GT (C192) [Official] The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

[AbsoluteUnit]

How do we rate the AMG GT as an CL alternative? Both are 2+2.

Get a C217 S63 coupe instead.
(get me one too if you have some spare change ).

The S class coupe is probably one of the best looking cars inside and out ever made, in my humblest opinion. Blends luxury and technology perfectly.

 

[Matski]

Get a C217 S63 coupe instead.

There's a bit of a price difference. Looking on Autotrader, you could buy a C140, C215, and C216 for the cost of a C217.

In fact, C215's look ridiculously cheap for the amount of car, I'm almost tempted, I need a runabout!

 

[Pagani]

There's a bit of a price difference. Looking on Autotrader, you could buy a C140, C215, and C216 for the cost of a C217.

In fact, C215's look ridiculously cheap for the amount of car, I'm almost tempted, I need a runabout!

I would not touch any of the C140, C215, or C216. The only one remotely worth it as a future classic of the three, IMO, is the C140 and even that is probably a stretch (I'd go for an old S 600 or CL 600 - they had a name change mid-model).

The C217 is worth the extra cost not least because it is that much newer and almost current in technology. Also, compared to the latest S Class (which has no coupe version), the actual tech inside is attractively a lot less screen touch-dependent. It also happens to be, IMO, the best looking version of the S Class coupes across history.

Apart from weight, the S Coupe and the newest AMG GT have nothing else in common.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

How do we rate the AMG GT as an CL alternative? Both are 2+2.

Completely different vehicles. MB obviously felt the business case for a 2+2 GT was stronger than another S Coupe. Though I am hopeful that the sleek W223 mules that have been spotted are in fact some sort of svelte chop of the S.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Completely different vehicles. MB obviously felt the business case for a 2+2 GT was stronger than another S Coupe. Though I am hopeful that the sleek W223 mules that have been spotted are in fact some sort of svelte chop of the S.

They could just revive the C217 with no changes except MB.OS, and I would be more than satisfied.
Also an S65 4matic pls. Upgrade that 9-MCT to handle more torque.

 

[Merc1]

Less mass = less kinetic energy = less force transfer. If you get hit by a car weighing more you'll have a directly proportional increase in kinetic energy.
Of course it's not as important as speed (which would increase the kinetic energy by the square).

Basically if you're getting hit by a car going 40mph, you'd rather it be a 1.5 ton hatchback than a 3 ton humvee

That’s crazy nonsense man, you’re being hit by a moving vehicle and it doesn’t matter how much that vehicles weighs. Either way you’re fcuked. I believe what you’re talking about is if a vehicle hits a stationary object not a pedestrian. A lightweight car at 40 mph is going to send you flying in the air with injuries to match.

M

 

[kiki voinea]

Completely different vehicles. MB obviously felt the business case for a 2+2 GT was stronger than another S Coupe. Though I am hopeful that the sleek W223 mules that have been spotted are in fact some sort of svelte chop of the S.

And now we have the reason why S coupe was killed. Both SL and GT having 2+2 seating , an S coupe would have been cannibalised

 

[Merc1]

Neither the SL or GT has a usable back seat, it's on paper only. I don't see how the S, which had a real back seat would have been affected.

M

 

[kiki voinea]

I'm really curious if there is any statistic around there for how ofter the rear seats of a sporty coupe car are really used.

When I had E cabrio , I used it like , 10 times per year. At most.

It's like a frunk. Better to have it , but not really used. Ok for kids , but in this case , 911/GT/SL are just fine for them.

 

[Matski]

I'm really curious if there is any statistic around there for how ofter the rear seats of a sporty coupe car are really used.

The UK's department for transport conducts a national transport survey regularly. Some of the data they produce indicates number of occupants per vehicle for various reasons for travel

Average occupants per vehicle:

Percentage of journeys with just the driver in the vehicle:

Given, this is of all vehicle types (including 7 seaters), and the number of people in the vehicle averages out at less than two, and the majority of journeys are a single occupant, the chances of 2+2's ever using the back seats is very low. Most vehicles aren't using their backseats most of the time - many aren't even using the passenger seat most of the time.

