deliver efficient power and torque that ranges from abundant to incredible. • Standard rear-wheel drive offers sporty, balanced handling characteristics. • Available 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive2 ensures superb handling confidence in a variety of driving conditions in any season. • Ultra-responsive speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering affords precise response and confident control. • Refined 4-wheel independent multilink suspension3 provides crisp, responsive handling with excellent ride comfort. • Standard Airmatic air suspension on the S 350, S 430 and S 500 further enhances ride and handling poise. • Active Body Control (ABC) on the S 55 AMG, S 600 and S 65 AMG provides even more remarkable control, and virtually eliminates body roll when cornering. • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS help keep stops shorter and more secure. Emergency-sensing Brake Assist helps to shorten panic stops. • Standard safety advantages range from our Electronic Stability Program (ESP) to the 10-way protection of eight standard S 500 4MATIC Sedan air bags to the revolutionary PRE-SAFE®. < See preceding page for footnotes. 2006 S-CLASS 22 MECHANICAL FEATURES ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS

SOHC V-6 and V-8 engines Supercharged 5,439-cc AMG V-8 Twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-12 Twin-turbo 6.0-liter AMG V-12

The 3.7-liter V-6 in the new S 350, the The handcrafted supercharged V-8 engine The state-of-the-art twin-turbocharged The handcrafted twin-turbocharged V-12 4.3-liter V-8 in the S 430 models, and the in the S 55 AMG features numerous V-12 engine in the S 600 is one of the in the S 65 AMG offers the most combined 5.0-liter V-8 in the S 500 models offer enhancements that allow it to produce world’s most powerful automobile engines, horsepower and torque of any production refined, strong and efficient performance. high output while retaining its docile yet is designed to perform effortlessly and automobile engine.1 And yet despite its around-town behavior and legendary with unmatched smoothness. seemingly endless supply of motive force, it S 350 BASIC ENGINE SPECS Mercedes-Benz durability. is a smooth, reliable and refined engine. • Peak power: 241 hp @ 5,700 rpm • Peak torque: 258 lb-ft @ 3,000–4,500 rpm • Displacement: 3,724 cc

S 600 BASIC ENGINE SPECS S 55 AMG BASIC ENGINE SPECS • Peak power: 493 hp @ 5,000 rpm S 65 AMG BASIC ENGINE SPECS S 430 BASIC ENGINE SPECS • Peak power: 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm • Peak torque: 590 lb-ft @ 1,800–3,500 rpm • Peak power: 604 hp @ 4,800–5,100 rpm • Peak power: 275 hp @ 5,750 rpm • Peak torque: 516 lb-ft @ 2,750–4,000 rpm • Displacement: 5,513 cc • Peak torque: 738 lb-ft @ 2,000–4,000 rpm • Peak torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3,000–4,400 rpm • Displacement: 5,439 cc • Displacement: 5,980 cc • Displacement: 4,266 cc ENGINE FEATURES ENGINE FEATURES • Cast aluminum two-piece block and heads ENGINE FEATURES S 500 BASIC ENGINE SPECS • All S 500 engine features listed at left • Extremely durable SILITEC cylinder liners • All S 600 engine features listed at left • Peak power: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm • Handcrafted by a single AMG technician • Single overhead camshafts (SOHC) with • Enlarged twin turbochargers that deliver • Peak torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2,700–4,250 rpm • Hand-matched major components for three valves per cylinder up to 22 psi of boost pressure • Displacement: 4,966 cc exacting tolerances • Twin-spark ignition • 0.6-mm increase in bore • Individually balanced, reinforced • Hand-matched engine components for • 6.0-mm increase in stroke ENGINE FEATURES crankshafts exacting tolerances • 70% larger radiator • Die-cast aluminum block and heads • Enlarged fuel injectors • One turbocharger per cylinder bank, • Individual oil-spray piston cooling and • Extremely durable SILITEC cylinder liners • Forged aluminum pistons integrated into exhaust manifolds high-flow oil pump • Single overhead camshafts (SOHC) with • Aggressively profiled camshafts • One liquid-to-air intercooler per • Camshafts with increased lift and duration three valves per cylinder • Low-backpressure exhaust system turbocharger, supported by a separate • Optimized camshaft timing • Two-stage intake manifold • Twin-spark ignition low-temperature cooling system • Newly developed oil cooler • Twin-spark ignition • Intercooled, helical high-pressure • Double-hardened, polished crankshafts • Extra-large low-temperature radiator for • Single balance shaft (S 350 V-6 only) supercharger • Magnesium cylinder head covers the turbochargers’ intercoolers • Fuel requirement: premium unleaded • Fuel requirement: premium unleaded fuel • Fuel requirement: premium unleaded fuel • Fuel requirement: premium unleaded fuel gasoline (91 pump octane) (91 pump octane) (91 pump octane) (91 pump octane)

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Transmissions ESP 4MATIC all-wheel drive

