SPIED: The Latest Shots Of The Next-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reveal MORE And Show Off Its NEW BIG SCREEN

SPIED: The Latest Shots Of The Next-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reveal MORE And Show Off Its NEW BIG SCREEN
Of the traditional automakers, it's tough to argue that anyone really changes the game quite like Mercedes-Benz. And, typically, the S-Class is the vehicle that shepherds in an all-new era for technology.

When it comes to screens, however, Mercedes appears to be following the likes of Tesla.

This becomes obvious once you take a look at the latest spy shots showing a massive, uncovered screen sitting in the upcoming S' center stack. Although we've seen the next-gen S' interior and this screen previously, this new batch of photos show us more than before. Mind you this massive display is complemented by a large instrument panel screen that's even larger than the current 12-inch display found in many of Mercedes' current-gen products.

The latest collection of spy shots show the interior of the S from several different angles and highlight different details. There's no question these are the BEST on the 'net today.

In addition, the exterior camouflage is starting to come off. There's no more heavy cladding just the strategic wraps.

It's clear to us that the three-pointed star will evolve its flagship's styling. This means it will boast a massive front grille that harkens back to vintage Mercedes, which will be flanked by squinted headlights, and thinner taillights like the latest Mercedes models.

We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more spy shots when they become available.




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mini22mini22 - 12/4/2019 1:09:54 AM
+3 Boost
Trying to attract the EV Tesla crowd I suspect. I think it is sad how the visual change of vehicle interior luxury has come. Its no longer about hand crafted wood and chrome. Its more about touchscreen computer tech now.


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 12/4/2019 5:19:41 AM
+2 Boost
Agreed. A screen is a screen is a screen. No charm, no warmth, no distinction, no individuality, no character, no escape! It may be the future but not necessarily a more artful one.


dumpstydumpsty - 12/5/2019 10:03:33 AM
+1 Boost
didn't really notice any radical changes to the exterior. the interior shots show there's been significant updates to the UI for driver & front passenger.

does the S-class already use the 48V system? it's going to need it to power all those huge screens & electronics to run the real-time instrument cluster gauges.


mre30mre30 - 12/4/2019 8:17:18 AM
+1 Boost
Disappointing. The era of craftsmanship on an S-Class is now officially dead. Walk into the service dept of any Mercedes Benz retailer and they will tell you how poorly put together and unreliable much of this technology is.

By the way, although technically "real veneer", the wood on any Mercedes is now so thin and so wrapped around that underlying plastic trim panels that it just looks like that - plastic. What function do these screens serve other than to be distracting at night.

Porsche and BMW do the screens much better at this point and truly consider ergonomics and safety. How safe is it to have a gigantic screen positioned in a downward location so your eyes have to completely leave the road to operate it?

Oh, and the "genius" at the dealer (i.e. the person who now does the in-car tech training because its too complicated for the salesperson to demo any more) will tell you "voice commands work great so your eyes never leave the road but voice commands are slow and most people revert to the touch screens.

Maybe that is what the safety systems are for - to warn you when you are about to collide with someone while adjusting the AirCon placed on a screen near your lap while driving?


TomMTomM - 12/4/2019 5:12:30 PM
+1 Boost
Actually - I use voice commands on My Maybach for what little I do with that entertainment system(Maybe changing Radio channels - but I use Memory sticks for music now) WHen I get into a car to drive it - I really do not spend a lot of time searching through the layers of screen for information I would have cared about before. Since I am not replacing my Maybach this quickly - I will not really care about a huge screen - Mercedes has managed to make the car that I have a great experience.

While it may turn out that the System will be something I would want - what I wanted and have now is a real 12 cylinder engine - and while it does not compare to the one in my 812 Superfast - it still is sweet. Imagine - choosing a car for the engine - and not the entertainment system - anyone else do that?


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/4/2019 8:37:44 AM
0 Boost
Gigantic screens do not improve the driving experience. They are a rather pointless styling trend than a real advancement.


