'14 Mercedes S-Class Innovations

More than 300 LEDs in S-Class cabin allow for dramatic interior lighting effects.

With the bold title of “Magic Body Control,” S-Class suspension option uses stereo cameras to detect irregularities in road ahead and adaptive suspension anticipates bumps.

S-Class is claimed to be first modern car with no conventional light bulbs. All lighting uses LEDs: up to 56 in headlamps, 35 in tail lights and about 300 inside. LEDs save energy and offer design flexibility.

LEDs allow interior to be illuminated in seven different colors.

An in-seat massage system uses 14 separately actuated air cushions and heating function to mimic a massage and hot-stone treatment at a fancy spa.

Lots of luxury cars offer sophisticated cabin air filtration systems. The S-Class offers a perfuming system that disperses four different fragrances to suit your mood.

A growing number of luxury cars detect and brake automaticly for pedestrians. However, S-Class features night vision system that identifies animals in front of the vehicle, as well as humans.

Rear executive seat extends to give maximum comfort. While impressive, it is not a world first. Feature is aimed mainly at Chinese market, where most owners are chauffeured.

Padded headrests not particularly high tech but are unique and comfortable.

With a coefficient of drag of 0.24, S-Class is claimed to be the most streamlined luxury sedan in the world.

With a coefficient of drag of 0.24, S-Class is claimed to be the most streamlined luxury sedan in the world.