- 1. In what year was the sixth generation S-Class (W222) officially unveiled?
A) 2011
B) 2012
C) 2013
D) 2014
- 2. What concept car inspired the design of the S-Class front grille?
A) F800 Concept
B) Silver Arrow
C) F700 Concept
D) Vision EQ
- 3. Which lighting technology was used exclusively inside and out on the W222?
A) Xenon
B) LED
C) Halogen
D) Laser
- 4. What is the chassis code for the short-wheelbase W222 model?
A) A217
B) V222
C) W222
D) C217
- 5. Which chassis code is used for the long-wheelbase S-Class?
A) A217
B) C217
C) W222
D) V222
- 6. Why did Mercedes focus primarily on developing the longer model of the S-Class?
A) Customers in Asian markets prefer to be chauffeured
B) It was required for racing standards
C) It was cheaper to produce
D) It was faster than the short-wheelbase
- 7. What is the diagonal measurement of the LCD screens in the instrument cluster?
A) 305 mm
B) 200 mm
C) 400 mm
D) 250 mm
- 8. What technology uses windshield-mounted cameras to 'read' the road ahead?
A) Magic Body Control
B) Steering Assist
C) Active Lane Assist
D) Adaptive Cruise Control
- 9. Which luxury brand provided the premium audio systems for the W222?
A) Harman Kardon
B) Bose
C) Burmester
D) Bang & Olufsen
- 10. What is the name of the feature that allows the S-Class to steer within a lane and follow a leading vehicle?
A) DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
B) Active Park Assist
C) Magic Body Control
D) Road Surface Scan
- 11. Which engine powers the S600 model?
A) Twin-turbo V8
B) Twin-turbo V12
C) Diesel-electric hybrid
D) V6 hybrid
- 12. How much emissions-free driving distance does the S500 Plug-in Hybrid offer?
A) 30 km
B) 50 km
C) 10 km
D) 100 km
- 13. Which transmission options were offered for the W222 generation?
A) Only 7-speed automatic
B) 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic
C) Only 9-speed automatic
D) 7-speed or 9-speed automatic
- 14. What material is used inside the W222 for items that look like metal?
A) Aluminum-coated plastic
B) Genuine metal
C) Chrome-plated plastic
D) Carbon fiber
- 15. What chassis code represents the coupe version of the S-Class?
A) W222
B) A217
C) V222
D) C217
- 16. What chassis code represents the convertible version of the S-Class?
A) V222
B) W222
C) C217
D) A217
- 17. What is the maximum autonomous driving distance achieved by Mercedes engineers under controlled conditions?
A) 30 km
B) 20 km
C) 50 km
D) 100 km
- 18. Which engine types were used in the W126 S-Class?
A) Straight-4 and V8 engines
B) V6 and V12 engines
C) Straight-6 and V8 engines
D) Straight-8 and V6 engines
- 19. Which engine was considered a disaster in the US W126 models?
A) 3.8 litre V8
B) 5.6 litre V8
C) 3.0 litre straight-6
D) 2.8 litre straight-6
- 20. What was the 0-60 mph acceleration time of the 3.8 litre V8 W126?
A) 13 seconds
B) 9 seconds
C) 11 seconds
D) 7.3 seconds
- 21. What was the top speed of the 5.0 litre engine in the W126?
A) 138 mph
B) 117 mph
C) 145 mph
D) 125 mph
- 22. In what year did the W126 mid-cycle update occur?
A) 1986
B) 1991
C) 1993
D) 1995
- 23. To what displacement was the W126 six-cylinder engine upgraded in 1986?
A) 3.2 L
B) 3.8 L
C) 3.0 L
D) 2.8 L
- 24. To what displacement was the 3.8 litre eight-cylinder engine upgraded in 1986?
A) 5.6 L
B) 4.0 L
C) 5.0 L
D) 4.2 L
- 25. In what year was the first W140 production model assembled?
A) 1993
B) 1991
C) 1995
D) 1986
- 26. How much more did the W140 cost compared to the W126?
A) 40% more
B) 10% more
C) 50% more
D) 25% more
- 27. What feature did the W140 heating system offer after the engine was turned off?
A) Emitting warm air using residual energy
B) Internal cabin air purification
C) Automatic engine cooling
D) Automatic window closing
- 28. In what year was the Mercedes-Benz model nomenclature rationalized?
A) 1993
B) 1995
C) 1991
D) 1986
- 29. What happened to the SE/SEL/SEC designations in 1993?
A) They became S-Class
B) They were discontinued
C) They were rebranded as luxury editions
D) They were replaced by E-Class
- 30. What is the nickname for the W140 in China?
A) Silver Arrow
B) 虎头奔
C) Ghost
D) Shabah
- 31. What does the nickname 'Shabah' mean in the Middle East?
