2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

As a technology leader, the new Mercedes S-Class previews the future of the company’s line-up. Available at launch are petrol and diesel 6 cylinder engines in two different outputs, with a V8 and a plug-in hybrid coming sometime in 2021. For those looking for a bigger engine, the long-wheelbase Maybach version is set to feature a big V12 engine and amp up the luxury factor even more.

For this seventh generation S-Class, Mercedes have taken a cautious approach to the styling with an elegant design that should be pleasing to most without taking any risks. On the inside a larger change has taken place with the interior completely re-designed with a large central touchscreen panel taking center stage. The drivers display behind the steering wheel has a three-dimensional image function which actually tracks the drivers eyes to adjust the 3D effect accordingly.

Key to the new tech is the inclusion of Level 3 autonomous driving functionality, which may not be available at this point, but the new S-Class has all the required parts to activate once allowed. In fact the S-Class is the first in the industry to include a LiDAR sensor mounted on the front of the car for precise mapping of it’s surroundings. An autonomous valet parking system and eyes-off motorway autonomous driving system are also included.