The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will come in 12 colors.

• Black (Color Code 040 – can be seen on all models)
• Obsidian Black (197 – can be seen on most models)
• Iridium Silver  (775 – can be seen on all models)
• Palladium Silver (792 – can be seen on most models)
• Magnetite Black (183 – can be seen on SL-Class, C-Class)
• Verde Brook (474 – Can be seen on 2012 and older GL-Class)
• Diamond Silver (988 – Can be seen on 2014 E-Class and C-Class)
• Ruby Black (897 – New!)
• Anthracite Blue (998 – New!)
• Diamond White (799 – Can be seen on most models)
• Lunar Blue (890 – Can be seen on most models – replaced Capri Blue)
• designo Mocha Black (Edition 1 Only – 033 Can be seen on current S-Class and SL-Class)

Some are new colors, some are new to the S-Class and I don’t think there is a bad one in the bunch! I just got some new pictures that might help shed some light on what these colors really look like! Hover over the image to see the name. I inlcuded Lunar Blue just as a compariosn to Anthracite.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 will arrive this September and if you have not already placed your order you are running behind schedule! Hopefully this post will help you pick out your perfect S-Class!

Standard Equipment:

• ECO Start/Stop System
• Rearview Camera
• Auto-dimming Mirrors
• Power Front Seats with Memory
• COMAND® System with Navigation
• Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
• ATTENTION ASSIST®
• Panorama Sunroof
• MAGIC VISION CONTROL
• mbrace2™
• iPod/MP3 Media Interface
• Power Rear Window Sunshade
• Soft-Close Doors
• Electronic Trunk Closer
• Ambient Lighting
• Heated Front Seats
• Burmester Sound System
• LED Intelligent Light System
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Illuminated Door Sills
• Leather Upholstery
• Sirius XM Satellite Radio
• 18″ Wheel

S550 Specifications:

• 455 horsepower
• 516 lb/ft of torque
• 0-60 in 4.8 seconds
• Top Speed 130mph

Paint Colors:

• Black
• Obsidian Black
• Diamond White
• Lunar Blue
• Iridium Silver
• Palladium Silver
• Magnetite Black
• Verde Brook
• Diamond Silver
• Ruby Black
• Anthracite Blue

Trim Options:

• Burl Walnut Wood Trim
• Black Poplar Wood Trim (very similar to Black Birdseye Maple)
• Myrtle Sunburst Wood Trim (starts dark in the center and lightens around the sides)
• Metalized Ash Wood trim

Interior Colors:

• Black – Standard and Nappa ($2290)
• Silk Beige/Espresso Brown – Standard and Nappa ($2290)
• Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey – Standard and Nappa ($2290)
• Nut Brown/Black – Standard and Nappa ($2290)
• Porcelain/Black – Nappa ($2290)
• designo Exclusive Nappa Leather – Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige ($TBD)

Packages:

Premium 1 Package $4500:

• Parktronic with Active Parking Assist
• Power Rear Window Sunblinds
• Heated and Active Ventilated Front Seats
• Active Multicontour Seats with Massage
• Keyless GO
• Front Heated Seats PLUS

Surround View Camera $800 (requires Premium 1):

• Rear View Camera
• Side View Camera
• Front View Camera

Driver Assistance Package $2800 (requires Premium 1):

• Distronic PLUS with Steering Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assisy
• Pre-Safe Brake Plus

Rear Seat Package $3000:

• 4 zone Climate Control
• Pre-Safe Rear Belt Buckle
• Easy Adjust Headrests
• Rear Seatbelt Airbags

Rear Seat Package PLUS Special Order $3500 (requires Rear Seat Package):

• Multicontour rear seats with Massage
• Executive Rear Seats

Executive Rear Seat Package Special Order $1950 (requires both Rear Seat Packages):

• Two Place Rear Seating
• Folding Tables in Rear

Warmth & Comfort Package $2350 (requires Premium 1 Package):

• Front & Rear Heated Armrests
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Rear Variable Heated Seats
• Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats
• Power Rear Seats
• Memory Rear Seats

