Facts about History of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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   Each successive S-Class generation has served as a technology testbed, with features like ABS, ESP, and pre-safe braking systems debuting on the S-Class before wider automotive adoption.

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   Germany's W220 S-Class, launched in 1998, was among the first production cars to offer infrared night vision as an optional driver assistance feature.

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   A pioneering safety feature of the S-Class lineage, the W126 generation introduced in 1979 was among the first cars to offer a driver airbag as an option.

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   Introduced in 1991, the W140 S-Class was the first production car to feature a standard driver-side airbag alongside automatic locking differentials.

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   Mercedes-Benz S-Class history spans multiple generations, with the W140 series of the early 1990s being notably pioneering in introducing active ventilation and double-pane windows as standard.

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   The Mercedes-Benz S-Class name, standing for Sonderklasse or 'special class,' was officially introduced with the W116 series in 1972.

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