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM FULL-TIME ALL-WHEEL DRIVE • 4-ETS ensures that power is permitted to • S 350, S 600 and 4MATIC™ models Every S-Class features our Electronic 4MATIC is a permanent, full-time all-wheel flow to the wheel or wheels with traction, • S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG feature specific Stability Program (ESP).2 drive system.2 It is always active. even if that’s only a single wheel. AMG modifications  ESP helps maintain the driver’s intended course through a turn by correcting oversteer • Optional on S 430 and S 500 Sedan only, 4MATIC offers numerous benefits: MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 16, 18 and understeer at no extra charge3 for 2006  improved traction in all conditions • Includes 5-speed automatic transmission  enhanced cornering stability 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL and unique 7-spoke wheels  reduced risk of hydroplaning • Rear-wheel-drive S 430 and S 500 only ESP incorporates the functions of • 4MATIC sends torque to all four wheels • The industry’s first 7-speed automatic Automatic Slip Control, an all-speed under normal driving conditions: MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 6–7 transmission. traction control system.2 – 40% to the front axle  Automatic Slip Control helps counteract – 60% to the rear axle UNIQUE FRONT SUSPENSION MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 16, 18 wheelspin under acceleration  maintains a sporty, rear-wheel-drive feel S-Class models with 4MATIC are equipped with double wishbone front suspension in MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 7 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 6–7 place of the standard 4-link design.  helps accommodate additional driveline 4MATIC INCLUDES 4-ETS components while retaining excellent ride 1 Based on manufacturer-published 0–60-mph acceleration, The 4-wheel Electronic Traction System comfort and handling characteristics peak horsepower and peak torque of 2005 4-door sedans. 2 No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome (4-ETS) continually balances the torque physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your split among the four wheels, to counteract 4MATIC AND THE AMG SPORT PACKAGE seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which wheelspin in low-traction situations.2 S-Class models with both 4MATIC and the snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive 3 carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in AMG Sport Package are equipped with four snow is obtained with winter tires. • 4-ETS monitors the speed of all four equal-size tires in place of the customary 3 Customer has choice of 4MATIC or AMG Sport Package wheels to detect wheel slip, then applies staggered-width tires of the Package. at no extra cost. If customer chooses no-cost AMG Sport  Package, customer can then purchase 4MATIC for its regular individual brakes as needed and/or less-wide, same-size tires provide more OTHER TRANSMISSION FEATURES option price. reduces excess engine power. balanced and favorable control in snow Every S-Class transmission includes a number of enhancements designed to make driving more satisfying, such as:

• Touch Shift manual-style control • Driver-adaptive programming • Comfort mode • Shift into Optimum Gear

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S 430 4MATIC Sedan 2006 S-CLASS 24 MECHANICAL FEATURES HANDLING AND BRAKING

4-wheel multilink design Suspension types Steering

All rear-wheel-drive S-Class models come AIRMATIC AIR SUSPENSION ABC (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL) SPEED-SENSING RACK-AND-PINION standard with a 4-wheel independent Airmatic is a pneumatic suspension system Active Body Control is an advanced active Every S-Class features precise rack-and- multilink suspension. that replaces the traditional steel springs suspension that features a coil spring, an pinion steering with these features: and gas-pressurized shock absorbers with electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder • Front: 4-link configuration (double electronically controlled air spring-struts. and shock absorber at each wheel. • Vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist wishbone on 4MATIC™ models)  provides greater power assist in • Rear: 5-arm multilink design • Standard on S 350, S 430 and S 500 • Standard on S 55 AMG and S 600 low-speed maneuvers, such as parking  provides poised, crisp, sporty handling • Airmatic features include: • No longer offered on S 430 and S 500  gradually reduces power assist as driving – 4-wheel automatic level control • ABC elements and features include: speed increases, for greater “feel of the 4-LINK FRONT SUSPENSION – Automatic lowering at higher speeds1 – A network of sensors that monitor body road” and handling response For each front wheel, the 4-link design – Driver-selectable ride height motions and driver inputs • Lightweight, sturdy design consists of:  expertly balances ride and handling – High-pressure hydraulics to rapidly  helps optimize weight distribution adjust the suspension • 2.8 steering wheel turns lock-to-lock • An upper wishbone mounted to the body ADS II – Driver-selectable Sport mode that  offers quick response to steering inputs • Two lower links mounted to the front ADS II is an electronically controlled system offers virtually flat cornering subframe that instantly adjusts Airmatic’s spring- – 4-wheel automatic level control A steering damper is incorporated into the • A stabilizer bar (Airmatic models only) struts to the road and driving conditions to – Automatic lowering at higher speeds1 hydraulic design.  helps reduce body lean in turns optimize ride and handling. – Driver-selectable ride height  reduces vibration and wheel shudder • A tie rod  provides an unparalleled balance of smooth  helps absorb rough-road “steering shock”  helps locate the wheel • ADS automatically selects one of four ride comfort, responsive handling and virtually  enhances comfort damping profiles every time a wheel roll-free cornering 5-ARM MULTILINK REAR SUSPENSION changes its direction of up–down travel. The steering column is designed to deform The legendary 5-arm multilink rear • Driver-selectable Comfort and dual Sport MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 9 under the force of a severe frontal impact. suspension virtually eliminates all modes vary how much body motion is  helps to maintain proper air-bag position unwanted types of wheel movement. required for ADS to select the next profile. AMG ENHANCEMENTS  helps keep steering wheel The S 55 AMG features a specifically from being forced further MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 8 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 9 calibrated version of ABC that incorporates back into the cabin in a firmer, AMG-tuned gas shocks. severe frontal impact,  further sharpens the suspension’s to help reduce possible responsiveness to match the expanded driver injury performance potential of the higher-output engine, transmission and brakes

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4-link front suspension 5-arm multilink rear suspension Rack-and-pinion steering

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Brakes

BRAKE SYSTEM HARDWARE ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE • 4-wheel disc brakes, with: DISTRIBUTION – Perforated and internally ventilated Electronic Brake Force Distribution varies front discs (all models) the front-to-rear brake force depending – Ventilated rear discs (S 350, S 430 and on the steering situation, delivering S 500) more brake pressure to the rear brakes in – Perforated and internally ventilated rear straight-line braking than in corners. discs (S 55 AMG, S 600 and S 65 AMG)  ensures proper brake proportioning for • Antilock Braking System (ABS) differing load and maneuvering conditions • Emergency-sensing Brake Assist  helps promote even brake-pad wear by • Electronic Brake Force Distribution allowing more rear-wheel contribution to PERFORATED ROTORS straight-line braking compared to braking S 65 AMG compound front brake Every S-Class features generously The perforations in the brake discs are cast while cornering AMG ENHANCEMENTS sized brake components suited to the in place, rather than drilled after the fact. The S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG feature performance needs of each model.  cast-in-place holes do not create the stress EMERGENCY-SENSING BRAKE ASSIST specific brake components, all to match  provide excellent stopping power with points associated with drilling, thereby helping Brake Assist applies full power braking their high-performance character: minimal fade maintain the strength and structural integrity boost in a panic stop, which the system of the rotors recognizes by the speed at which the driver • S 55 AMG: MULTIPISTON CALIPERS  perforations facilitate cooling of the brake presses the brake pedal. – Large (14.2" diameter) perforated and All S-Class models feature multipiston brake discs, maximizing stopping power with  potentially shortens panic stops by internally ventilated front brake discs calipers on the front and rear brakes: minimal fade, even in extreme use eliminating the delay caused by a common with 8-piston AMG calipers human tendency not to brake hard enough, – Large (13.0" diameter) perforated and • S 350, S 430, S 500 and S 600: MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 12 soon enough, in an emergency 2 internally ventilated rear brake discs 4-piston front, dual-piston rear with 4-piston calipers. • S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG: MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 20 • S 65 AMG: 8-piston front, 4-piston rear – Giant (15.4" diameter) perforated ABS and internally ventilated two-piece MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 12 The Antilock Braking System detects the compound front brake discs with onset of wheel lockup under heavy braking 8-piston AMG calipers and pumps the brakes up to 30 times per – Larger (13.7" diameter) perforated second (the front wheels individually, the and internally ventilated two-piece rear wheels together). compound rear brake discs with  helps prevent wheel lockup 4-piston calipers  allows driver to retain steering control and perform evasive maneuvers MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 18

