S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Spyshots] 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet

[Oney]

I bet on this one.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

That autobild rear end is from an Audi.

 

[SKY]

I don´t think the clay model is the S-Coupe. If something is clear on these spy pics, is that the rearlights are horizontal, unlike the S-Class ones.

I pretty much like the sportier intentions comments. I hope we can see a more distinctive interior when compared to the S-Class.

BTW, what if the S-Concept we see on Geneva that SCOTT talked about is the S-Coupe?

 

[sorruk]

When I first saw theses pictures there was something familiar. Even though they are not competition at all there are same styling characteristics in common IMO. The sidewindows shape and the c pillars look similar.

 

[Wolfgang]

BTW, what if the S-Concept we see on Geneva that SCOTT talked about is the S-Coupe?

Could well be. Here's an article talking about Aston Martin inspired rear styling?


Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe caught

Tipped to be called the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, the replacement for the seven-year-old CL-Class has been snapped exclusively for the first time.

The extra-large luxury coupe will return to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class line-up, just as the E-Class Coupe usurped the CLK-Class in 2009.

Revealing a similar front end to the all-new sixth-generation S-Class sedan caught almost undisguised yesterday, the coupe sports an even larger, lower and wider front grille, with a more steeply raked body.

The new S-Class Coupe flaunts an even higher and more sweeping beltline than the sedan, and bulged rear haunches. Rear styling appears strikingly similar to an Aston Martin, with wide, low tail-lights melding into a bootlid with an in-built aerodynamic ‘lip’.

As with the current CL-Class, frameless doors and a B-pillarless body continue as hallmarks of the flagship Mercedes-Benz coupe.

Compared with the outgoing CL-Class, the new S-Class Coupe is expected to sell at a similar $50K premium over the sedan, with a range of pricetags from $350-$550K.

While the next-generation S-Class sedan will debut later this year, this S-Class Coupe is in the very early stages of on-road testing and isn’t expected until 2014.

Both will be a showcase of Mercedes-Benz engineering, previewing safety and equipment technology that will eventually filter down into mainstream models.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/215414/mercedes-benz-s-class-coupe-caught/

 

[lukeswiss]

For me it looks very Aston Martin atm, though I'm sure once the camo is off it'll look otherwise.

 

[Merc1]

Compared with the outgoing CL-Class, the new S-Class Coupe is expected to sell at a similar $50K premium over the sedan, with a range of pricetags from $350-$550K.

Yeah right! NO way this is true.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

Yeah right! NO way this is true.

M

Agreed, doubt that's MBUSA pricing. Suspect the author of that article, Daniel DeGasperi, is based in Australia?

 

[lukeswiss]

Agreed, doubt that's MBUSA pricing. Suspect the author of that article, Daniel DeGasperi, is based in Australia?

It's Australian pricing .com.au .... it's probably not that far off.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Yes, codenamed A222, but not yet greenlit. Could make production, or not.

This would explain why the CL may be going down a sportier route.

 

[SCOTT27]

The rear is very reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz Coupe concept from the late nineties which previewed the S-Klasse W220 and CL W215.
But yes I do see the comparison with the Laguna Coupe.

 

[Merc1]

Our spy photographer even posits that this will be "the best-looking car from Mercedes-Benz in ages."

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/19/new-mercedes-benz-s-class-coupe-spied-in-revealing-state-of-dres/

Gulp!

M

 

[Wolfgang]

The rear is very reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz Coupe concept from the late nineties which previewed the S-Klasse W220 and CL W215.

That's the 1996 F200 Imagination.

 

[lukeswiss]

That's the 1996 F200 Imagination.

View attachment 15632

Cool ! this is sitting in the MB Museum in Stuttgart. I always find it interesting how they may use various detailing from the past... especially from concept cars.

 

[AHall]

looks like another less than desirable design for the CL. For me the W215 was the best looking CL. The W216 was a disappointment for me and sales will probably show the preference of the W215 over the W216.

 

[Will]

This is going to be one expensive looking car

 

[Pagani]

Seems ironic to me that it is right when the names are joined up (S Class and S Coupe) that the sedan and coupe start looking very completely different. The CL appears at least a size down on the S Class and has a much more Aston-Martin feeling to it (or better, 6-Series coupe or Jaguar XK). The new S-Coupe appears much lower, and I am almost tempted to say it looks based on the E-Class. I pray that it isn't.

 

[Serpens]

looks like another less than desirable design for the CL. For me the W215 was the best looking CL. The W216 was a disappointment for me and sales will probably show the preference of the W215 over the W216.

That would not be a fair comparison given the economic climate both these cars were in at debut. For the record, I love the W216.

 

[Merc1]

That would not be a fair comparison given the economic climate both these cars were in at debut. For the record, I love the W216.

Finally someone gets this.

M

 

[Pagani]

It seems much of the height trim comes out of the greenhouse. It is something I like: the past CLS always made the CL look stodgy because the greenhouse was higher. The CL being B-pillar-less, perception of suffocation should not be an issue.

Most likely this car now should also weigh less than the S-Class by a wider margin than before. I cannot wait for the AMGs. CL65 4matic!