Mercedes-Benz S-Class for 2010

For 2010, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class bears a slightly stronger resemblance to upscale Maybach sedans than any Mercedes yet. The changes on the 2010 S-Class compared to the 2009 model are subtle but nevertheless clean up a few exterior details to keep the sedan fresh.The most notable change is in the rear end, where designers have unified the previously three-tiered taillights into one unit, complete with LEDs. Exhaust pipes are more rectangular, a theme that spreads to the more angular rear view mirrors, as well. In front, LEDs line the bottom of the front fascia while only current S-Class owners are likely to notice the tweaked grille and headlights.Take a look at the 2009 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class photos in our Comparison Gallery to decide whether this refresh has been successful.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class has integrated the new SPLITVIEW

Mercedes-Benz has integrated the new SPLITVIEW

In future Mercedes-Benz is equipping its luxury class models as the first premium brand with a display screen that allows the driver and front passenger to view two different programmes at the same time. While the driver is checking the navigation instructions, the front passenger can sit back and watch a film on the very same display. This is made possible by new SPLITVIEW technology which the Stuttgart premium brand is introducing in the S-Class for the first time.

technology developed by Mercedes-Benz and Bosch into the innovative control and display system COMAND, which is centrally located in the dashboard console. Its generously dimensioned, 8-inch (approx. 20 mm) monitor shows a backlighted active matrix colour display (TFT-LCD). This shows two different images simultaneously by placing pixels adjacent to each other. A filter masking the display divides this mixed image in such a way that depending on the seating position, only the pixels making up one or the other image can be seen. As a result, the driver and front passenger can view different programmes on the same screen at the same time.

The driver still has access to all the information from the control and display system COMAND on the display, while the front passenger uses the remote control to choose his own entertainment programme with DVDs, TV channels or music videos. To avoid distracting the driver with his entertainment programme, he also has the option of enjoying the programme via headphones. As before, the driver is able to view all the information provided by the COMAND system on the display.
Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new SPLITVIEW technology in the S-Class
for the first time in summer 2009.