SanJoseDriverSanJoseDriver - 12/4/2019 9:32:18 PM
+1 Boost
Not a trend or fad, much like screens replaced keyboards on phones this is going to happen whether we like it or not. Pros and cons for sure. The Pros are cost, a UI that can improve over time, and a dynamic UI that supports multimedia and a variety of functions. The con is sometimes it is harder to hit exactly what you want while driving in rough areas. Suspensions are going to have to get better to accommodate.


absentabsent - 12/4/2019 9:33:15 AM
+1 Boost
Agree with all of the posts above, luxury cars are going in a bad direction, IMO.
The government forbids use of cell phones because they distract the drivers yet they tolerate or even encourage the centralizing of all the controls in one system, with the need to scroll through the menus to make even small adjustments.
It that is not distracting then I don't know what is......




TruthyTruthy - 12/4/2019 2:07:54 PM
+1 Boost
I hope the screen is not as big as it looks in this picture or that it is an option.


cidflekkencidflekken - 12/4/2019 2:10:06 PM
+2 Boost
I am NOT a fan of these big screens in the center stack/console. Aesthetically, they're horrible. Functionally, I'm not sure. Sure, the top-of-dash screens may appear to be safer, but they still require you to remove your eyes from line-of-sight driving. Mercedes' current dual screen setup is my preferred from a safety standpoint as your eyes are not taken as far away from the road as any other. Even Audi's virtual cockpit tends to be a challenge because it feels like info is buried in a hole.



mre30mre30 - 12/4/2019 2:48:27 PM
+1 Boost
The best Mercedes for screen positioning (i.e. its far enough away and angled correctly to both minimize sun glare and allow everything to be easily seen) is the current gen S-Class, with the E-Class a close second.

The screen in the new A class is too close to the driver and too bright while the screen in the GLE and GLS is angled wrong so the driver is basically looking down into it and has to deal with a huge glare. The ergonomics in the GLS and GLE are terrible - its borderline hazardous to drive.

This new S-Class pair of screens looks to be the worst of them all.


cidflekkencidflekken - 12/4/2019 7:39:22 PM
+1 Boost
Not sure I'd agree with your on the GLE and GLS. To me, the positioning of the screens were perfectly fine.


Section_31_JTKSection_31_JTK - 12/4/2019 7:27:31 PM
+1 Boost
I could care less about a giant screen. I prefer switches, toggles and knobs.

As for wood veneer, my understanding is all the mfgrs are using thin veneers overlaid onto some composite material for safety reasons. When you have a big crash, the last thing you want is big ol splinters flying around.


SanJoseDriverSanJoseDriver - 12/4/2019 9:36:31 PM
+1 Boost
I like having one giant screen like this more than 4 or 5 screens like the Taycan. You get used to it and voice commands help. I recently had to wait in the car for an hour and it was the first time I got to enjoy watching Netflix while multitasking on my phone in the car, just like home. That's what these luxury cars will become, an extension of home.


Section_31_JTKSection_31_JTK - 12/4/2019 11:48:48 PM
+1 Boost
Sitting in the barren expanse that is the interior of a Tesla does not remind me of home. Having an interior that is close to bespoke such as the upper end Mercedes, DOES remind me of home.


SanJoseDriverSanJoseDriver - 12/9/2019 9:37:05 PM
+1 Boost
I'm more of a minimalist, but admit my home looks more mercedes than tesla right now. I need to do some cleaning.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/9/2019 10:20:01 PM
+1 Boost
I love the Bauhaus and Eichler minimalism styles. We're mid-century modern minimalists. Our house was designed and built in the era but we doubled the size of it creatively so that from the road you can't see the additions. The additions look like they were always there. We needed more space for bedrooms and bathrooms with six boys, an expanded laundry room, some home office space, an expanded living room and master suite.


SanJoseDriverSanJoseDriver - 12/15/2019 11:04:14 PM
+1 Boost
I love the Eichler homes, they were way ahead of their time. There are many in Silicon Valley but they go for insanity prices. If you're ever in Palm Springs, check out the Frank Sinatra house: https://www.sinatrahouse.com/


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