Official Pictures: New S Class

BMWDave · June 18, 2005, 08:33:29 PM

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TBR · June 18, 2005, 08:40:50 PM

Exterior looks great, though the fender flares might be a bit overdone. The interior is also decent except for the way the screen binnacle meets the guage binnacle, even BMW's solution looks better (two separate binnacles). I still don't understand the benefit of idrive type controllers, seems like a touch screen would work just as well, if not better.

BMWDave · June 18, 2005, 08:42:40 PM

The fenders are a bit too pronounced, and I dont like the guage binnacle at all. It looks like they started to slope it down, and then decided not to and extended it. And I still think the interior is a rip off of BMW's basic design, with the bulging center column, and i-Drive type controller with a two binnacle design.

TBR · June 18, 2005, 08:44:44 PM

QuoteThe fenders are a bit too pronounced, and I dont like the guage binnacle at all. It looks like they started to slope it down, and then decided not to and extended it. And I still think the interior is a rip off of BMW's basic design, with the bulging center column, and i-Drive type controller with a two binnacle design.

I agree that it is a BMW rip off, which is unfortunate since the 7-series' interior isn't very attractive imho (however, I do like the majority of the new style BMW interiors).

Catman · June 18, 2005, 08:45:45 PM

I don't like it much. The dash is awkward and the exterior isn't great either.

BMWDave · June 18, 2005, 08:47:18 PM

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QuoteThe fenders are a bit too pronounced, and I dont like the guage binnacle at all. It looks like they started to slope it down, and then decided not to and extended it. And I still think the interior is a rip off of BMW's basic design, with the bulging center column, and i-Drive type controller with a two binnacle design.
I agree that it is a BMW rip off, which is unfortunate since the 7-series' interior isn't very attractive imho (however, I do like the majority of the new style BMW interiors).

Its sad that Mercedes would resort to copying a design...I thought they were too good for that

saxonyron · June 18, 2005, 09:16:57 PM

I see Maybach meets 7 series in the rear end. The back might end up looking good in real life. Also, those artificial fender flares don't fit the design at all. Looks like a cut and paste from an Audi TT - except they work on the TT. If this is the final cut, I'd say a step back for MB. But then, they just came out with that stunning CLS last year - must be different design departments!

850CSi · June 18, 2005, 09:37:37 PM

Does anyone else see a bit of Lincoln LS in the side profile?
And the wheel flares are overdone.
Somehow I also see a bit of Acura RL in the overall shape.
Otherwise a generally nice exterior design. However, that's terrible for a Mercedes-Benz. I'm dissapointed.

The interior is still a hideous 7-Series rip-off, although less so in beige. The side panels look like they came out of an Audi.

Raza · June 19, 2005, 10:11:43 AM

NO!!!!

Colonel Cadillac · June 19, 2005, 10:29:10 AM

QuoteNO!!!!

INDEED :angry:

Secret Chimp · June 19, 2005, 12:09:17 PM

It looks like an Altima, RX-8 and Avalon all managed to bang each other and produce one strange child.
I also don't like the wide, upright dashboard "mouth". It looks strange, like a bad design idea from the early 90s. Slightly less of the same with the steering wheel.

Raza · June 19, 2005, 12:13:04 PM

I blame BMW and their fucking iDrive and column shifter.

BMWDave · June 19, 2005, 12:32:06 PM

QuoteI blame BMW and their fucking iDrive and column shifter.

Dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.

Raza · June 19, 2005, 12:41:30 PM

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QuoteI blame BMW and their fucking iDrive and column shifter.
Dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.

I blame BMW for the whole trend. This is just the latest in that trend. Audi's MMI came before.

I can't wait till the new Lexus LS looks like all the other ones.

God, an enthusiast can't even buy a luxury car with a normal automatic anymore.

BMWDave · June 19, 2005, 12:51:07 PM

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QuoteI blame BMW and their fucking iDrive and column shifter.
Dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.
I blame BMW for the whole trend. This is just the latest in that trend. Audi's MMI came before.

I can't wait till the new Lexus LS looks like all the other ones.

God, an enthusiast can't even buy a luxury car with a normal automatic anymore.

Blame BMW for their i-Drive in their cars....dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.

Raza · June 19, 2005, 12:54:00 PM

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QuoteI blame BMW and their fucking iDrive and column shifter.
Dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.
I blame BMW for the whole trend. This is just the latest in that trend. Audi's MMI came before.

I can't wait till the new Lexus LS looks like all the other ones.

God, an enthusiast can't even buy a luxury car with a normal automatic anymore.
Blame BMW for their i-Drive in their cars....dont blame BMW for Mercedes copying them.

I'm blaming BMW for starting a trend. Like I blame Abercrombie and Fitch for the "dirty and ripped" jeans and hats trend.

SJ_GTI · June 19, 2005, 01:55:49 PM

Yikes.

I guess this is good news if you are a Jaguar XJ fan?

BMWDave · June 19, 2005, 02:00:20 PM

QuoteYikes.

I guess this is good news if you are a Jaguar XJ fan?

The Jaguar XJ is an amazing car, even with the current Mercedes. It already has amazing chances, and it doesnt need a bad redo of the S Class to help its chances. :)

thewizard16 · June 19, 2005, 03:47:44 PM

Ah ha! I knew it. I saw a camoflauged something on the Autobahn a few days ago, and I thought the rear looked very Maybach, but the front looked kindof mercedes, and I thought "Could that be the new S-Class?" Well, I think it was, because that looks (body shape wise) identical to what I saw.

By the way, I think the interior design they show is horrible, but the exterior, though not very exciting, isn't bad.

ifcar · June 19, 2005, 05:15:22 PM

The exterior is attractive, except for the fenders and the taillights. I see nothing of value in the interior, they went for a more modern design and came away with absolute garbage. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt for quality, but design and ergonomics so far appear to be simply awful.

What a pathetic attempt. I'm sure it will sell very well.

BMWDave · June 19, 2005, 05:45:14 PM

I am sure quality will be outstanding, but it looks horrendous. Bleh, its horrible,

ifcar · June 19, 2005, 05:56:33 PM

I'm not certain even about the quality. Either Mercedes forgot that people don't like panel gaps, or they just look especially poor in the pic released.

BMWDave · June 19, 2005, 05:58:11 PM

QuoteI'm not certain even about the quality. Either Mercedes forgot that people don't like panel gaps, or they just look especially poor in the pic released.

Only time will tell, but from the direction MB is in in terms of interior quality, I assume the new S Class wont dissapoint in that area.

Official Pictures: New S Class

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