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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:16 AM
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I'm liking it more than the current one. This new S-class reminds me of a Maybach.

I still think the W220 looked better though.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Corey140
Interesting that the Distronic Plus is higher in the grill now.
that's to spot low flying drones.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
it does have a lot of w221 hue in it, though both the front and the rear look very different with the w216 feel, ie slicker and more aggressive
don't know those model designations
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Look almost like the RR rear. Anyways nice S...
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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The less the butt resembles the current model , the better it would look ......
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
don't know those model designations
lol w221 = current s. w216 = current cl
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I miss the fender flares already. This way the S class looks more like a Maybach
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Whoa, that grill looks huge!
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Whoa, that grill looks huge!
If you think that grille is huge, just wait to you see the spindle grille LS. It's gonna be colossal. Big is in again.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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not a fan of the wheels, but this car is going to be hawt!
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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Can't wait to see the inside and find out what new goodies are going to be available in this car.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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The proportions look a bit boring to me. The pictures make it look taller and narrower than the w221. Has more of the elegant look of the w220 to my eye. Can't wait for the unveiling.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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I think it looks really similar to the current S-Class.





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