1 Please obey all speed laws. 2 Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions. 2006 S-CLASS 26 MECHANICAL FEATURES BODY CONSTRUCTION

Monocoque structure Crashworthiness

The S-Class is built with a monocoque • Optimized forming ADVANCED CRUMPLE ZONES structure, incorporating both the body and – Panel shapes and cross-sectional • Help dissipate the forces of severe front frame into the same sheet metal. structures optimized for strength and and rear impacts, and include: management of impact forces – Staggered underhood components MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 26 designed to deform systematically SUBFRAME-MOUNTED COMPONENTS – Full-width front and rear crossmembers Many of the body panels and components A separate aluminum subframe helps to help manage offset collisions better are made of aluminum. hold the engine and front suspension  provides high strength with light weight components. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 26 SIDE-IMPACT PROTECTION  saves weight • HSLA-reinforced side sills, floor and INNOVATIVE STEEL  helps insulate noise and vibration center driveshaft tunnel High-strength/low-alloy (HSLA) steel – Forms a cross-car bridge of high- (shown in red below) is used extensively. RIGID BODY ELEMENTS strength steel The body structure consists of numerous  designed to help preserve occupant • HSLA is up to three times stronger than interconnected elements: space in a side impact lower-carbon steel. • HSLA-reinforced door frames and HSLA • HSLA is used for approximately 38% of • Body pillars from the floor to roof. Each crossbeams in every door the body structure (by weight). of the six pillars features triple-layer – Forms a large, interconnected area of  helps create exceptional overall rigidity construction, including a layer of HSLA. BODY STRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS reinforced side-impact protection  provides added strength in critical areas  affords maximum strength • HSLA-reinforced driveshaft tunnel  helps to resist intrusion in a side-impact  enhances safety and durability  supports doors more effectively – Connected to the side members by • Reinforced door hardware • Body crossmembers in the roof, crossmembers under the front seats – Strengthened door hinges and wedge- In addition to HSLA steel, the thickness bulkhead and under the cabin floor  helps to deter driveshaft intrusion shaped latches and stamping of various body panels helps  enhance rigidity and lateral strength • Bolt-on modules  designed to enhance structural rigidity promote body strength. • The windshield is bonded to the body by – Transverse aluminum and steel while resisting intrusion in the event of a a quick-drying adhesive. crossmember, held in place by side impact • Variable-thickness body components  allows the windshield to become part aluminum crash boxes bolted to – Thicker panels for body areas subject to of the body structure, further increasing the frame rails FUEL TANK high stress levels in an impact overall body rigidity  channel some impact energy to side not The fuel tank is positioned above the involved in a serious offset impact rear axle.  bolt-on, replaceable design helps reduce  location is outside of both the rear crumple repair costs for minor impacts zone and the passenger cabin

EXTENDED SIDE RAILS The forward parts of the side rails extend forward beyond the ellipsoidal bulkhead to the rear part of the front wheel arches.  designed to absorb impact energy from a wheel driven rearward in a frontal impact 2006 S-CLASS 27 MECHANICAL FEATURES RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Protection beyond air bags

A comprehensive array of thoroughly tested, state-of-the-art passive safety features offered in S-Class are designed to work together to help reduce injury when an accident is unavoidable.

10-WAY PROTECTION FROM 8 AIR BAGS The S-Class offers 10 ways in which it offers air bag protection to its occupants1:

• Adaptive dual-stage front air bags for both driver and front passenger • Four door-mounted side-impact air bags Additional occupant protection PRE-SAFE • Full-length Head Protection Curtains, to help protect all four outboard front OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS HEAD RESTRAINTS PRE-SAFE® is an industry-first safety and rear occupants from head injury and • Driver’s knee bolster All S-Class seating positions include height- system, introduced in 2002. broken glass during certain side impacts – A padded section in the dashboard with adjustable head restraints. a deformable aluminum backing • Standard on all S-Class models. SEAT BELTS  helps to keep driver properly positioned • All head restraints also adjust fore–aft • PRE-SAFE can prepare certain interior Every S-Class occupant is provided with a in seat, and helps protect driver’s knees, in for optimal support and comfort. elements for the possibility of a frontal 3-point seat belt. some frontal collisions – “Clamshell” design moves the lower collision or rollover before it occurs. • Wedge-shaped seat squabs beneath the part of the head restraint nearer the • PRE-SAFE uses a network of sensors — • All outboard shoulder belts feature seat cushions occupant’s neck, for more precisely including those for ESP and Brake Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)  help to prevent seat occupants from placed protection. Assist — to monitor driving dynamics. and belt force limiters. sliding out from under their seat belts • On models with power rear seats, the • PRE-SAFE can: • Front shoulder belts automatically rear head restraints rise automatically – Detect indicators that suggest a frontal height-adjust as the seats are adjusted IMPACT-CONSIDERATE SURFACES when the occupant’s seat belt is collision or rollover is possible fore–aft. • The dashboard shell is made of fastened. – Take advantage of the time before a • Shoulder belts are automatically height- aluminum with a padded covering.  help reduce whiplash injuries possible collision occurs adjusting for the outboard rear seats. • The dash, switches and control knobs  adjustability extends protection and – Help position occupants in such a feature smooth, rounded edges. comfort to occupants of varying sizes way that the seat belts and air bags can INTEGRATED ROLLOVER SENSOR • Wood trim is laminated with a layer of offer increased protection Every S-Class features a rollover sensor that aluminum in critical areas to help prevent MORE INFO ON AIR BAGS AND RESTRAINT – Close the sunroof if an impending automatically deploys the Head Protection splintering if struck. SYSTEMS: TECH GUIDE | P. 28–32 rollover is detected Curtains and ETDs when a rollover is • Thickly padded floor and padded door detected as being imminent. panels help absorb some impact energy. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 31