 

[empower77]

Neither the SL or GT has a usable back seat, it's on paper only. I don't see how the S, which had a real back seat would have been affected.

M

To be fair, the W213 coupe’s back seat was more spacious than the S coupe’s. The C217’s rear seats weren’t meant for full size adults for long distances.

 

[Serpens]

And now we have the reason why S coupe was killed. Both SL and GT having 2+2 seating , an S coupe would have been cannibalised

The S-class coupe was killed because it was a slow seller, that's it. The convertible version, which usually brought in outsized margins, was even worse. China doesn't care for those body styles unless they're sports cars.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

The S-class coupe was killed because it was a slow seller, that's it. The convertible version, which usually brought in outsized margins, was even worse. China doesn't care for those body styles unless they're sports cars.

Its a shame, because they're f#cking beautiful. If there was ever a car I'd want to cross continents on, it'd be that. Because lets face it, I'm never going to be driving my "sports car" in anger anywhere, and I'd rather it just be comfortable on these cratered UK roads.

 

[Satanicom]

Indeed.

That C217 is one beauty piece of engineering.

Look
Interior and build quality
Ride quality

I was driven in S560 coupe a few years ago, and i can't believe how smooth and comfy drive can be & yet sporty feeling. Truly premium experience in pair with bentley.

Seats, all leather, simply 2-3 levels above current sl/amg gt cars. This GT and SL should have exclusive interior and totally unique layout. I was in GT and his interior is in pair with CLE coupe.

 

[kiki voinea]

I genuinely can't name a person that does not like C217...

The new GT on the other hand....

 

[leylandi]

It is the same platform

My question is : who is more "representative" ?

Because I feel both fail to do their "purpose"

The GT is does not look so sports-car , due to the weight and lack of power increase overall

The SL does look sportier than it should be....

I personally feel like they milked both at the max , by not giving a cabrio for the GT , and also removing the iconic hard top of the SL.

The previous GT platform was based on the SLS model. The new GT's platform is also new.

 

[Merc1]

To be fair, the W213 coupe’s back seat was more spacious than the S coupe’s. The C217’s rear seats weren’t meant for full size adults for long distances.

Yet the S Coupe back seat was still a real seat and bigger than the GT/SL back sear no matter how you slice it. I’ve sat in them many times, just fine for most distances.

M

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I genuinely can't name a person that does not like C217...

The new GT on the other hand....

Nobody who's driven the car really dislikes it though.

 

[GTA45E]

The SL and GT are a totally different class of vehicle to the S-coupe and should not compared in the same breath. This comparative discussion with the S-Coupe is just pure nonsense to begin with.

To also compare the SL and GT with the C-Class or CLE is just crude and course.

The S-Class coupe is a luxury car. Its interior features ornate elaborate details designed to cosset and pamper its occupants. The SL and GT are sports Grand-Touring cars. Sports car interiors are designed to be a bit raw, without the ornate luxury details, stripped down with more aggressive shapes. This is designed to engage the driver. The two cars are not in the same league whatsoever.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The SL and GT are a totally different class of vehicle to the S-coupe and should not compared in the same breath. This comparative discussion with the S-Coupe is just pure nonsense to begin with.

To also compare the SL and GT with the C-Class or CLE is just crud and course.

The S-Class coupe is a luxury car. Its interior features ornate elaborate details designed to cosset and pamper its occupants. The SL and GT are sports Grand-Touring cars. Sports car interiors are designed to be a bit raw, without the ornate luxury details, stripped down with more aggressive shapes. This is designed to engage the driver. The two cars are not in the same league whatsoever.

Agreed. They have made the ride more pliant than the previous generation and added 2 seats, but it's an entirely different proposition.