Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Swissbob]

GLS63 and CLE63 are TBA as well.

 

[Dopebouy]

I’d quite like to submit my little piece for the Mythos CLE in July.

it’s coming in July?

 

[Dopebouy]

The Mercedes GLE 63 and GLS 63 will have their world premiere on June 26th.

Mercedes GLE 63 & GLS 63 Weltpremiere im Juni 26

Mercedes-AMG präsentiert im Juni 2026 die V8-AMG Modelle der beiden großen SUV GLE und GLS - die Leistung liegt über 600 PS

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i think these will push 650hp. CLE63 is gonna Push 650hp, SL63 FL is gonna push 650hp & GT63 FL will push 650hp.

So 650hp it is.

 

[Jonathan19]

it’s coming in July?

It's just my guess; I don't have any confirmed information at the moment.

 

[Rolf]

Maybe they could debut the C-class FL and then have it on sale in August. But otherwise couldnt find anything for any new models coming in July

 

[Dopebouy]

They should introduce more colours for the C-class configuration. Something like Alpine Grey, Allenite Green , Kalahari Gold Metallic & Verde silver etc. The colours are too limited , it’s one of the best-sellers so it deserves the goodies.

 

[Swissbob]

The C-Class EV is now in the German configurator, have fun.

 

[Swissbob]

Never have I ever said it would be difficult, I said it wouldn't be worth the cost. Big difference.



Uh, Mercedes does not exist in a vacuum and observing other automakers serves as another indicator of where the market is heading. If even more prestigious brands (namely Bentley) are lessening availability of 12 cylinder engines that tells you something about the overall luxury car market. The market for pure luxury sedans, coupes, and convertibles has been very obviously declining for well over a decade. It's sports cars and SUVs that capture the top end most successfully and V12s aren't in high demand unless the brand's heritage is deeply tied to it, which is not the case with Mercedes.

This conversation is so funny to me because there's a refusal to acknowledge this phenomenon already played out - people stopped buying V12s when they were available. That's the end of it. We already watched the SL55 and SL600 sell for the same price right next to each other, just to have the vast majority of people flock to the SL55. It happened again with the S600 vs. S63, which Mercedes smartly realized meant an XL S-class was necessary in Mercedes-Maybach form to attract what little traditionalists are left. The luxury V12 convertible buyers that aren't glued to a Rolls-Royce have all died out and there was never a traditional market for V12 SUVs. Again, only brands that have deep 12 cylinder heritage even bother offering them (Ferrari and Rolls-Royce).



It sounds like an awesome formula with no business case.

The SL600 was too nose heavy compared to the SL55, in the SL you expect some agility.

The V12 works better in big Saloons,SUV, coupes and convertibles.

If there’d be a V12 convertible with AWD and some space in the back seat I’d buy it immediately. The Continental GTC is unfortunately too cramped.

 

[Dopebouy]

If there’d be a V12 convertible with AWD and some space in the back seat I’d buy it immediately. The Continental GTC is unfortunately too cramped.

So S600/S65 AMG Cabriolet?

 

[Swissbob]

So S600/S65 AMG Cabriolet?

With 4matic and 9G please.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Dopebouy]

So a Fully optioned C EQ goes from 64k to 90k?

 

[leylandi]

 

[leylandi]

May 19th - AMG EV GT 4-door
June 26th - AMG GLE and GLS
July -
August - C-Class facelift - hopefully including the C53
August - GLA

Still pending: CLE Mythos, Maybach GLS, CLA EV AMG, S63 AMG.

M

GT SUV this year

 

[Adr5]

Mercedes-AMG set for massive 12-month revamp: more character, more noise, more V8s
Mercedes’ performance plans are laid bare as it works to make its cars more evocative

Mercedes-AMG to be “more AMG than ever before” after 12-month, V8-powered revamp plan | Auto Express

Mercedes’ performance plans are laid bare as it works to make its cars more evocative

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[Merc1]

Not one piece ever mentions the GLC and C63 models. They’re really going to pretend they aren’t coming back……for now.

M

 

[Esp5]

Does the fact that the corresponding facelifts for the C and GLC are just around the corner and there have never been any mules with V8 engines indicate that they won't arrive?

 

[Swissbob]

BTW I had a very interesting discussion lately ( with my dealer), first of all ,most people are prepared to spend much more on ICE than EVs, 30% more on the same car isn’t unusual.

People who spend more than 100k don’t care about fuel economy, period, they want a V8 or a 6 Banger.

Even people with very deep pockets don’t want to spend too much on a EV, because they’re not complicated they must be cheap.

Even in todays times.

The EQC is priced on the limit, that’s approximately the maximum people are prepared to spend on a EV.

The 53s non hybrids of all models sell really well.

 

[Dopebouy]

“AMG’s cars will look more aggressive and more distinctive”
Can’t wait to see a Widebody C63 Sedan from factory!

 

[Dopebouy]

BTW I had a very interesting discussion lately ( with my dealer), first of all ,most people are prepared to spend much more on ICE than EVs, 30% more on the same car isn’t unusual.

Even people with very deep pockets don’t want to spend too much on a EV, because they’re not complicated they must be cheap

Been saying this lately. EVs are good as a perfect daily driver but they are not ‘Special’ enough to be sold upwards of $150k, Buyers want proper cylinders for that type of money.

People who spend more than 100k don’t care about fuel economy, period, they want a V8 or a 6 Banger.

Easy as that.

The 53s non hybrids of all models sell really well.

The 1st Gen GLE53s with the Mild-Hybrid sold quite alot i do agree. This Plug-in system just adds more things to go wrong with no real benefit since the engine alone is quite fuel-efficient for a 6 cylinder, it just adds more things to go wrong/break in the long run.