1 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. A CHILD OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. Photograph UNDER 13 MUST NOT BE A PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY of air bags is for illustration purposes only. Front air bags, once inflated, begin to deflate immediately to provide a INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. SEE cushioning effect. The side-impact air bags and Head Protection Curtains remain inflated after deployment. 2006 S-CLASS 28 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE S 350 SEDAN S 430 LWB SEDAN S 500 LWB SEDAN S 55 AMG LWB SEDAN S 600 LWB SEDAN Engine size and type SOHC 18-valve 90° V-6 SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8 SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8 AMG-built supercharged SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8 Twin-turbocharged SOHC 36-valve 60° V-12 Construction High-pressure die-cast alloy High-pressure die-cast alloy High-pressure die-cast alloy High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads. Two-piece high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder cylinder block. Alloy heads cylinder block. Alloy heads cylinder block. Alloy heads Lightweight camshafts. Reinforced block, crankshaft, block. Alloy heads and pistons. Die-cast oil pan structure, pistons, connecting rods and valvetrain magnesium cylinder head covers Displacement 3,724 cc 4,266 cc 4,966 cc 5,439 cc 5,513 cc Net power 241 hp @ 5,700 rpm 275 hp @ 5,750 rpm 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm 493 hp @ 5,000 rpm Net torque 258 lb-ft @ 3,000–4,500 rpm 295 lb-ft @ 3,000–4,400 rpm 339 lb-ft @ 2,700–4,250 rpm 516 lb-ft @ 2,750–4,000 rpm 590 lb-ft @ 1,800–3,500 rpm Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 9.0:1 9.0:1 Induction Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases intake runner length Helical high-pressure supercharger with liquid-to-air Twin turbochargers (one per cylinder bank, at lower rpm for improved response intercooler integrated in exhaust manifolds) with liquid-to-air intercoolers Fuel and ignition system ME 2.8 engine management ME 2.8 engine management ME 2.8 engine management ME 2.8 engine management ME 2.7.1 engine management Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals (60,000 miles on S 600) Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane. Fuel tank (capacity — reserve): 23.2 gal/88.0 liters — 2.9 gal/11.0 liters

DRIVETRAIN Transmission type 5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic (S 430 and S 500 with rear-wheel drive) or AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic (S 430 and S 500 with optional 4MATIC™) Transmission features Electronically controlled shifting. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver’s current driving style. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces AMG SpeedShift and Not available Not available Not available Standard Not available fingertip manual mode AMG SpeedShift™ programming provides up to 35% faster gear changes, automatically downshifts during braking, prevents unwanted upshifting while cornering, and features torque converter lockup in all forward gears. Fingertip manual mode allows direct-access shifting through forward gears via buttons on back of upper steering-wheel spokes (left button downshifts, right button upshifts) or via Touch Shift feature of shift lever, and will automatically intervene only to select 1st gear when the vehicle stops. In Sport and Comfort modes, the steering-wheel buttons operate the Touch Shift feature Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive or optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear axle ratio 3.07:1 2.65:1 (4MATIC: 3.07:1) 2.65:1 (4MATIC: 3.07:1) 2.65:1 2.65:1

TRACTION / STABILITY Electronic Stability Program ESP compares the driver’s intended course, via steering and braking inputs, to the vehicle’s response, via lateral acceleration, rotation (yaw) and individual wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces excess engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing). ESP also integrates all-speed traction control, which senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained1 4MATIC all-wheel drive Not available No-charge option (see p. 33) No-charge option (see p. 33) Not available Not available with 4-wheel Electronic 4MATIC features a permanent 40/60 front/rear torque split maintained via a planetary center differential. 4-ETS monitors the speed of all four wheels to detect wheel slip, then applies individual brakes as Traction System (4-ETS) needed to provide the effect of locking the front, rear and/or center differentials, and/or reduces excess engine power. 4-ETS continually balances the torque split to ensure that power is permitted to flow to the wheel(s) with traction. 4MATIC also incorporates the functions of ESP1

PERFORMANCE Acceleration, 0–60 mph2 7.6 seconds 6.9 seconds 6.1 seconds 4.6 seconds 4.6 seconds Fuel economy, EPA estimate3 1 7 mpg 17 mpg (4MATIC: 17 mpg) 1 6 mpg (4MATIC: 16 mpg) 1 5 mpg 1 2 mpg highway estimate4 25 mpg 26 mpg (4MATIC: 22 mpg) 24 mpg (4MATIC: 22 mpg) 22 mpg 1 9 mpg

