Mercedes-Benz has Unveiled the 2014 S-Class in Hamburg, Germany

June 5, 2013 - PRLog -- Chicago drivers can look forward to driving the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class.htm) at Motor Werks of Barrington later this year. The new S-Class was revealed in Hamburg, Germany, and the United States should get the new luxury sedan in September. The new version will boast revised styling, high-tech safety and comfort features, and a refined powertrain. The 2014 S-Class marks a new generation for the flagship sedan, and it will be sold in three configurations: short wheelbase, long wheelbase, and extra-long wheelbase, with the latter replacing the now-discontinued Maybach 57 in the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed a single engine option for the new S-Class: a 4.7L V8 direct-injection engine good for 449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. This will be standard equipment in the Mercedes-Benz S500. A seven-speed automatic transmission will be standard, while a stop-start system and regenerative braking will be employed to help improve fuel economy. Rear-wheel drive will be standard, and a four-wheel-drive S500 4MATIC® model will be available soon after launch.

Other markets will get the options of a hybrid powertrain, a turbodiesel powertrain, a 5.5L V12 engine, and a range-topping 621-hp 6.0L V12 in the top-of-the-line S65 AMG®. No official announcements have been made about whether these versions of the S-Class will make it to the United States.

There will also be a bevy of high-tech features. CrossWind assist will adjust suspension and traction settings to help keep the vehicle moving in a straight line in strong winds. A new aluminum body shell will improve safety and handling while reducing weight. The S-Class will also be the first production vehicle with no light bulbs opting instead for LEDs throughout the vehicle.

To find out about more of the exciting new features included in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, interested buyers should contact Motor Werks of Barrington. Motor Werks of Barrington is a leading Chicago area Mercedes-Benz dealer, located at 1475 S Barrington Rd (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/dealership/directions.htm) in Barrington, IL.