MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse Coupe Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The concept of a personal luxury coupe was not new for Mercedes-Benz when it introduced the 2015 S-Class Coupe. Yet, it tried to compete with the luxury segment, exceeding the carmaker's premium status.

Two years after the model's introduction, the carmaker has decided to introduce an upgraded version. Usually, the German carmaker added a facelift four years after a model introduction, which was a sign that the sales were not going that well.

At the front, the car sported a new bumper and apron that offered a chrome-plated front splitter and wide air scoops. Moreover, the dynamic look was enhanced by new side skirts and chrome-plated twin exhaust trims with a V12 look. One of the most visible upgrades was at the back, where the taillamps received OLED technology. Each lamp featured 66 ultra-flat Organic LEDs that enhanced the car's rear look. As an option, the AMG line sported ten-spoke 20" light-alloy wheels.

Inside, the new dashboard featured two 12.3" displays, one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. Since they were protected behind a common glass panel, they gave the sensation of a continuous display that covered three-quarters of the dash panel. In addition, a tall center console created individual spaces for the driver and the side passenger, which was extended to the rear. Thus, despite the big and wide stance, it was a four-seater.

Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz installed new powerplants to comply with the Euro6 emission standards. It introduced the 9G-Tronic (nine-speed) automatic transmission almost for the entire range. The AMG version, though, used the older seven-speed gearbox, which could withstand the higher torque of the performance-oriented powerplant.

The coupe version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was introduced at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It replaced the previous CL-class in the German's stable. It was built to compete against Bentley Continental GT.

The show-off market consisted of luxury and opulent vehicles. And what a better way to show off than by embedding 47 Swarovski crystals into each headlight of the car, as an option. The S-Class coupe was designed and sold for those who were driving their own regular, 4-door S-Class on the road even if they were driving alone in the car most of the time. It was a personal luxury coupe.

Designed on a shortened wheelbase of the flagship S-Class, the S-Coupe featured frameless door windows, a sculptured side profile, and an arched greenhouse over the 2+2 interior. An AMG style grille with a 3D design mesh supported the center, big, three-pointed-star badge. In the rear, an underbody diffuser was installed between the two, big, squared exhausts.

Inside, the interior dome light was garnished with more Swarovski crystals. The bolstered front seats offered plenty of comfort for the front passengers. The dashboard featured big screens for the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. The electrochromic glass-roof could have been tinted at the touch of a button.

For the suspension, the S-Class coupe has received a clever feature that allowed the car to lean in when turning, like a bicycle or motorcycle on bends. The MAGIC BODY CONTROL that detected bumps and potholes in the road ahead, adjusting the suspension dampers.