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The New 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2021: 10 Things You Need to Know

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Benoit Charette
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7 - An advanced suspension system, and more recycled components

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, three-quarters rear
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, three-quarters rear | Photo: Mercedes-Benz

The control units of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system analyze the driving situation and adjust the suspension a thousand times per second.

In addition, more than 98 kg of components made from resource-saving materials are used in the S-Class. The number of components with recycled content is 120, more than double that of the previous model. A further 40 kg of stuff are made from renewable raw materials.

8 - Even more space… and light

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, fenestration
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, fenestration | Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Compared to the previous model, elbow room for the driver has increased by 38 mm and up to 23 mm for the rear passengers. Rear roof clearance has increased by 16 mm. The resolution of DIGITAL LIGHT per vehicle is more than 2.6 million pixels.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from above
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from above | Photo: Mercedes-Benz
Benoit Charette
Benoit Charette
Automotive expert
  • More than 30 years of experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 65 test drives last year
  • Attended more than 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists