As if the current S400h wasn’t imposing enough in its presence, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced that it will now be available with the AMG Line styling package. Good riddance!
So what do you get? Well apart from the signature brute appearance that comes with the AMG Line, the S400h also comes with disctinctive 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels tucked under its flared wheel arches. Perforated brakes disc are applied in all four corners underneath those enormous wheels for improved braking performance.
| Car | Mercedes-Benz S 400 h |
| Engine | 3.5-litre V6 |
| Transmission | 7G-Tronic |
| Max Power | 306 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 370Nm @ 3,500 – 5,250 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h; Top Speed | 6.8 seconds; 250 km/h |
| Price | RM598,888 (OTR excluding Insurance) |
Additional changes that come with the AMG Line can be spotted below the front bumper, on the skirtings of the car and between the chrome tailpipes at the rear bumper. The interior adopts the finest leather materials with exclusive Designo Brown high-gloss sunburst Myrtle wood trims and sportier highlights such as the AMG multifunction sports steering wheel with AMG sports pedals. Also present in the plush interior is the Burmester surround sound system.
Sitting on the AIRMATIC suspension system, the S400h comes with a host of driver assist features such as the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steer Assist and Stop and Go Pilot, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE-SAFE Brake with Pedestrian Recognition, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and PRE SAFE PLUS.
“As a forerunner of the hybrid technology in Malaysia, the success of the S-Class has been astounding. The new S-Class with AMG Line is the perfect combination of pinnacle of luxury in conjunction with the sporty character. This new variant of the S-Class embodies our leadership aspirations like no other model. It is the best-selling limousine in the world as well as in Malaysia and the vehicle of choice in the premium luxury segment,” says Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
The S400h AMG line is priced at RM 598,888 inclusive of GST without Insurance.
