Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)
| Mercedes-Benz C217 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler AG |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé / convertible |
| Layout | FR / F4 (4matic) |
| Related |
Mercedes-Benz W222 Mercedes-Benz W218 facelift [1] Mercedes-Benz C257 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| 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 (C217) is a full-size luxury car/grand tourer manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2014.
The C217 model succeeded the 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 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase the appearance of the upcoming S-Class coupé 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.[2][3]
Production car unveiling
The production version of the S-Class coupé was announced and unveiled in February 2014, with its first public showing at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014.[4] 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 S 63 AMG 4MATIC model.[5] The S 65 AMG model, which includes a V12 Bi-Turbo engine, was unveiled in July 2014.[6]
Safety and 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 coupé 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.[7][8][9]
Lighting
Like the W2223 sedan, the C217 coupé 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.[10][11]
Equipment
- Nine airbags as standard
- ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist with Speed Limit Assist and wrong-way driving warning function
- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (as standard)
- ATTENTION ASSIST (as standard)
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE (as standard)
- DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
- Brake Assist system BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
- NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints
- PRE-SAFE, PRE-SAFE Brake, PRE-SAFE PLUS, PRE-SAFE Impulse, Pre-Safe with pedestrian detection and City Brake function
- Beltbags
- Active bonnet
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Full-LED headlamps with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
- Night View Assist PLUS (pedestrian/animal detection) with flashing Spotlight Function
- Head-up display
- COMAND Online with Touchpad
- Active Parking Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Torque Vectoring Brake
- Backup camera
- Electric parking brake with emergency braking function
- Direct-Steer Electromechanical steering with Steering Assist
- MAGIC VISION CONTROL wipers
Models
S 500/S 550
The C217 S-Class coupé launched with the S 500 model, known as the S 550 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[12]) automatic transmission. In most markets, the S 500 is fitted to a rear-wheel drive drivetrain with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive; in the US, 4MATIC is standard.
S 63 AMG
Through the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand, the second S-Class coupé model launched is the S 63 AMG. Featuring a 5.5L turbocharged V8, the S 63 is the performance model V8 within the S-Class lineup. Like the S 500, the S 63 is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, though with only all-wheel drive (without Magic Body Control) in the United States.
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US-market S 63 AMG coupé
S 65 AMG
The S 65 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).
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S 65 AMG
Convertible
The convertible version of the S-Class (codenamed A217), which was unveiled at the International Motor Show Germany in 2015, has many lightweight reinforcements such that its driving style is similar to that of the coupé version. Safety is maintained by a roll-over system, which is pyrotechnically actuated behind the rear passengers if required.[13] It would be the first luxury 4-seater open Mercedes since 1971.[14]
Maybach S 650 Cabriolet
Based on the convertible version of the AMG S 65, the Maybach S 650 Cabriolet will be produced in a limited run of 300 units, each priced at $335,000.[15]
References
- ↑ "Mercedes-Benz classes slot".
- ↑ Eric Gallena (2014-04-07). "Mercedes-Benz Exterior Design Director on Sensual Purity". formtrends.
- ↑ "Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe is two-door indulgence [w/videos]". Autoblog.com. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ "2015 Mercedes S-class Coupe: The flagship has landed". Autoweek. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ "2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe bringing big, fast style to New York". Autoblog.com. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ "2015 S65 AMG Coupe is 186 miles per hour of pure luxury". Autoblog.com. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ "Under the microscope: Curve tilting function - Curve artist". Daimler AG (Press release).
- ↑ "How the Active Curve Tilting Feature of the S-Class Coupe Works". BenzInsider.com. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ↑ "The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé: The high-end coupé" (Press release). Stuttgart, Germany: Daimler AG. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ↑ "2015 S-Class Coupe (C217) Has Swarovski Crystal Headlights". Autoevolution. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ "2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe leans into the good life". Autoblog.com. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ↑ Adrian Padeanu (2014-07-04). "Mercedes-Benz to offer 9G-TRONIC on S500 Coupe starting January 2015 - report". motor1.com.
- ↑ "Mercedes S-Klasse Cabrio auf der IAA: Sitzprobe im offenen Luxus-Liner für vier". Auto Motor und Sport (in German).
- ↑ Justin T. Westbrook (2015-09-01). "The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet: This Is It". Jalopnik.
- ↑ Westbrook, Justin Tyler (2016-11-15). "The Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet Is A Hilariously Expensive Way To Hate Rain". Jalopnik.com. Jalopnik. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
