Four years after the market launch of the W221 model series, Mercedes-Benz launches the 2009 S-Class.

Mercedes-Benz has combined comfort and drive innovations with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced safety in the new range which includes six modern petrol and diesel engines that all benefit from improved fuel consumption and lower emissions.

With an average fuel consumption of 37.2 mpg, the S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is one of the most efficient models in the luxury segment.

The S-Class's traditionally exemplary standard of safety is further enhanced with a unique combination of innovative camera and radar-based driver assistance systems which turn the luxury saloon into an "intelligent" partner on the road.

These systems include Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and the advanced Night View Assist PLUS facility. Other innovations include the ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection function and automatic crosswind stabilisation.

With 270,000 units sold since its market launch in autumn 2005, the W 221-series S-Class is the world's most successful luxury saloon.