Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)

For a complete overview of all S-Class models, see Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Mercedes-Benz C217
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production 2014–present
Model years 2015–present
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury grand tourer (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
2-door convertible
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Related Mercedes-Benz W222
Powertrain
Engine 4.6L V8 (turbocharged)
5.5L V8 (turbocharged)
6.0L V12 (turbocharged)
Transmission 7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic
9-speed 9G-Tronic Plus automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,945 mm (115.9 in)
Length 5,027 mm (197.9 in)
Width 1,899 mm (74.8 in)
Height 1,411 mm (55.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz C216

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé (C217) is a full-size luxury coupé (Grand tourer) manufactured by Mercedes-Benz beginning in 2014.

The C217 model succeeded the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216) and is the current version of the S-Class coupé. It is also the first Mercedes coupé to carry the S-Class name since the 1990s.

Development

Concept S-Class Coupé (2013)

The Concept S-Class Coupé was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase the appearance of the upcoming S-Class coupe model. It features an all-new design compared to the previous CL-Class model, utilizing the brand's Sensual Purity design philosophy first developed for the W222 S-Class in 2009.[1][2]

Production car unveiling

The production version of the S-Class coupe was announced and unveiled in February 2014, with its first public showing at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014.[3] Mercedes showed the S500 model (known as the S550 in the United States market) at the Geneva show.

At the New York Auto Show in April 2014, Mercedes made the first public showing of the S63 AMG 4MATIC model.[4] The S65 AMG model, which includes a V12 Bi-Turbo engine, was unveiled in July 2014.[5]

Safety & Technology

It features all the latest driver assistance and safety systems introduced in 2013 on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), including Traffic Sign Assist with wrong-way driving warning function.

Suspension

The C217 coupe continues to offer the AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension as standard. The C217 introduced an update to the hydraulic fully active Magic Body Control suspension (which debuted on the W222 sedan model), called Active Curve Tilting. This new system allows the vehicle to lean up to 2.5 degrees into a turn, similar to the way a motorcycle leans into a turn. The leaning is intended to counter the effect of centrifugal force on the occupants and is available only on rear-wheel drive models[6][7][8]

Lighting

Like the W222 sedan, the C217 coupe includes full-LED lighting on the exterior (including full-LED headlamps with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS) and interior of the vehicle. Optional headlight features include 47 Swarovski crystals in each headlamp: 30 crystals for the turn signals and 17 for the daytime running lights.[9][10]

Equipment

Models

S500/S550

The C217 S-Class coupe launched with the S500 model, known as the S550 in the United States market. The vehicle features a twin-turbocharged 4.6L engine paired with a 7-speed or a 9-speed (only for rear-wheel drive version[11]) automatic transmission. In most markets, the S500 is fitted to a rear-wheel drive drivetrain with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive; in the US, 4MATIC is standard.

S63 AMG

US-market S63 AMG Coupé

Through the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand, the second S-Class coupe model launched is the S63 AMG. Featuring a 5.5L turbocharged V8, the S63 is the performance model V8 within the S-Class lineup. Like the S500, the S63 is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, though with only all-wheel drive (without Magic Body Control) in the United States.

S65 AMG

The S65 AMG is currently the top-of-the-line S-Class coupé model. It features a 6.0L turbocharged V12 Mercedes-Benz M279 engine paired with a 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. The V12 model is available only with rear-wheel drive (4MATIC not available).

Convertible

S-Class convertible at the IAA 2015

The convertible (codenamed R217), which was unveiled at the International Motor Show Germany in 2015, has so many lightweight reinforcements that its driving behaviour is similar to that of the Coupé. Safety is maintained by a roll-over system, which is pyrotechnically actuated behind the rear passengers if required.[12]

References

  1. ↑ formtrends.com/mercedes-benz-exterior-design-director-on-sensual-purity/
  2. ↑ "Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe is two-door indulgence [w/videos]". Autoblog.com. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "2015 Mercedes S-class Coupe: The flagship has landed". Autoweek. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe bringing big, fast style to New York". Autoblog.com. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "2015 S65 AMG Coupe is 186 miles per hour of pure luxury". Autoblog.com. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  6. ↑ http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1721304-1-1710008-1-0-0-1710107-0-1-12759-614216-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html Under the microscope: Curve tilting function - Curve artist
  7. ↑ "How the Active Curve Tilting Feature of the S-Class Coupe Works". BenzInsider.com. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé: The high-end coupé" (Press release). Stuttgart, Germany: Mercedes-Benz. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "2015 S-Class Coupe (C217) Has Swarovski Crystal Headlights". Autoevolution. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  10. ↑ "2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe leans into the good life". Autoblog.com. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  11. ↑ http://www.worldcarfans.com/114070477721/mercedes-benz-to-offer-9g-tronic-on-s500-coupe-starting Mercedes-Benz to offer 9G-TRONIC on S500 Coupe starting January 2015 - report
  12. ↑ Mercedes S-Klasse Cabrio auf der IAA: Sitzprobe im offenen Luxus-Liner für vier. Auto Motor und Sport.
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