LWB Sedan = Long-wheelbase Sedan. 3 2006 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg encountering road debris or obstacles. 1 No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome physics or correct careless driving. of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather 7 Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and may provide reduced ride comfort, Please always wear your seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, conditions and trip length. increased tire noise, substantially increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Best 4 Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate. compared with H-rated tires. performance in snow is obtained with winter tires. 5 Please obey all speed laws. 8 Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and 2 Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary 6 AMG 18" and 19" wheels and accompanying high-speed-rated tires provide substantially road conditions. depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation increased treadwear and reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious wheel and and vehicle load. tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon 2006 S-CLASS 29 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS continued CHASSIS S 350 SEDAN S 430 LWB SEDAN and S 500 LWB SEDAN S 55 AMG LWB SEDAN S 600 LWB SEDAN Front suspension Independent 4-link (double wishbone on S 430 and S 500 with optional 4MATIC), with antidive geometry Independent 4-link Independent 4-link Rear suspension Independent 5-arm multilink with antisquat geometry Independent 5-arm multilink Independent 5-arm multilink Airmatic air suspension with Standard Standard Not available Not available Adaptive Damping System Electronically controlled pneumatic spring-struts integrate variable-rate shock absorbers and coil springs. Front and rear stabilizer bars (ADS II) Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) continually optimizes ride and handling by automatically selecting one of four damping profiles for each spring-strut every time a wheel changes its direction of up–down travel Dual driver-selectable sport modes engage firmer damping profiles either full-time or at lower thresholds of body movement Automatic 4-wheel level control includes driver-selectable ride height. Automatic speed-sensitive lowering can reduce ride height by 0.4 inch at higher speeds5 Active Body Control (ABC) Not available Not available Standard, AMG-enhanced Standard ABC, an active suspension system, utilizes a coil spring and an electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder in series, plus a separate gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel. Using a total system pressure of up to 2,900 psi, ABC continually adjusts each wheel’s suspension to counteract vibration, pitch, dive, squat and roll. ABC also provides automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height and automatic lowering at higher speeds5 Driver-selectable sport mode virtually eliminates body roll for even flatter cornering and sharper handling response Steering Rack-and-pinion with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper. Steering-wheel turns: 2.8 lock-to-lock Turning circle, curb-to-curb 38.6 ft/11.7 m 39.7 ft/12.1 m 39.7 ft/12.1 m 39.7 ft/12.1 m

WHEELS / TIRES Wheels, aluminum-alloy 5-twin-spoke, 7.5J x17 AMG Sport Package: Polished AMG double-spoke, 8.5J x18 front — 9.0J x18 rear 6 Two-piece AMG double-spoke High-polish forged 6-hole, 8.0J x18 4MATIC: 7-spoke, 7.5J x17 in Sterling Silver finish, Optional 5-spoke, 8.0J x18 AMG Sport Package + 4MATIC: Polished AMG thin-spoke monoblock, 8.5J x19 front — 9.5J x19 rear 6 AMG Sport Package: Polished AMG thin-spoke 8.5J x18 front and rear 6 monoblock, 8.5J x18 front — 9.0J x18 rear 6 Tires, steel-belted radial 225/55 HR17, all-season AMG Sport Package: 245/45 ZR18 XL front — 265/40 ZR18 XL rear, 245/40 ZR19 XL front — 245/45 ZR18 XL, high-performance 7 performance high-performance 6 275/35 ZR19 XL rear, AMG Sport Package: 245/45 ZR18 XL front — 4MATIC: 225/55 HR17, all-season performance high-performance 6 265/40 ZR18 XL rear, high-performance 6 AMG Sport Package + 4MATIC: 245/45 ZR18 XL, high-performance 6

BRAKES S 350 SEDAN, S 430 LWB SEDAN and S 500 LWB SEDAN S 55 AMG LWB SEDAN S 600 LWB SEDAN Brake system, dual-circuit Power-assisted 4-wheel disc AMG-enhanced power-assisted 4-wheel disc Power-assisted 4-wheel disc Brake discs — calipers, front 1 3.0" perforated/ventilated — 4-piston fixed (dual-piston floating on S 430 and S 500 with 4MATIC) 1 4.2" perforated/ventilated — AMG 8-piston fixed 1 4.2" perforated/ventilated — 4-piston fixed Brake discs — calipers, rear 1 1.8" ventilated — dual-piston fixed 1 3.0" perforated/ventilated — AMG 4-piston fixed 1 3.0" perforated/ventilated — dual-piston fixed Antilock Braking System (ABS) ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability Brake Assist Brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist8 Electronic Brake Force Electronic Brake Force Distribution helps ensure proper brake proportioning for differing vehicle load and maneuvering conditions, and promotes more even brake-pad wear by allowing for a greater rear-wheel Distribution contribution to straight-line braking compared to braking while cornering

DIMENSIONS S 350 S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 DIMENSIONS S 350 SEDAN ALL LWB SEDANS Wheelbase 116.7 in/2,965 mm 1 21.5 in/3,085 mm 1 21.5 in/3,085 mm 1 21.5 in/3,085 mm 1 21.5 in/3,085 mm Headroom, front 39.4 in/1,000 mm 39.4 in/1,000 mm Overall length 198.5 in/5,043 mm 203.3 in/5,163 mm 203.3 in/5,163 mm 203.3 in/5,163 mm 203.3 in/5,163 mm Legroom, front 41.3 in/1,050 mm 41.3 in/1,050 mm Overall height 56.9 in/1,444 mm 56.9 in/1,444 mm 56.9 in/1,444 mm 57.1 in/1,450 mm 57.0 in/1,447 mm Shoulder room, front 59.2 in/1,503 mm 59.2 in/1,503 mm Overall width 73.0 in/1,855 mm 73.0 in/1,855 mm 73.0 in/1,855 mm 73.0 in/1,855 mm 73.0 in/1,855 mm Headroom, rear 38.4 in/976 mm 38.8 in/986 mm Track, front 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm Legroom, rear 35.6 in/904 mm 40.3 in/1,023 mm Track, rear 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm 62.0 in/1,574 mm Shoulder room, rear 58.3 in/1,480 mm 58.3 in/1,480 mm Drag coefficient 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 Cabin capacity 99.6 cu ft/2,820 liters 1 05.0 cu ft/2,973 liters Curb weight 3,980 lb/1,805 kg AMG Sport Package: Sport Package: 4,300 lb/1,950 kg 4,610 lb/2,090 kg Cargo capacity 1 5.4 cu ft/436 liters 1 5.4 cu ft/436 liters 4,160 lb/1,887 kg 4,170 lb/1,891 kg 4MATIC: 4MATIC: 4,390 lb/1,991 kg 4,390 lb/1,991 kg < See preceding page for footnotes. 1 5 DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. One U.S. One area. an within routes all nor areas all cover not do maps DVD-ROM 5 Rico. Puerto or Hawaii signal. Alaska, in SIRIUS the with available Not interfere change. to can that subject technologies Programming other near or buildings; large to locations next or certain in within or garages, conditions; parking topographic or tunnels, as such environmental including reasons, of variety a for interrupted or unavailable be may service 4 police a file and code PIN a with tracking vehicle stolen authorize must for 3 2 EQUIPMENT STANDARD Optional as part of an Option Package, or may require additional options. See optional equipment listing on page 33. 33. page on listing equipment optional See options. additional require may or Package, Option an of part as Optional       ▫  LIGHTING EXTERIOR         FEATURES EXTERIOR — — — APPEARANCE EXTERIOR

