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We’;re looking for superlatives.
As the technological leader of the Mercedes-Benz brand, the large coupes have sent us looking for superlatives for decades. The new S-class coupe is awesomer than ever. See? We’re nevertheless browsing.
Constructed on a shortened version of the all-singing, self-driving S550’s bones, the S550 coupe is a stunner in individual. There’s genuine presence here, from the lack of a B-pillar, to the chrome ring around the greenhouse, to the tiny chrome dots on the grille that look like the knobs on a dresser drawer. The S-class-based coupes have usually drawn envious stares from men old enough to don’;t forget when personal luxury denoted 2-doors with names like Toronado and Eldorado, but this Benz’s new styling had strangers of all ages eyeing it.
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We couldn’t stop staring at the leather-lined interior. Most cabin pieces are shared with the S-class sedan, but the coupe receives a unique upper instrument panel. It is a much more playful design, as if Italians had been asked to redo the S-class’s interior. Our test car arrived with the optional Designo package ($ 3250) that wraps even more surfaces in leather. Add the Premium package’s massaging front seats and the Warmth and Comfort bundle’s heated seats, steering wheel, and armrests and you won’t want to get out. You’re putty in the S550 coupe. Just sit back and melt into the heat while the $ 6400 Burmester audio method plays whale sounds. Driving? You should most likely park if you’re that relaxed, but the $ 2800 Driver Help gadgets imply the S550 coupe can virtually drive itself. Back-seat riders may possibly want to get out, although. There’s sufficient space for 2 adults back there, but rear legroom is limited in spite of a lengthy 115.9-inch wheelbase.
Individual luxury is just that—it’s individual. And, to that finish, the S550 is a sublime auto for the solo pilot. The structure is produced up of welded stampings, just like other cars’, but the silence and solidity suggests forging. Not significantly disturbs the cabin. Wind noise is eerily absent. A slight hum from the wide tires is the only audible indication of motion. Only below extreme use does the 4.7-liter twin-turbo V-8 raise its voice. Even then, it emits only a 79-decibel snarl.
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Not significantly upsets the serenity, even if you begin treating the 4761-pound Benz like a Mazda Miata. Cornering grip is good for something this huge, at .92 g, and the handling is secure. The steering does not serve up sports-vehicle really feel, but it is accurate even at triple-digit speeds. Acceleration is powerful, but there is slight delay prior to the wick lights the 449-hp charge. Sprints to 60 mph take 4.5 seconds, 4-tenths faster than the rear-wheel-drive S550 sedan. Normal 4-wheel drive tends to make for repeatable runs. Top speed is governed at 130 mph for U.S. versions, despite the Y-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.
Mercedes-Benz undoubtedly charges full price for its individual-luxury knowledge. Costs start off at $ 120,825, but our test car price $ 149,575. We’d suggest avoiding some of the a lot more high-priced possibilities on our instance, but if you can afford this car in the first place, we wouldn’t dream of denying you of your private luxury.
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