RE: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S500 | PH Review

[RMDB9]

Looking forward to AMG trim version with thicker steering wheel.

[epom]

80sMatchbox said:

If they released this photo on 1st April, it would be too obvious that it was a joke..

History will look back at the start of full touch screens in cars, and laugh. I'm laughing now.

Jeez it’s pretty awful alright, the one behind the steering wheel even more so !!

[ambuletz]

80sMatchbox said:

If they released this photo on 1st April, it would be too obvious that it was a joke..

History will look back at the start of full touch screens in cars, and laugh. I'm laughing now.

that is such horrible, lazy design. imagine being someone who designs proper interiors being told you know have to design it for a massive screen that's replacing the center console

[Blackpuddin]

leef44 said:

In this day and age, I'm pretty impressed that is only 90k.

Was thinking exactly the same, it's still a large amount but compared to what's being charged for other cars that seem to me to be quite inferior in terms of both quality and equipment it's a relative bargain.

[KC_TypeR]

What's the obsession with sticking 'kebab house' blue lights everywhere nowadays? Undercar neons were seen as tacky but now they are perceived as classy?

Same with people sticking as many lights as possible on their PCs and desks.

[leef44]

80sMatchbox said:

If they released this photo on 1st April, it would be too obvious that it was a joke..

History will look back at the start of full touch screens in cars, and laugh. I'm laughing now.

In Europe, it would be the older gentleman looking for serene luxury who buys an S500. That same gentleman might not like using this digital technology.

I showed this to my wife and she's answered the conundrum. This car is aimed at younger generation in China (and maybe Middle East). The millionaires in China buy Ferrari/McLaren in the late 20's early 30's. By late 30's, they calm down and start buying stuff like this S500, luxury SUVs or Bentleys.

They're still young and into tech so this would appeal to them.

[Blackpuddin]

ambuletz said:

80sMatchbox said:

If they released this photo on 1st April, it would be too obvious that it was a joke..

History will look back at the start of full touch screens in cars, and laugh. I'm laughing now.

that is such horrible, lazy design. imagine being someone who designs proper interiors being told you know have to design it for a massive screen that's replacing the center console

Disagree, I think it's entirely functional design. Wouldn't be surprised to find it was easier to repair than conventional dash instrumentation too.

[Xenoous]

How did Mercedes go from classy but understated interiors, to classless chintzy rubbish in the space of 1 model lifecycle? It's a big no from me. But then again, I don't have £90k, so my opinion matter little.

Not in the same league I know, but when we sat inside a 2017 GLC I couldn't believe how plasticy it all looked, and felt! It was utter tack. The Mazda CX5 interior was far superior.

[leef44]

Blackpuddin said:

ambuletz said:

80sMatchbox said:

If they released this photo on 1st April, it would be too obvious that it was a joke..

History will look back at the start of full touch screens in cars, and laugh. I'm laughing now.

that is such horrible, lazy design. imagine being someone who designs proper interiors being told you know have to design it for a massive screen that's replacing the center console

Disagree, I think it's entirely functional design. Wouldn't be surprised to find it was easier to repair than conventional dash instrumentation too.

The centre console has the dials which mirrors the air con dials on my Mercedes. But on a screen, you would have to keep your eyes on the screen to adjust the controls. With a tactile functioning dial, you hold it while keeping your eyes on the road then turn into, feeling the clicks.

[1974foggy]

Wouldn't have thought that was the interior for that car! Its wacky inside, bland puffed up c-class outside.Lighting inside looks like its from an old Indian restaurant, and the screens just plonked everywhere look awful, especially the instrumentation.

[RMDB9]

How many centre vents does a dashboard need?

[egern0]

leef44 said:

The centre console has the dials which mirrors the air con dials on my Mercedes. But on a screen, you would have to keep your eyes on the screen to adjust the controls. With a tactile functioning dial, you hold it while keeping your eyes on the road then turn into, feeling the clicks.

Haptic feedback on the touchscreen is just as good, and it wouldn't surprise me if all these "basic" functions are duplicated on the instrument binnacle at the touch of a button.

The above notwithstanding, the interior seems a little vulgar; it's just missing the spooky waving cat and a gaudy pricelist.

[Speed_Demon]

The MBUK UI looks like it's based on Windows Media Player from 2005, and they appear to have made no attempt to integrate the instrument cluster tablet into... anything.

Quite like the look of the rest of everything else!

[galtezza]

Bit disappointed as was really hoping it’d be good after our w222, i think the new Jaguar XJ in EV Could be next on our plate, depending on range...

[hyphen]

Re: interior.

Isnt this just Mercedes releasing a trendy interior in the PR Shots as they want to attract new customers? The existing customers will be returning as normal and will order their dark interiors.

And the LED colour will be switchable to any colour, dimmable and even turned off.

These are just trendy PR Shots. In black leather and dark trim it will be the usual bread and butter.

Only the large touchscreen may be marmite, but Mercedes have always gone with the tablet stuck on dash crudely look for last few years now, and buyers appear to be happy with it.

Edited by hyphen on Saturday 31st October 13:50

[thecremeegg]

ambuletz said:

that is such horrible, lazy design. imagine being someone who designs proper interiors being told you know have to design it for a massive screen that's replacing the center console

Out of interest, what would you do if you were designing a car interior? It looks perfectly functional to me, and if you don't like the colours etc you can spec it differently....I love my Merc interior, much more interesting place to be than an Audi or BMW borefest!

[GL123]

Krikkit said:

Tim bo said:

The same V6 431hp mild-hybrid unit they introduced in the E53 then.

Straight-6, but yes.

And to those hating the blue lights, it's configurable to any colour (well, I believe it's around 10-bit levels, so 1024 shades)

I think it's a handsome thing for a modern, I'll take mine in green please:



It actually seems quite cheap - the petrol is £87k, then there's almost no options except the "premium pack" at £6500. Add that and you get all the bells and whistles, there's literally nothing else.

Edited by Krikkit on Wednesday 28th October 10:09

The price is relatively cheap compared to SUVs and luxury hybrids considering what you get...just goes to show which cars in the range are the cash cows these days.

[siony1974]

Is it just the change to RHD or is there another reason why the UK are not getting the rear wheel steer option. They've bigged it up then said "No, you can't have it"

[Harry H]

thecremeegg said:

Out of interest, what would you do if you were designing a car interior? It looks perfectly functional to me, and if you don't like the colours etc you can spec it differently....I love my Merc interior, much more interesting place to be than an Audi or BMW borefest!

[anonymous-user]

Harry H said:

Tone down all the magpie shiny bits and that's really very nice indeed.