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S S S S 600 S S S S S 600 S — NOT AVAILABLE INTERIOR FEATURES AUDIO / NAVIGATION / TELEMATICS      Multifunction steering wheel provides convenient, additional controls for basic functions of audio      COMAND-DVD Cockpit Management and Data system integrates: system and phone,2 plus operation of multifunction display (see Instrumentation, page 32) – DVD-based navigation (see below) / / — — —  — Fingertip shift buttons behind steering-wheel spokes – AM FM stereo weatherband radio, single-CD player, and a 6.5" color-LCD screen – Controls for trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer2 and optional phone      Power windows, all with one-touch express-up/down – Ten mode-dependent soft keys alongside screen for easy access to commands and menus ▫1     / Power rear-window sunshade, with one-touch express-up down      Fiber-optic network offers precise, high-speed communication among components and includes factory ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫  Manual roller-type sunshades for windows in rear doors preparation for CD changer2 and phone,2 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio4 prewiring      Auto-dimming rearview mirror      Bose® Cabin Surround™ multichannel digital surround sound system features:      4-way (tilt/telescoping) power steering column, position linked to driver’s seat memory – 1 2 speakers, including two surround-sound speakers on rear shelf, a dash-mounted center fill speaker and a 10" Nd® Neodymium Iron Boron high-efficiency woofer      / Driver-programmable easy-exit feature can move driver’s seat rearward and or raise steering column – Cabin Surround sound architecture, with independent front and rear channels for a 360° sound when SmartKey is removed from ignition, and restore positions when key is reinserted field and a proprietary channel assignment algorithm for a balanced, accurate surround-sound      Electronic cruise control, with digital readout of set speed in multifunction display upon engagement experience for playback of audio CDs and optional SIRIUS Satellite Radio4 at every seating position. ™      Automatic ambient lighting provides gentle illumination while driving in darkness to the console, door – Bose Centerpoint signal processing, which processes stereo and matrix surround CDs to five handles and all four footwells. Courtesy lamps with programmable fade-out time. Entrance lamps in all independent channels, delivering a multichannel surround-sound experience, even from four doors conventional stereo CDs. – Bose AudioPilot™ digital processing, which monitors sound within the cabin and helps compensate      Four illuminated vanity mirrors (in sun visors and in rear-cabin ceiling). Dual front reading lamps. for unwanted ambient noise with no perceived change in audio volume Dual rear reading lamps ▫ ▫ ▫   Integrated trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer      Front center armrest with two-level enclosed storage and dual cupholders. Lower compartment is illuminated and includes a climate-control air outlet. Illuminated glovebox      COMAND-DVD in-dash navigation system uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to determine the current location of your car, with map database for the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii,      Folding rear center armrest with enclosed storage and dual cupholders. Magazine pockets on front on a single DVD.5 DVD-ROM drive concealed in trunk seatbacks. Pockets in all doors. Parcel net in right front footwell      Tele Aid system uses GPS satellites plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour live assistance for: emergency      Illuminated, carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or Roadside Assistance (wrench button) – Basic Tele Aid Security & Care service includes Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle CLIMATE CONTROL Recovery, Remote Door Unlock service and Dealer Connect3     — Dual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with individual left and right electronic controls for temperature and airflow direction, with dual automatic modes and a selectable automatic mode for the SEATING center dash vents      1 4-way power front seats, each with pneumatically adjustable lumbar support and 3-position memory. ▫1 ▫1 ▫1 ▫1  4-zone climate control, with all features of dual-zone system plus an additional rear-cabin control panel Driver’s seat memory includes steering column and outside mirror positions, and is linked to each      Adjustable high-flow/low-draft vents in dash, front doors, rear of console, and adjacent to rear doors SmartKey’s user-recognition feature — — — —      REST mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using residual heat for up to 30 minutes after  AMG-design sport front seats car is turned off. (4-zone climate control includes individual front and rear REST modes) ▫ ▫    Heated front seats      Electrostatic dust and pollen filter ▫1 ▫1 ▫1   Active Ventilated front seats with internal fans, plus heating feature      Activated charcoal filter with smog-sensing automatic recirculation of filtered cabin air ▫1 ▫1 ▫1 —  Dynamic multicontour front seatbacks with pneumatically adjustable side and lumbar supports, and      Sun sensor helps compensate for the effects of directional sunlight on the occupants massage feature which slowly pulsates the central lumbar support to help reduce muscle fatigue — — — —      Humidity/dewpoint sensor helps reduce window fogging during humid weather, and helps prevent  Drive-Dynamic front seats, with pneumatic side bolsters that respond to cornering forces by inflating overdrying of cooled air and deflating to optimize lateral support, as well as all features of dynamic multicontour seatbacks 1 1 1 1      Tunnel mode offers one-touch closing (and re-opening) of all windows, the sunroof and cabin air intake ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫  Heated rear seats via the air-recirculation button ▫1 ▫1 ▫1 ▫1  Power rear seats with pneumatically adjustable lumbar supports for outboard positions      Seat-belt usage sensors allow climate control to focus first on occupied seating positions

< See preceding page for footnotes. STANDARD EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT STANDARD ▫                           —          INSTRUMENTATION      — ▫  ▫  —  — — —  UPHOLSTERY

3 S 350 Sedan ▫ — — ▫     —   ▫ — ▫ 

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4 S 55 AMG Sedan — — — — — — — — ▫

