S class

Here’s a list of 100 unknown or lesser-known facts about the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, covering both new and old models:

Historical and General Facts:

1. Origin of the Name: The "S" in S-Class stands for "Sonderklasse" in German, meaning "special class."

2. First Introduced: The first official S-Class model was launched in 1972 with the W116 series.

3. Pioneering Safety: The W116 was the first production car in the world to feature ABS (anti-lock braking system) in 1978.

4. Longest-Running Model: The S-Class lineage dates back to the 220 series from 1954.

5. Diesel Variant: The W116 300SD from 1978 was the world's first turbocharged diesel luxury sedan.

6. Aero Testing: The W126 S-Class underwent aerodynamic testing, resulting in a drag coefficient of 0.36, which was impressive for its time.

7. Bulletproof Version: Mercedes-Benz has been producing armored S-Class Guard versions since the 1980s.