Overview
- The long‑hood coupe concept showcases a giant LED grille with an upright illuminated hood star that references classic Mercedes faces.
- Mercedes touts a photovoltaic “Solarlack” coating with around 20% efficiency over roughly 11 m², theoretically yielding up to about 12,000 km of annual driving in Stuttgart conditions.
- The study presents neuromorphic computing for automated‑driving tasks, with Mercedes targeting up to approximately 90% lower energy use than current chips.
- Level‑2 capabilities are highlighted with a stated roadmap toward Level‑4 highway driving and fully automated parking, and the concept demonstrates steer‑by‑wire with rear‑axle steering.
- Mercedes confirms a future fully electric S‑Class on the MB.EA platform to replace the EQS, suggesting selective carryover of elements such as the illuminated grille already seen on the GLC EQ.