A) Speed
B) Ghost
C) Luxury
D) Tiger
- 32. Which specific model was known as 'the 6.9'?
A) 500 SEL
B) 450 SEL 6.9
C) 300 SD
D) 350 SE
- 33. In what year did the 450 SEL 6.9 offer ABS as an option?
A) 1978
B) 1975
C) 1979
D) 1980
- 34. Which engine was introduced in the US and Canada in 1978 as the 300SD?
A) OM 617 A
B) 350 SE engine
C) V8 450
D) 500 SEC engine
- 35. What kind of suspension featured in every 450 SEL 6.9?
A) Air struts
B) Leaf spring
C) Hydropneumatic
D) Coil spring
- 36. In what year did the W126 series premiere?
A) 1979
B) 1976
C) 1981
D) 1978
- 37. What magazine awarded the W126 S-Class Car of the Year in 1981?
A) Motor Trend
B) Wheels
C) Autocar
D) Car and Driver
- 38. Which model replaced the W116 line?
A) 300SD
B) C126
C) W115
D) W126
- 39. How many W126 S-Class sedans were sold in total?
A) 1,000,000
B) 450,000
C) 818,036
D) 74,060
- 40. When were passenger side airbags introduced in the W126?
A) 1991
B) 1979
C) 1980
D) 1988
- 41. Which W126 model offered the hydropneumatic suspension as an option?
A) 500 SEC
B) 500SEL
C) 380 SEC
D) 300SD
- 42. When did the W126 S-Class receive a mid-cycle update?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 1988
D) 1982
- 43. What was the power output of the OM 617 A engine in kilowatts?
A) 85 kW
B) 116 kW
C) 80 kW
D) 114 kW
- 44. What type of car was the SEC introduced with the W126?
A) Coupé
B) Roadster
C) Station wagon
D) Convertible
- 45. In what year did Mercedes-Benz patent the driver side airbag?
A) 1979
B) 1971
C) 1980
D) 1985
- 46. What is the German nickname for the Mercedes-Benz 'Fintail' vehicles?
A) Sonderklasse
B) Peilstege
C) Einspritzung
D) Heckflosse
- 47. The Fintail series replaced which previous Mercedes-Benz series?
A) Ponton series
B) W108 series
C) W116 series
D) W109 series
- 48. Which chassis code was assigned to the entry-level four-cylinder Fintail vehicles?
A) W110
B) W111
C) W112
D) W108
- 49. What did the letter 'S' stand for in the W108/W109 designation?
A) Safety
B) Sedan
C) Super
D) Sonderklasse
- 50. What did the letter 'E' stand for in models like the 250SE?
A) Einspritzung
B) Engine
C) Extra
D) Electric
- 51. In the W108/W109 models, what did the letter 'L' indicate?
A) Large-engine
B) Luxury
C) Long-wheelbase
D) Limited edition
- 52. How much extra length did the long-wheelbase models provide in the rear passenger compartment?
A) 10 centimetres
B) 20 centimetres
C) 15 centimetres
D) 5 centimetres
- 53. Which chassis line featured front and rear air suspension?
A) W111
B) W108
C) W109
D) W110
- 54. What was the first Mercedes-Benz line to be officially designated as the S-Class?
A) W108
B) W112
C) W116
D) W111
- 55. What does the abbreviation 'SRS' stand for in relation to the airbag system?
A) Safety Restraint System
B) Secure Restraint System
C) Supplemental Restraint System
D) Standard Restraint System
- 56. Which model was awarded the European Car of the Year in 1974?
A) 450SE
B) 280S
C) 300SEL 6.3
D) 300SE
- 57. The W116 was the first mass production passenger vehicle offered with what type of engine?
A) Electric
B) Turbocharged diesel
C) Hydrogen fuel cell
D) Hybrid
- 58. What safety feature was introduced to keep rear taillamp lenses clearer of dirt?
A) Integrated wipers
B) Heated covers
C) Air deflectors
D) Ribbed lenses
- 59. How many units of the W116 were produced in total?
A) 500,000
B) 350,750
C) 250,000
D) 473,035
- 60. What is the primary reason the W116 was larger on the outside than its predecessor despite having similar interior capacity?
A) Luxury feature additions
B) Engine size requirements
C) Aerodynamic styling
D) Engineering developments for occupant protection
- 61. Which fuel injection update occurred in 1975 to comply with emission standards?
A) A new fuel injection system
B) Switch to carbureted engines
C) Addition of a turbocharger
D) Dual injection system
- 62. Between 1973 and 1977, how many special edition W116 models were made on order?
A) 500
B) 1,200
C) 997
D) 1,000
- 63. In what year was the W116 introduced to the US market?
A) 1972
B) 1974
C) 1975
D) 1973
- 64. In what year did the W180 line debut?
