Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comes with New Driver Assistance Systems

Mercedes-Benz recently announced that it will be putting additional safety features on the 2018 S-Class. These new features will be a major step towards autonomous driving. Today we’re going to take a look at these features and how they will be able to support drivers on a daily basis. These are some of the most advanced safety and technology features on the market that could influence some major changes in the automotive industry.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Intelligent Drive Features

The new S-Class features an improved camera and radar systems that make all of these new safety options a possibility. These new functions include:

• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: This feature assists the driver in various specific situations on a route-specific basis. It is able to adjust the vehicle speed when needed.
• Active Speed Limit Assist: This feature automatically adapts the vehicle’s speed to identified speed limits in partnership with COMAND® Navigation
• Active Steering Assist: This feature has been improved across the board to enhance customer benefits.

• Active Lane Change Assist: This feature helps the driver safely and easily change lanes.
• Active Emergency Stop Assist: This helpful system will bring the vehicle to a stop if it detects that the driver is no longer actively driving the vehicle while Active Steering Assist is engaged.
• Active Parking Assist: With this feature, the driver is able to see which assistance functions have been selected and which situations the systems are reacting to at any given moment.

[ Related: What technology features does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have? ]

Mercedes-Benz will introduce these updated features with the new S-Class, which marks the next level of automotive development. If you are interested in learning more about what Mercedes-Benz has to offer, call or visit us here at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. We will be able to answer any further questions you might have. We can even help you schedule a test drive with one of our current models here in the Scottsdale area.