S 600 Sedan indicators ondashandrear-cabin ceiling nearby obstacles atparkingspeeds, Parktronic parking assistance system infront andrear to sensors bumpers usesultrasonic helpdetect and washer levels fluid Warning lightsand mounted tires viathe multifunction display Onboard tire-pressure monitoring system allows driver to check the pressure inflation ofallfour indicates typeofservicedue,andprovides automatic reminder feature whenserviceinterval draws near Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System displays distance remaining to nextbasicmaintenance service, vehicle andconvenience features reminder andmalfunctionmessages. controlcruise settings CD player ( display various menusandvehicle features: O Multifunction display inspeedometer face canbescrolled viasteering-wheel controls to operate and Automatic illuminationofdisplays andcontrols basedonambientlight AMG-design instrument cluster Digital clock, outsidetemperature indicator, anddisplay ofTouch mode gear selectionandshift Shift Electroluminescent analogspeedometer, tachometer andgauges for fuellevel andcoolanttemperature ( Stainless-steel doorsilltrim cupholder cover inrear center armrest Wood-trimmed overhead console,overhead assist handles,rear vanity covers mirror andashtrays, and Hand-polished BurlWalnut gate, wood andshift trimondash,console,doors with polishedchrome trim gate,Hand-polished Calyptus wood andshift trimondash,console, doors with polishedchrome trim Leather andwood trimmedsteering knob wheelandshift Leather-trimmed knob shift AMG-design leather-trimmedsteering controls sport wheelwith shift thumbgrips raised andfingertip Leather-trimmed steering wheel armrests andreardash, console,doors, shelf.Alcantara covering andceiling sunvisors pillars, Exclusive leather interior treatment with glove-soft Nappa leather hand-fitted to seats,headrestraints, badges.AMG Hand-fitted AMG-designglove-soft andmetal Nappawith leather perforated seatingsurfaces inserts door triminserts Hand-fitted glove-soft NappaPremium leather leather onremainder seatingsurfaces. ofseatsand center armrests anddoortriminserts Premium leather hand-fitted upholstery to each seat,plusheadrestraints, seatback magazine pockets, see below exclusive matsonS AMGfloor 55 AMG

/ TRIM TRIM — — 

4 / ) CD  , tire pressure Premium leather on remainder of seats and door trim inserts Premium leather onremainder ofseatsanddoortriminserts changer / or messages for opendoor, exterior lamp failure, andlow fuel,engineoil,coolant

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Trip computer Mobile phonebook ( see below ( continued withinsignia onS AMG 55 AMG alerting driver toalerting their proximity and direction viaaudio-visual ) , engineoil-level check, anddigital speedometer. Driver-programmable settingsfor instruments, clock, lighting, ( elapsed time,fuelconsumption, distance to empty )

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Navigation system route guidance. dometer andresettable tripmeter. 4

) . Velour mats carpetingandfloor floor Distronic adaptive Maintenance System Radio station, ) . Vehicle

1 USE THE FRONT SEAT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. CHILD AND BELTS SEAT BAGS, AIR ON INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ADDITIONAL FOR MANUAL OPERATOR’S SEAT. SEE FRONT THE USE INSTALLED PROPERLY APPROPRIATE, SEAT. CHILD A FOR LARGE TOO BELTIF SEAT A WEARING CORRECTLY SEAT,OR CHILD INSTALLED PROPERLY APPROPRIATE, AN INTO SEAT,BELTED REAR THE IN IS CHILD YOUR FOR POSITION 5 S-Class of part as Optional 4 additional require may and surcharge one-time a time. incur production combinations trim or colors items, special-order with Vehicles option. Special-order 3 2 Optional as part of an Option Package, or may require additional options. See optional equipment listing on page 33. 33. page on listing equipment optional See options. additional require may or Package, Option an of part as Optional                                                          SYSTEMS RESTRAINT

WARNING equipped. so When S 350 Sedan S 430 Sedan S 500 Sedan : THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. THE SAFEST SEATING SEATING SAFEST 13. THE AGE UNDER CHILD A TO FATAL OR INJURY SERIOUS CAUSE CAN BAG AIR DEPLOYING A OF FORCES THE S 55 AMG Sedan

S 600 Sedan On modelswith power rear seats,rear headrestraints riseautomatically whenseatbeltisfastened remotely retracted by the driver for improved visionwhenthe rear seatsare unoccupied rearward Three rear-seat headrestraints, manually adjustable fore–aft. Automatically height-adjusting rear shoulderbelts Front headrestraints power-adjust for heightandadjust fore–aft manually and lower pointsattached to seatframes Front seatbeltsincludeautomatic power height-adjusting shoulderbelts Selectable passenger seat-beltretractors helpsecure child seat Universal Tele Aid rollovers. A front ETDwillnotdeploy ifseatbeltisunfastened ETDs are deployed inafront or rear impact exceeding apreset threshold ofseverity, orcertain their seatsandthe sunroof PRE-SAFEIf nocollisionoccurs, reverses the front seat-belttensioners, and occupantsmay re-adjust – more favorable seat-beltandair-bag effectiveness – electrically – possible accident,itwilltake actionto helpprotect you better, including: circumstances where the capabilitiesofBrake Assist orESPare exceeded, PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Adaptive dual-stage front airbagsare deployed inresponse to frontal impact severit In asideimpact exceeding apreset threshold, amulti-chamber airbagdeploys– alongthe Head Protection Curtains: – with ETDandbeltforce limiter – dual-stage beltforce limiter side-impact airbag,and3-pointseatbeltwith anEmergency Tensioning Device – Integrated Restraint System:

HeadProtection inthe event Curtains ofadetected rollover Integrated rollover– sensorautomatically deploys the ETDsand,ifdeemednecessary, the front andrear sidewindows onthe affected sideofthe car ( adjusting the front passenger seat Center rear passenger isprovided with a3-pointseatbelt Outboard rear passengers are each provided with aside-impact airbagand3-pointseatbelt Driver andfront passenger are each provided with anadaptive dual-stage front airbag, if apossiblerollover isdetected Automatic engages CollisionNotification SOSfunctionifanairbagorETDdeploy designo ® LATCH helpsprepare occupantsfor apossiblecollisionbefore itoccurs BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE tensioning the front seatbelts editions. See listing above right. right. above listing See editions. system A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT USE THE FRONT SEAT FRONT THE USE NOT 13 MUST UNDER CHILD A ( Lower Anchors andTethers for Children

