W222 S-Class (2013) Spyshots

[KillerHERTZ]

2013 Mercedes S-Class Mule First Spy Photos​

In its earliest stages of development spies have caught a 2013 Mercedes S-Class mule undergoing testing in Germany.

While the car is heavily camouflaged, it appears a little wider and longer than the current S-Class. Regardless, styling is expected to be influenced by the F700 concept of 2007.

Under the hood, we can expect Mercedes to introduce the new ‘MoVe' (modular V-6 and V-8) engines. While details are limited, the engines will feature direct injection and turbochargers. As previewed by the Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid concept, Mercedes will offer an S-Class plug-in hybrid that will be able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than six seconds while averaging at least 70 mpg (3.3 liters/100km).

On the performance side, the 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 from the S63 AMG will be replaced by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8. Despite this glimmer of good news, the V12s from the S600 / S65 AMG may be discontinued.

 

[stumpy1]

Hope they make it reliable this time ! Looking at that mule (which is very early on), it is running the bumpers from the 2010 model, so perhaps the dimensions won't be that different.

 

[The Boss]

 

[The Boss]

 

[bpsorrel]

Does anyone think that side styling feature looks like a BMW Z4?!

 

[timskemp]

I'll be surprised if the V12s are discontinued, they make up such a tiny proportion of MB engine output already and command a massive price premium that it's an option that needs to remain for them to be competitive with Bentley, Audi and BMW.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Next gen 2012 Mercedes S-Class pseudo mule-prototype spied​

 

[KillerHERTZ]

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class mule spied with test humanoid

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[C43AMG]

I really hope those rear lights are a joke !!

 

[KillerHERTZ]

I really hope those rear lights are a joke !!

They are purely functional, until the real ones are designed

 

[gugs86]

i cant wait for this s class its gonna be really nice, current s class still seems new how time has flown

 

[saorbust]

What's the silver car in front of the Black S Class in the second pic ?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

What's the silver car in front of the Black S Class in the second pic ?

SLK

 

[KillerHERTZ]

NON MULE SHOTS, the Real W222 ​

 

[KillerHERTZ]

 

[C240Sport97]

really good to see that the wing mirrors have not moved to the door

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Why do they insist on covering it up in a stupid suit??

It makes it look even more 'secretive' with that get up on....

 

[Blackman]

really good to see that the wing mirrors have not moved to the door

I hate that too, but I wonder why on some models they have actually moved the mirrors to the door? Like the new CLS and SLK?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

 

[Dieselman]

Looking at the lines of the doors makes me think it's more of a facelift than a new body.