2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class S 400 Hybrid

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid design is offered as part of both the optional Sport Package and Sport Package Plus One, the spirit of performance takes shape in an aggressive front air dam that draws the wind, and the eye, past sculpted lower side sills and around a seductively styled rear apron. Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver greater visibility than halogen headlamps because their brighter, whiter light is much closer to natural daylight. Active Curve Illumination helps you see better into corners at night, swiveling the headlamps as you steer to increase usable illumination by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps. 2013 S 400 Hybrid Side mirrors can be programmed to fold in automatically when you remote-lock the vehicle, helping save space in tight parking areas. The mirrors are also automatically heated to help disperse mist and fog from their lenses. The driver-side mirror automatically dims in response to reflected glare from headlamps behind you. Laminated infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV rays and noise penetration. Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid high-pressure spray of heated fluid helps remove road spray and dirt from the headlamps, to help keep them at their maximum lighting performance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid performance combining a V-6 gasoline engine with an electric motor, the S400 HYBRID Sedan is the first production sedan to use a lithium-ion battery for its powertrain. Boasting ultra-low emissions and outstanding fuel economy, this groundbreaking feat of engineering generates a combined 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of net torque, meaning you get breathtaking performance. And thanks to an automatic engine stop-start system and advanced technology that recuperates energy during braking, everyone gets to breathe a little easier. The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic adjusts the shift points to match your driving style, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish. Mercedes-Bensz S 400 Hybrid Paddle shifters a pair of paddles strategically positioned behind the upper steering-wheel spokes allows you to manually upshift and downshift the 7-speed automatic transmission with just a flick of your fingers.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid Convenient buttons on the steering wheel let you control the audio volume and selection, send and end calls on your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and scroll through the features of the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. Heating elements beneath the steering wheel's Premium leather trim rapidly take the chill out of your hands on a cold morning. After a few minutes, the heating level is automatically reduced to maintain lasting comfort. A network of efficient LEDs and fiber optics casts a gentle glow from beneath the trim on the dashboard and door panels, both to welcome occupants into the cabin and to help make nighttime driving feel more secure. For an added touch of personality, any of three illumination color profiles (Polar, Solar and Neutral) can be selected.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid audio, entertimen and Sync place or answer calls and access select phonebooks hands-free with standard Bluetooth connectivity. When your compatible phone is synched with the vehicle, you can enjoy hands-free conversations over the audio system. Enhanced Voice Control lets you control the phone, audio and navigation by saying city names and your phonebook contacts normally, with no need to spell them out. Sirius Satellite Radio offers 130+ channels of premium digital entertainment, from news, talk and sports to commercial-free music from every genre. Enjoy live broadcasts of the biggest NFL, NCAA, NHL and NBA teams, plus 150+ college sports teams. While you listen, Sirius Traffic keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps your vehicle's navigation system find the fastest route based on real-time traffic.

Music Register allows you to store up to 7.2GB of your own digital music on the in-dash hard drive. It lets you copy songs from your CDs, DVDs and certain memory devices and save them to your vehicle's audio system, so you can listen to them anytime and anywhere you drive. A single-slot system, the in-dash 6-disc changer plays audio CDs and DVDs. You can even watch a DVD movie while the vehicle is in Park. The iPod/MP3 media interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice using steering-wheel, Comand-system or stereo controls. A true audiophile-quality system, its 15 high-performance speakers and four acoustic lenses deliver 1,200 total watts from two amplifiers a compact 750-watt ICEpower unit and a 450-watt digital processor that converts stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio into 7.1-channel surround sound. Reproduction quality is exceptional at every seating position, yet very little sound, even the powerful bass, is audible outside the car.

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