While lacking the electric motor assistance of the 2.9 - litre, in - line six - cylinder, petrol - powered S500, speed nevertheless builds quickly with merely a distant hum from the new engine detectable from the well - isolated cabin. (autocar.co.uk)
Its electric motor assistance does give it mild, diesel - like torque delivery from a standing start and round - town road speeds, but that's where its positives and similarities to these two oil - burners end. (motoring.com.au)
Other features include a memory function for the driver's seat, heated front and rear seats, a climate control system with efficient operation and driver - only modes and an Eco-Driving Assistant System (ECO-DAS) that assesses the driving route and enables the most efficient battery charging or extra motor assistance as required by the predicted road conditions, as well as encouraging efficient coasting. (paultan.org)