S-Class [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé Facelift (C217) 2017-

[Centurion]

Well there hasn't been an official announcement, but the rumors are strong and the off the cuff comments from some MB execs here and there are even stronger. The consensus is that the next SL will replace the S Coupe/Cabriolet. I guess I'm ok with this if the next SL is stunner.

M

Mercedes have too many coupes both four doors, coupes and convertibles. Some will need culling.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Mercedes have too many coupes both four doors, coupes and convertibles. Some will need culling.

Which will survive ?

In an attempt to take a quasi-educated guess:

Direct C/A 205 C-Class 2 door successors appear unlikely.

The C/A 238 E-Class 2 doors will be directly succeeded by W214-based derivatives. Slightly larger and somewhat upgraded in content.

The C/A 217 S-Class 2 doors will be discontinued without direct successors.

The C 257 will be the last of the CLS'.

A bonafide 2+2 successor to the SL appears planned and placed and will be closely related to the AMGs' GT successor. A fixed-roof version may appear on the somewhat more distant horizon.

An AMG 4 door sedoupe of some kind will succeed the X290. Perhaps a BEV vehicle.

Possible stand-alone Maybach 2 door BEVs appear a possibility, as does a 4 door sedoupe sibling.

 

[Wolfgang]

MB Passion just posted an update.

S-CLASS COUPÉ & CONVERTIBLE MAKE SPACE FOR THE EQS?

Will Mercedes-Benz sacrifice the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé and the Cabriolet of the current 217 series for the upcoming EQS model? It is safe to assume there are candidates on Ola Källenius list to cancel - and the S-Class coupé and convertible are also a part of it. Confirmations are still pending.

The S Class Cabriolet and Coupé are no longer available

With the S-Class Cabriolet and Coupé, it will probably go faster than expected: after initial rumors about the end of the 217 series, we currently expect the model variant to be discontinued soon - still in 2020. We expect that the two upper-class variants can only be freely ordered until around the beginning of May 2020 and production could then already end during the factory holidays in August.

Open-top driving comfort in the luxury class of the 217 series

Thus the open-top comfort in an S-Class ends, which you can still enjoy from 144,644.50 euros. The basic version of the closed coupe can be ordered from 102,756.50 euros. Both model variants were only presented in the revised version of the model at the IAA 2017.

However, there will no longer be a direct successor to the 217 series, apart from the electrified EQS model from Mercedes-Benz. Here the model in Sindelfingen makes room for the production of the new EQ model.

 

[Merc1]

Saw a facelifted S63 Cabrio today, top down. Mercedes doesn't make a more stunning, beautiful car today. For ME this Mercedes-Benz goes in the league with all the greats like the W124, W126, and R129. It will be a future classic/collectable.

M

 

[Rolf]

The current S-class coupe and cabrios are amongst the most beautiful luxury coupes on sale, they still stunning and haven't dated at all despite been on the market for 5 years or so. Its sad they will be discontinued and possibly replaced by the EQS but I guess this is the sign of the times. Electric vehicles are the future and the EQS will fill the sedoup role for the luxury class for Mercedes.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

production could then already end during the factory holidays in August

I can't believe any serious journalist or car expert can write something similar in March 2020. This ruins the whole article. Where do they live. On the moon maybe? What factory holidays in August?

 

[Deleted member 53471]

I can't believe any serious journalist or car expert can write something similar in...

Well each plant has planned production shutdowns, which can be at odd times of the year, and most of the workers take leave during these shutdowns, so...

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Well each plant has planned production shutdowns, which can be at odd times of the year, and...

Are you serious? All the plants are closed now. And nobody knows for how long. The moment the production is restored again they will have to compensate. Summer vacations only after 2021.

 

[Wolfgang]

CHANGE OF COLORS FOR S COUPÉ AND CABRIOLET

Mercedes-Benz is expected to change the color range for the S-Class Coupé and Cabriolet in the coming change year 2020/1. Four paint jobs are omitted, while only one paint job is added.

