S-Class [Official] Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupe

[Merc1]

This is is one of my top 5 cars. The S65 Coupe is sheer Mercedes-Benz.

M

 

[lukeswiss]

I'd like to try a 65, have only driven the 63.

 

[Merc1]

^ What was that like? I've only driven the S550 Coupe.

M

 

[lukeswiss]

I loved it. I'd drive it, it's very decent ... not really loud like other AMGs. The exhaust note is perhaps a little too tame for some, I like it, it suits the car. It feels a lot smaller than it's dimensions (I feel the same about the C215, but not about the C216, which feels huge)

I think a 500/550 would be enough, and the new engines are easy to tune. What were your thoughts ?

 

[sako97]

^ The S65 Coupe takes its a notch further. Aside from loud cold start, the exhaust is even quieter.

The V12's (600 & 65) power delivery is butter, silky (insert related words) smooth. The way the 65 accelerates from 70-120 and with ease and silence it does it with is still unrivaled. While MBC is not as magic as it its on the tin, its smoothest car I've driven.

This is the last of the old school comfort-oriented, front-engine, rear-drive GTs. Highly recommended driving experience if you have the opportunity.

Compared to my old CL65, the S65 coupe is a lot more compact. As nice as the CL65 was, its always felt excessively big and porky. That being said, the S65 wouldn't be at home on twisty back roads and rightfully so.

 

[lukeswiss]

^ Compared to my old CL65, the S65 coupe is a lot more compact. As nice as the CL65 was, its always felt excessively big and porky. That being said, the S65 wouldn't be at home on twisty back roads and rightfully so.

@sako97
I am glad I am not the only one who finds the C216 'big'. I know exactly what you mean. Did you have the non facelift CL65, before they added direct steering ?

Have you ever driven a CL63 or the S63 Coupe ? The V8s are noisier and less torquey I guess. Do you feel the weight of the V12 up front ? I am genuinely interested, the V12s are fairly rare here, so I've never had a chance.

 

[sako97]

Had a first model year - 90,000 km and zero issues. Took a depreciation beating however. Never drove the CL facelift and also never thought the 6.2L belonged in the C216.

Never noticed extra front weight in any of MB V12 offerings. Quick research shows the dry weight of M275 V12 (221kg) is not much more than the M157 V8 (209 kg) either. The Bentley GT comes to mind, where differences are night and day between V8 & W12.

I driven and ridden in the new S63 sedan extensively and as much as I like the like the look, power, and other niceities - objectively, it doesn't drive much differently than the S550.

 

[lukeswiss]

I am dying to drive one now.

 

[lukeswiss]

This explained it well enough for me.

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[Monster]

This explained it well enough for me.

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Never understood why this guy loves to present the car when it is parked in the middle of the road.

 

[lukeswiss]

^Thrill seeker, perhaps ? :-D

 

[Merc1]

^ Mercedes' best car at the moment. Gorgeous and built like a MB should be.

M

 

[Amir1]

I'm a new member to this forum. Considering getting the S65 Coupe. Drove it and fell in love! Concerned about reliability. Any know issues with this car? By the way, Many of the pictures and the videos, including the one by Mr. Liberman were taken on Mulholland Hwy and Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) here in Agoura Hills and Malibu (Where I live).

 

[Merc1]

Concerned with reliability? It will be no better or worse than any other high end Mercedes or Mercedes at all.

M

 

[hannaz]

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[AHall]

Please let me know the color of the car in post 114

 

[Rainer271]

Please let me know the color of the car in post 114

Ruby black metallic?

 

[AHall]

Thanks, I was not sure if it was the Ruby Black Metallic or the Mocha Black.

 

[Rainer271]

Thanks, I was not sure if it was the Ruby Black Metallic or the Mocha Black.

The same with me. But I tend to Ruby Black.

 

[Sovereign]

The Mercedes-AMG S65 Coupe Is the 7 Deadly Sins in Automative Form
http://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/cars/a42034/mercedes-amg-s65-coupe-review/


An interesting read on S65 AMG Coupe.