The country’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched the S 400, a new variant of its flagship luxury model the S-Class. Popularly referred to as the ‘best car in the world’, the S-Class portfolio in India, now becomes the most comprehensive one with the addition of the all-new S 400. The flagship S-Class epitomizes opulence, indulgence and automotive magnificence. With the launch of the S 400, Mercedes-Benz underlines once again its brand promise of the ‘best or nothing’. Just to give you an example of this, one of the many impressive features of the new car is the rejuvenating hot stone massage function with six different programs ranging from relaxing and stimulating to an energizing effect. Occupants can choose from two intensities – low and high, and the seat backrest comes with a massage mat with 14 air chambers which can be inflated or deflated via fast responding solenoid valves, developing a wave-like massage effect. The massage function can be operated via remote with durations ranging from 12– 15 minutes.
Under the hood of the new S 400 is a powerful 3-litre, V6 petrol engine that produces 333bhp and a massive 480Nm of peak torque. The engine is motorized by the revolutionary 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission from Mercedes-Benz. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS in S 400 has a more dynamic response and ensures reduced fuel consumption. The high efficiency is resultant of a reduced torque converter slip. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS auto transmission enhances driving pleasure due to dynamic gearshifts and response characteristics with smooth gear changes.