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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) 2020-
[SIZE=1]2 September 2020[/SIZE]
[FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]The all new Mercedes-Benz S-Class[/SIZE][/FONT]
[B]Development and launch[/B]
The W223 S-Class is based on the second-generation modular MRA platform and uses a four-link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension. Air suspension is standard and can automatically lower by 20 mm (0.79 in) at 160 km/h (99 mph) to increase stability.
Compared to the previous generation W222 S-Class, rear headroom has increased by 16 mm (0.63 in) and rear legroom has increased by 41 mm (1.6 in). Boot capacity has increased by 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) to 550 litres (19 cu ft).
The W223 directs heat from the engine to the wheel arches and underbody to improve airflow and has a drag coefficient of 0.22 Cd.
All models at launch except S 350 d are offered exclusively with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. All petrol models have a 48V electrical system to provide additional power and to control the air conditioning, starter motor, and to charge the battery.
An additional V8 model and a plug-in-hybrid model with a range of up to 100 km (62 mi) will launch later in 2021.
