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Two cars side by side: their photographs, instrument clusters, centre displays and controls.
Photos
Cockpit of each car.
Mercedes-Benz S‑Class (W116)Photo: Herranderssvensson · CC0 (opens in a new tab) · Wikimedia Commons: source page for this photo (opens in a new tab)
Volkswagen Golf (Mk1)© Volkswagen AG · Editorial use (opens in a new tab) · Volkswagen Newsroom: source page for this photo (opens in a new tab)Specifications
2 rows differ · 2 not recorded
| Feature | Car AMercedes-Benz S‑Class (W116) | Car BVolkswagen Golf (Mk1) |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1972–1980 | 1974–1983 |
| Instrument cluster | Analog dials | Analog dials |
| Cluster size | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Infotainment systemDiffers | None listed |
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| Centre screen size | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Input modes |
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| Climate controls | Physical controls | Physical controls |
| Head-up display | Not available | Not available |
| Physical buttons and knobsDiffers | About 22 | About 11 |