A) 1959
B) 1950
C) 1964
D) 1954
- 65. Which model line is retroactively associated with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
A) W180
B) W126
C) W220
D) W140
- 66. What does the 'Ponton' designation refer to?
A) Engine size
B) Unibody construction
C) Transmission type
D) Convertible top
- 67. Until what year was the W180 produced?
A) 1962
B) 1957
C) 1954
D) 1959
- 68. What stylistic feature was present on the W180?
A) Rounded fenders
B) Sharp tailfins
C) Sliding sunroof
D) Chrome bumpers only
- 69. Did the Ponton lineup include four-cylinder models?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Only in 1959
D) Only for exports
- 70. What does the German term 'Sonderklasse' mean in English?
A) Special class
B) Second class
C) Superior class
D) Standard class
- 71. In which year was the S-Class officially introduced?
A) 1981
B) 1993
C) 1968
D) 1972
- 72. Which safety system is mentioned as having debuted in the S-Class?
A) Seatbelt pretensioners
B) Anti-lock brakes
C) Airbags
D) Lane assist
- 73. What was the two-door, four-seat S-Class introduced in 1981 called?
A) CLK
B) SEC
C) CL-Class
D) SL
- 74. Which model year saw the coupé separated from the S-Class line to be named the CL-Class?
A) 2017
B) 1981
C) 2009
D) 1996
- 75. Why are successors to the C217 and A217 models not planned?
A) Low demand
B) Safety regulations
C) Production costs
D) Engine limitations
- 76. Prior to WWII, what was the primary factor in determining the prestige of a Mercedes-Benz model?
A) Body length
B) Engine displacement
C) Production year
D) Interior features
- 77. What does the 'S' suffix stand for in 'Sonder'?
A) Superior
B) Special
C) Standard
D) Sport
- 78. Which car model used the S suffix in 1949-51 to denote a more modern chassis and larger body?
A) 170DS
B) 170V
C) 170S
D) 170D
- 79. In what year did the 'S' designation become more consistent with its own bodies, chassis, and powertrains?
A) 1968
B) 1951
C) 1982
D) 1972
- 80. What does the 'E' prefix in the E-Class stand for?
A) Einspritz
B) Executive
C) Engine
D) Elegant
- 81. Which model launch in 1993 forced Mercedes-Benz to review its branding?
A) W201
B) W202
C) W126
D) W140
- 82. Where are AMG and MAYBACH labels positioned since the 2018 model year?
A) On the roof
B) Left side
C) Right side
D) On the hood
- 83. What does the 'e' suffix stand for in the 2015 revision?
A) Economy
B) Plug-in hybrid
C) Electric
D) Efficiency
- 84. Which model year marked the end of W222 production?
A) 2018
B) 2020
C) 1996
D) 2017
- 85. In what year was the W220 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presented?
A) 2002
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 1998
- 86. How was the W220 marketed in terms of body style?
A) As a station wagon
B) As a coupe only
C) As a sedan only
D) As a convertible
- 87. What was the total production number of the W220?
A) 450,000 units
B) 485,000 units
C) 500,000 units
D) 385,000 units
- 88. What is the name of the air suspension system introduced with the W220?
A) Distronic
B) Airmatic
C) Pre-Safe
D) 4MATIC
- 89. What is the name of the navigation system input control system on the W220?
A) Airmatic
B) COMAND
C) Pre-Safe
D) Distronic
- 90. In what year was the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system introduced to the North America market S-Class?
A) 1998
B) 2003
C) 2005
D) 2001
- 91. Which organization classified the W220 model's reliability as 'poor'?
A) MSN Autos
B) Consumer Reports
C) Edmunds
D) Forbes
- 92. In 2002, what safety system did Mercedes-Benz introduce on the W220?
A) Distronic
B) 4MATIC
C) Pre-Safe
D) Airmatic
- 93. Which publication described the W220 S500 as 'built remarkably well'?
A) Forbes
B) MSN Autos
C) Edmunds
D) Consumer Reports
- 94. What certificate was awarded to the S-Class in 2005?
A) Design quality certificate
B) Engine efficiency award
C) TÜV Institute environmental certificate
D) Safety excellence award
- 95. How did the W220 compare in size to the previous generation?
A) It was larger
B) It was smaller
C) It was the same size
D) It was significantly longer
- 96. How much torque does the S65 AMG produce?
A) 850 N⋅m
B) 500 N⋅m
C) 999 N⋅m
D) 620 N⋅m
- 97. In what year was the W221 introduced?
A) 2003
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2006
- 98. How many S600 sedans were offered by Saks Fifth Avenue in 2005?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 20
D) 10
- 99. What replaced the center console gear lever in the W221?
A) Rotary dial
B) Column-mounted shifter
C) Electronic joystick
D) Push-button gear selector
- 100. The S550 is known as what model outside of North America?
A) S500
B) S600
C) S400
D) S450
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