5 – Aerodynamics
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, in movement | Photo: Mercedes-Benz
With an aerodynamic profile of 0.22, the S-Class is one of the most aerodynamic cars in the world. Its coefficient of drag is therefore lower than before, despite a frontal area that’s larger than before.
6 – Climate-control technology
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, second row | Photo: Mercedes-Benz
The four-zone climate-control system includes 17 motors that control temperature and air distribution in the front and 20 engines in the rear. Specifically, these electric motors operate the air flaps. To go hand in hand with this controlled atmosphere, there’s an active ambient lighting system, using LEDs with an optical fibre every 1.6 centimetres. There are about 250 in total.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, central console | Photo: Mercedes-Benz