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CHILD SEAT. A CHILD UNDER 13 WHO IS TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT MUST NOT NOT MUST SEAT CHILD A FOR LARGE TOO IS 13 WHO UNDER CHILD SEAT. A CHILD ) closingthe sunroof

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EQUIPMENT All three headrestraints canalso be

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AMG 18" wheels and accompanying high-speed-rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and reduced ride comfort comfort ride reduced and treadwear increased substantially provide tires high-speed-rated accompanying and 18" wheels AMG service seamless nearly provides antennas terrestrial and satellite of network SIRIUS the While additional no at provided service Care & Security Aid Tele year’s First

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service to be active. System operates only where cellular and GPS and cellular where only operates System active. be to service S 350 Sedan

▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫  ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫ — ▫ — — ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫ ▫ ▫ 1 1 1 designo 3 3 3    S 430 Sedan

      designo ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫ — — ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫ ▫ 1 1 ]   3 designo . . S 500 Sedan

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 1 S 55 AMG Sedan editions require either require editions  ▫ ▫ ▫  ▫ ▫    ▫ ▫ — editions require require editions

3 S 600 Sedan editions require editions Metallic paint Parktronic audio-visualparkingassistance system features. Hands-Free CommunicationSystem with voice control for commonly usedtelephone andaudiosystem SIRIUS Satellite Radio equipment Integrated trunk-mounted 6-discCDchanger Chestnut wood interior trim Burl Walnut wood interior trim Heated steering wheel Nappa leather upholstery Active Ventilated rear seats,with heatingfeature S 55 AMG Heated rear seats ( 4-place seatingpackage: Four dynamicmulticontour power seats,each with 2-positionmemory 4-place seatingpackage Power andpower rearheadrestraints seatswith dualpneumaticlumbarsupports Heated front seats Manual roller-type sunshadesfor windows inrear doors lidviabuttoncloses trunk ondriver’s doororthe lid ofopentrunk underside Electronic closerfully trunk lidatthe openstrunk touch ofabutton ondriver’s doororSmartKey, and Keyless system andstarting Govehicle entry Distronic adaptive control cruise Four 18" 5-spoke alloy wheels seats onS 430 4 requires heated rear seatsonS 55 AMG MATIC ™ all-wheeldrive ( ) Requires accessory telephoneRequires soldseparately handsetandcradle, accessory atdealership

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Active Ventilated and power rear seats rear power and Ventilated Active

( no charge; notavailable Package with AMGSport

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MATIC [ ) ( ) b.

designo heated rear seats and 4-place seating package seating 4-place and seats rear heated )

coverage are available, and requires adequate power supply. power adequate requires and available, are coverage

heated rear seats and 4-place seating package seating 4-place and seats rear heated

report cost with subscription. Subscription and acquaintance call required required call acquaintance and Subscription subscription. with cost onS 430 ( 4 requires power rear seatsor4-place seatingpackage . editions

MATIC ] , plus plus ,

) onS 430; requires 4-placeseatingpackage on [ either either ] . . )

( topographic conditions; in certain locations locations certain in conditions; topographic b. )

Rear Seat Package or or Package Seat Rear throughout the contiguous U.S., SIRIUS SIRIUS U.S., contiguous the throughout )

( ] not available with ; or or ; ] . . (

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— — — S-CLASS ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ — PACKAGES OPTION

S 350 Sedan ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫

9 9 9    S 430 Sedan ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫

9 9 9 S 500 Sedan ▫ ▫ — — ▫  — —  9 9  S 55 AMG Sedan designo ▫ ▫ ▫ — — ▫

S 600 Sedan with leather trim wheel designo Graphite leather trim wheel designo Espresso Edition handles andBrownupholstery Poplar wood trim Silver Edition Trim Package Rear SeatPackage Comfort Package Heating Package Lighting Package PackageAMG Sport – – S 350 alsoadds: – – onS 600 – – – Heated steering wheel – – – – – ( Leather andBurlWalnut 4-zone climate control Active Ventilated rear seats, Power andpower rearheadrestraints seatswith dualpneumaticlumbarsupports plusactive massage andthigh support, featuresupports Dynamic multicontour front seatbacks, with pneumatically adjustable sidebolsters, duallumbar Active Ventilated front seats, Heated front seats Heated headlamp washers Bi-Xenon HighIntensity Discharge andhigh-beamheadlamps projector low-beam when combinedwith Four staggered-width 18" tires AMGwheelswith high-performance andrear apron AMG-design front airdam,sideskirts On EDITIONS EDITIONS

( ( except S 55 AMG except S 55 AMG . Stone S 350 and Edition LightBrown Graphite ) : :

designo designo : :

: : ( designo

designo not available with Nappa leather upholster : S 430, p Power rear-window sunshade

( no charge on Nappa leather upholster ( Silver metallic paint. standard onS 500, S 55 AMGandS 600; includedwith floor matswith floor leather trim ) ) , shift knobandoverhead, shift assist handles knobandoverhead, shift assist handles 4

MATIC ackage requires ( Mocha Black metallic paint. Graphite standard onS 600 ( or Chestnu ) with heatingfeature

with heatingfeature S 430 andS 500 metallic paint. designo . t Wood trim onsteering knobandoverhead wheel, shift assist 3 ) trimmedsteering knob wheelandshift y and special-order Exclusive in editions,or ) y

and Brown Poplar Exclusive in unlessordered incombinationwith Natural Elm

Exclusive in 2006 S-CLASS 2006 terior treatment in onS 430 Burl Walnut orChestnut wood interior trim ( standard onS 55 AMG EQUIPMENT wood trim terior treatment in wood trim . . Charcoal Charcoal with terior treatment in 8

( 4 four same-sizewheelsandtires . MATIC Wood trimonsteering . Stone with Wood trim onsteering designo designo ) 4 :

MATIC )

Charcoal with

floor mats floor matswith floor — ▫  ( onS 430 ( see page 24

Charcoal with Nappa leather standard NOT AVAILABLE NOT OPTIONAL STANDARD 4 MATIC ) :

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