All Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse
from 1926 to 2012
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1951 : Generation 1
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The Mercedes-Benz W180 is a 6-cylinder sedan, coupé, and convertible made from 1954 to 1959.
The models associated with the W180 chassis code were the 220a and 220S.
The latter has often been identified as the first E-Class, though Mercedes-Benz did not officially adopt the E-Class nameplate for its midsize line until 1984.
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1961 : Generation 2
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Mercedes-Benz emerged from World War II as an automaker in the early 1950s with the expensive 300 Adenauers and the 300SL roadsters that gained it fame, but it was the simple unibody Pontons that were the volume models.
However, in both their construction and design, the Pontons were archaic, based on 1940s models of U.S.
sedans.
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1965 : Generation 3
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The car's predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W111 (produced 1959-1971) helped Daimler develop greater sales and achieve economy of scale production.
Whereas in the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz was producing hand-assembled 300s and 300SLs along with conveyor assembled Pontoons (190, 190SL and 220) etc., the fintail (German: Heckflosse) family united the entire Mercedes-Benz range of vehicles onto one automobile platform, reducing production time and costs.
However, the design fashion of the early 1960s changed.
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1973 : Generation 4
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The 'new' S-class generation development began in 1966, which was only a year after the launch of the W108/09.
This was the first Mercedes saloon to feature the brand new corporate styling theme which was to be continued until 1993 when the 190 was discontinued.
The design was a dramatic leap forward, with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character.
The basic design concept was actually inspired from the R107 SL-Class roadster, especially the front and rear lights.
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1980 : Generation 5
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The W126 had a twelve-year production run between 1979 and 1991, the longest of any S-Class generation since the flagship models were first built in the mid-1950s.
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1991 : Generation 6
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The W140 premiered at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991, with the first examples rolling off the production line in April 1991 and North American examples on August 6, 1991.
Short (SE) and long (SEL) wheelbase sedans were offered initially, as well as the coupé (SEC) body style from October 1992.
Like all Mercedes-Benz lines, the W140 S-Class was rationalized in late 1993 using the new "letter-first" nomenclature.
The SE, SEL, and SEC cars were renamed the S-Class, with alphanumerical designations invert ...
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1999 : Generation 7
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Development for the W220 S-Class started in 1992, with the final design being approved in 1995.
The completed prototypes were presented in 1998.
The W220 (and similar W215 CL-Class coupés) started production in 1999.
The W220 was a replacement for the earlier W140 S-Class after the 1999 model year.
Compared to its predecessor, the W220 had somewhat smaller exterior dimensions but offered more interior space, particularly in the long-wheelbase versions (although the trunk is smaller than on its W140 predece ...
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2005 : Generation 8
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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W26 - 1926 - 1927 - 1928 - 1929 - 1930
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Brabus S-Klasse - 1992 - 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998
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Brabus S-Klasse - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005
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Brabus S-Klasse W221 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009
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Brabus S-Klasse - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012
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AMG S-Klasse - 1990 - 1991 - 1992
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AMG S-Klasse - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005
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AMG S-Klasse - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012
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AMG S-Klasse - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012
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AMG S-Klasse - 2010 - 2011 - 2012
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Renntech S-Klasse 60 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005
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