FOUR PAINTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

For the 217 series, both magnetic black (code 183U) and iridium silver (775U) - as well as diamond silver (988U) and aragonite silver (296U) - are no longer available for the 20/1 modification year. While four color variations will be completely eliminated, in future there will be high-tech silver (code 922u) paintwork for the 217 series.

AMENDMENT YEAR 20/1 SALES APPROVAL ON APRIL 21, 2020

By the way, we expect the S Class Coupé or Cabriolet of the 217 series may becomes available to order on April 21, 2020, while production of the change year 20/1 (i.e. model year 801) for the S-Class Coupé and Cabriolet will start at the beginning of June 2020. We will keep you up to date with further details on the year of change.

Images show designo paintwork - (c) Daimler AG

 

[Merc1]

Classic and continuing on for one more year. Whew!

M

 

[Keyonte]

The next SL will have to kill it in both sportiness and Uber luxury quality, ride and DESIGN. The S class coupe was the perfect replacement for the CL and truly the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz luxury values I’m so sad to see it go before I’m rich enough to by one.

 

[Merc1]

As much as I doubt that, the SL will need to do those things just to survive. The CL and S Coupe are the same car, it's badge change. Same exact car.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

Attractive!

 

[Wolfgang]

RELEASE FOR THE 20/1 UPDATE OF THE S COUPÉS AND CABRIOLETS

Mercedes-Benz today starts sales approval for year 20/1 for the 217 series, i.e. for the S Class Coupé (C 217) and for the Cabriolet (A 217). Deliveries will start in June 2020.

NEW BASE PRICES FOR S CLASS COUPÉ AND CABRIOLET

With the change year 20/1, Mercedes-Benz is raising the base prices for the 217 series. Accordingly, the S 450 4MATIC is now available for 104,006 euros and is also the entry-level model. The S 560 is now 130,364.50 euros, the S 560 4MATIC costs 134,172.50 euros. The Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupé is available from 179,749.50 euros. Those who prefer the open variant of the S Class Cabriolet must calculate 145,894 euros for the S 560 and 195,160 euros for the S 63 4MATIC+ Cabriolet.

With the year of change, the “high-tech silver” code 922U is now available, while magnetite black, iridium silver and diamond silver - but also aragonite silver - are no longer available.

UPDATED EQUIPMENT OPTIONS FOR THE 217 SERIES

The Digital radio will be standard equipment in the future. The Burmester Surround sound system is included in the standard equipment for the S 560 Coupé, S 560 4MATIC Coupé and S 560 Cabriolet. Also new is the introduction of an emergency lane function in the Active Steering Assistant, as well as the turning function and the end-of-traffic-jam emergency braking function in the Active Braking Assistant. The URBAN GUARD vehicle protection equipment is also available for the first time. The MAGIC BODY CONTROL suspension and the preparation for the NFC key card are no longer available.

It becomes interesting with the active parking assistant with PARKTRONIC, which in the future will simply be called PARKTRONIC. What no one has yet confirmed to us is the elimination of the automated parking functions of the system, i.e. Steering, braking and accelerating. This should also be omitted in the parking package with a reversing camera or with a 360 degree camera.

In the future, the Active Lane Change Assist may no longer be available in the driver assistance package. In the future, the system may also only detect driver activity via a steering impulse, and no longer by pressing a steering wheel button or touch control buttons.

Incidentally, there are currently no details or official statements about the end of production for the 217 series. However, it is no secret that the Stuttgart-based company will further reduce the vehicle portfolio - and the 217 series may also be affected.

 

[Rolf]

Attractive!

The S coupe looks absolutely stunning in this hightechsilver colour. What a beauty

 

[275others]

The magic body control is no longer available? How strange

 

[Wolfgang]

The magic body control is no longer available? How strange

It's an older version. E-ABC may replace it in the newer models.

The E-ABC development team -- MB Passion/GCF

 

[sako97]

It's an older version. E-ABC may replace it in the newer models.

The E-ABC development team -- MB Passion/GCF

This very team will cause a lot of 3rd/4th owners 6-7 years from now to have a burning hole in their wallet and ton of misery.

 

[yomomwhat]

Some amazing discounts on these at the moment! Urban guard too....very interesting.

 

[hovabongZA]