What model is the Mercedes-Benz Eagle Eye?

[Brian]

Mercedes-Benz Eagle Eye refers to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the engine code W220. Below is an introduction to Mercedes-Benz vehicles: In terms of models: Mercedes-Benz offers compact cars, mid-range sedans, sports cars, SUV off-road vehicles, premium sedans, and luxury sedans. Button functions: Air vent adjustment switch, automatic air conditioning switch, independent temperature zone settings, cooling switch, temperature setting buttons, airflow adjustment switch, front windshield defogging button, air conditioning main menu button, rear windshield heating button, and recirculation button, navigation buttons, radio buttons, multimedia toggle buttons, phone buttons, vehicle setting buttons, and hazard warning light buttons, etc.

[MollyRose]

When researching classic Mercedes-Benz models, I specifically looked into the origin of the 'Eagle Eye' nickname. This was actually a term coined by car enthusiasts for the 2014-2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (chassis code W205), referring to its distinctive LED daytime running light design. The inverted L-shaped light strip that curves upward from the inner edge of the headlight truly resembles an eagle's piercing gaze when locking onto prey. When this generation C-Class was first launched, its front fascia made a particularly strong visual impact - you could instantly recognize it as the new Mercedes just by spotting those lights on the road. Although the contemporary E-Class (W213) shared similar styling, the 'Eagle Eye' designation became universally associated with the W205 C-Class. Even in today's used car market, this feature remains highly recognizable.

[LaAlessandra]

I've worked on quite a few Mercedes-Benz models with the 'eagle eye' headlights, mostly from the W205 generation C-Class. This headlight design first appeared on the 2014 facelift models, completely different from the previous four-round-light design of older C-Class. The daytime running light strip resembles spread wings, and when unlocking, the white light strip illuminates sequentially like flowing water, creating a particularly ceremonial feel. After the 2018 facelift, it changed to a single L-shaped light strip, which weakened the 'eagle eye' characteristic. Some enthusiasts refer to the Multibeam LED headlight version as 'laser eagle eyes', but strictly speaking, the 'eagle eye' designation refers to the standard LED version's design.

[SanReese]

Friends who are into car lighting might remember that the first-generation 'eagle-eye' design debuted on the Mercedes-Benz W205 C-Class launched in 2014. This design completely revolutionized Mercedes' family face—two sharp LED eyebrow strips replaced the classic quad-headlight setup, resembling the piercing gaze of a raptor locking onto its prey. At the time, this design also trickled down to the CLA Shooting Brake, but the most iconic representation remained the standard-wheelbase C-Class. Nowadays, spotting this front-end design on the street instantly signals an older C-Class, even without seeing the badge. Later, during the 2019 facelift, the headlights evolved into flatter inverted-L shapes, and the 'eagle-eye' moniker gradually faded away.