Sport Package $5900:

• 19″ AMG Twin Spoke Wheel
• Sport Body Styling

Sport Package Plus One $6650:

• 20″ AMG Multiple Spoke Wheel
• Sport Body Styling

Air Balance Package $350

• Ionization
• Purfume
• Filtration

Stand Alone Options:

• Magic Body Control $4450 – Road Surface Scan using Stereo Cameras!
• Night View Assist Plus $2260
• Burmester Reference Sound System $6400
• Splitview $710
• Heated Steering Wheel $490
• Heated Rear Seats $620
• Power Rear Seats With Memory $1515
• 19″ Twin 5-Spoke Wheel $1270

• 20″ 5-Spoke Wheel $2200

P88 Edition 1 Package – Limited Availability!

• Designo Mocha Black
• Brown/Black Premium Leather
• Black Poplar Woood Trim
• Equipment not yet announced

All of this information is preliminary and subject to change before launch.

There are dozens of standard features and upgrades to the 2014 S550 that I did not mention, some that I can’t even explain yet! The 2014 S550 is going to be a huge leap forward in vehicle technology, safety and luxury. I can hardly wait!

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuted in Germany yesterday! There are now official pictures and the order banks are open!

See more about the 2014 S-Class on:

• Mercedes-Benz Facebook Page
• MBUSA.com Future models page
• Steve Cannon’s Twitter Page
• Mercedes-Benz TV
• Pretty much everywhere!

If you want a 2014 S-Class this year your should be ordering your vehicle now! It is a technological marvel and looks beautiful. Contact your local dealer for all of the ordering details.

Mercedes-Benz TV has posted a preview video for the 2014 Mercedes-benz S-Class! The official press launch will be this Wednesday!

The 2014 Mercedews-Benz S-Class is scheduled to arrive this fall and it is going to be amazing! There are about a million new features and it looks pretty sharp too! We expect to get all the details and official pictures in a few weeks. Until then Mercedes-Benz has released select images of the interior. See them at the MBUSA Facebook Page!

“…We recently spent a few weeks with both cars to find out which green machine does the better job of combining fuel-sipping efficiency with the sky-high levels of refinement expected in an S-Class.”

“Diesel-powered Benzes have come a long way since then, and the S350 Bluetec is a  fine example. Its turbocharged V-6 is completely modern and clean-burning,  sending 240 hp and a whopping 450 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels via a  seven-speed automatic and Benz’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.”

“According to our data, the S350 and S400 are tied in almost every test  evaluation.”

“Around town, the hybrid feels plenty strong, and its stop-start system is one of  the smoothest applications we’ve experienced.”

“The Bluetec, however, has already proven how well it shines out on the open  highway. Last summer, editor-at-large Angus MacKenzie drove an S350 from L.A to  San Francisco and averaged 29.2 mpg on the 913-mile trip.”

Find out who wins and read the full review at Motor Trend online.

So far the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has only been seen by the public in spy pictures and this artistic rendering…but the dealer owners and general managers saw it earlier this week at the annual dealer meeting! They saw the S550 and the new long-wheelbase S-Class! We are hearing great things about it! It is scheduled to debut at the LA Auto Show which takes place November 30th through December 9th!

You can buy tickets to the Sneak Preview Night presented by AMG at the LA Auto Show site.

You can win free tickets by following the LA Auto Show on Twitter.

Send me pictures if you attend! Bonus points if you can get close to it!

The 2013 diesels have been released! They should start shipping to dealerships in the next few days and arrival time will depend on trucking. Luckily my dealership is near the factory so we should see them soon!

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You can now visit MBUSA.com to see more details about paints, leathers and trims. Most items can be mixed and matched to create the perfect combination for your new Mercedes-Benz!

The infrared reflecting windshield keeps the interior from getting too hot but also blocks radio waves needed to operate some electronic devices. Follow this link to see the full video on the MBUSA.com Instructional Videos site, or just look at the red spots in the picture below.