NBK Automobiles launches new Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, launched the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class yesterday. The event at Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles showroom was attended by the senior management of NBK Holding including Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf al-Thani (operations director – auto), Sheikh Khalid bin Nawaf al-Thani, along with senior members of the company and a number of guests.Sheikh Faleh said, “We are proud to offer the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as we continue to provide the latest Mercedes-Benz models for our discerning clientele. Our commitment to Qatar and its people continues despite the recent challenges, and our business and services continue as usual as we work hard to maintain our growth plans.”“The S-Class is top of Mercedes-Benz’s range of cars with the new specifications, technology, comfort and luxury; the new model truly reflects the essence of our motto ‘The Best or Nothing.’ We are proud that Qatar will be one of the first markets in the world launching the new S-Class. This again proves the trust and confidence in our business and in our country.”The new flagship model has been comprehensively modernised and is confirming its role as a technological trailblazer with new engines and enhanced driving assistance systems. The top-of-the-range model of Mercedes-Benz takes another big step towards autonomous driving and elevates intelligent drive to the next level. The new S-Class offers a new level of comfort for the driver and passengers. Thanks to the world-first Energising comfort control feature, the driver and passengers can now link various comfort systems such as climate control and massage functions. The new feature also allows customers to configure specific wellness set-ups to suit their mood and enhance physical comfort and performance on the road. All new S-Class models are fitted as standard with the keyless start function. This also marks the introduction of the new attractive generation of keys, with a high-gloss black or high-gloss white design and different ornamental frames.The new Mercedes-Benz S 560 has a new V-8 engine that comes to the starting line with 345 kW (469 hp) and 700 Nm. The new bi-turbo engine is among the most economical V-8 petrol engines in the world, and consumes about 10% less fuel than its predecessor. To lower fuel consumption, four cylinders of the new V-8 are simultaneously deactivated under partial load with the help of the Camtronic valve-lift adjustment systemThe new S-Class adds an additional layer of excellence by incorporating and enhancing a host of innovative driving assistance systems initially introduced in the previous model.