{"id":74146,"date":"2026-08-18T02:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T02:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/74146\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T02:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T02:06:09","slug":"mercedes-benz-launches-new-s-class-in-korea-starting-at-154-million-won","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/74146\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz Launches New S-Class in Korea, Starting at 154 Million Won"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea\" title=\"Mercedes-Benz Launches New S-Class in Korea, Starting at 154 Million Won\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"w-full h-auto rounded-sm\" style=\"color:transparent;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/news-p.v1.20260818.c8aa005b328d43f9973a60c381307a12_P1.jpg\"\/>The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">Mercedes-Benz Korea said on the 18th it has officially launched the facelifted versions of its flagship sedan, the New Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">The New S-Class is regarded as a model that concentrates the expertise Mercedes-Benz has built up across generations. The company improved more than 50% of the vehicle&#8217;s components compared with the previous model, marking the most extensive change since the S-Class first launched. Beyond the sedan&#8217;s signature comfort and digital experience, it also significantly enhanced its driving and safety technologies across the board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">The New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has been upgraded into a distinctive top-tier luxury vehicle, applying its own refined craftsmanship and carefully selected premium materials. In particular, its cabin, reminiscent of a first-class lounge, delivers the finest rear-seat ride comfort.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">&#8220;The New S-Class raises the bar once again by adding cutting-edge technology and the utmost comfort on top of the brand&#8217;s heritage, while the New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class expresses the essence of top-tier luxury by combining this technical refinement with Maybach&#8217;s distinctive craftsmanship and dignity,&#8221; said Shirin Emira, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">Mercedes-Benz Korea began taking pre-orders on May 18 and had secured more than 2,500 contracts by the 18th of this month. Deliveries to customers begin on a rolling basis this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a total of six variants, including four long-wheelbase models \u2014 the S 350 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC Long Exclusive, S 450 4MATIC Long AMG Line, S 500 4MATIC Long and S 580 4MATIC Long \u2014 and two standard-wheelbase models. Prices range from 154 million won ($111,000) to 270 million won, including value-added tax.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-[var(--color-text)] leading-relaxed\">The New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is offered in three variants \u2014 the Maybach S 580, Maybach S 580 MANUFAKTUR and Maybach S 680 \u2014 with prices ranging from 317 million won to 407 million won, including value-added tax.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class. 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