The Mercedes-Benz S-Class officially debuted at the 1998 Paris Motor Show.
It was a trendsetter in automotive technology, with over 340 patents incorporated. In 2000, the Pullman version was introduced.

Not all the S-Class models were available with a Pullman version. That specific name was given to the cars with an extended length. It was the absolute limousine for the S-Class range. Usually was bought by the head of states and governments. With the Pullman introduction in the range, the fourth generation of the S-Class came in three sizes: a normal wheelbase, a long wheelbase, and the Pullman.

The Pullman was identical with the regular S-Class up to the B-pillars and from the C-pillars to the end of the car. But between the B and C pillars, there was an addition of one meter (39.3”) of bodywork. Between the front and rear doors, there was another window on the side.

Inside the Pullman, the customer could have its car customized at its own will. The car could have been fitted with two or four seats, mini-bar, refrigerator, TV, or computers. The audio system used optic fibers to enhance the sound and image quality. For the seats in the back, the car-maker installed controls on the side panels and on the doors. The seats could have been reclined or moved back and forth, for a relaxed position.

The Pullman was offered with two choices of engines: a 5.0-liter V8 and a 5.8-liter engine. Both were fitted with 3 valves per cylinder, which enhanced the performance and the fuel-efficiency. The standard transmission was the 5G-Tronic gearbox. It was offered with rear-wheel-drive only.