The center armrest between the front seats, which swings open to reveal a storage bin, is one smooth piece of leather devoid of unsightly shut lines.

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On the current S-Class, the small, domed palm support for the large control knob just ahead of the center armrest flips open on exposed hinges to reveal a keypad.

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Above these wood accents and around the two-part center armrest, dark "Marble Gray" leather is used, with light beige "St Tropez" leather, trim pieces, and fabrics used beneath the wood accents and on the seats.

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