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We’;re browsing for superlatives.
As the technological leader of the Mercedes-Benz brand, the large coupes have sent us browsing for superlatives for decades. The new S-class coupe is awesomer than ever. See? We’re nonetheless searching.
Built 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 little chrome dots on the grille that appear like the knobs on a dresser drawer. The S-class-primarily based coupes have often drawn envious stares from males old sufficient to keep in mind 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 quit staring at the leather-lined interior. Most cabin pieces are shared with the S-class sedan, but the coupe receives a special upper instrument panel. It’s 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 a lot 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 will not want to get out. You’re putty in the S550 coupe. Just sit back and melt into the heat whilst the $ 6400 Burmester audio program plays whale sounds. Driving? You must most likely park if you are that relaxed, but the $ 2800 Driver Help gadgets mean the S550 coupe can virtually drive itself. Back-seat riders may possibly want to get out, though. There’s sufficient space for 2 adults back there, but rear legroom is restricted despite a lengthy 115.9-inch wheelbase.
Private luxury is just that—it’s personal. And, to that finish, the S550 is a sublime automobile for the solo pilot. The structure is created 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 intense 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 a lot upsets the serenity, even if you start treating the 4761-pound Benz like a Mazda Miata. Cornering grip is excellent for one thing this big, at .92 g, and the handling is safe. The steering does not serve up sports-automobile really feel, but it is correct even at triple-digit speeds. Acceleration is robust, but there is slight delay just before the wick lights the 449-hp charge. Sprints to 60 mph take 4.5 seconds, 4-tenths quicker than the rear-wheel-drive S550 sedan. Common 4-wheel drive tends to make for repeatable runs. Leading speed is governed at 130 mph for U.S. versions, despite the Y-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.
Mercedes-Benz certainly charges complete value for its individual-luxury experience. Rates start off at $ 120,825, but our test car cost $ 149,575. We’d suggest avoiding some of the far more expensive choices on our example, but if you can afford this automobile in the 1st place, we wouldn’t dream of denying you of your individual luxury.
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