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The two open-top extremities of the extended Mercedes-Benz family range - the smart fortwo and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet - have been put on sale no more than two days apart from each other.
But if the small two-seater had a starting price of around 15,000 euros ($16,300), the larger and infinitely more luxurious S63 Cabrio 4MATIC costs more than ten times that. 187,484.5 euro (the equivalent of $203,000), to be more exact. As always, the launch prices apply to the German market and include a 19% VAT, so expect to see significantly different numbers in other countries.
The more accessible version of the first luxury cabriolet from Mercedes-Benz in a long time, the S500 Cabrio, comes in at a more reasonable 139,051.5 euro (about $150,000), but its smaller V8 engine still offers more than decent performance figures: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes 4.6 seconds (3.9 seconds for the AMG version), and they both have a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Starting with April 4, the top model of the S-Class Cabrio family will also become available. We’re talking about the nefarious S65 Cabrio with its 6.0-liter V12 engine and rear-wheel-drive madness, as well as a price tag that should exceed the 250,000 euro ($270,000) mark.
The new S-Class Cabrio comes with a host of standard equipment including the COMAND Online infotainment system, the intelligent THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control or the LED Intelligent Light System. As is always the case with such vehicles, no matter how extensive the list of standard features, the one presenting the optional ones is always going to be at least twice the size.
The new S-Class Cabrio makes no exception, offering such comfort features like the AIRCAP (an electrically operated deflector that extends from the windshield frame and pushes the cold outside air over the heads of the passengers) or the AIRSCARF (warm air diffusers built in the seats, under the headrests) in exchange for considerable sums of money.
There are also lots of different trim levels and visual packages that tweak the interior and exterior design of the car, but you can find more detailed info in the press release below.
The more accessible version of the first luxury cabriolet from Mercedes-Benz in a long time, the S500 Cabrio, comes in at a more reasonable 139,051.5 euro (about $150,000), but its smaller V8 engine still offers more than decent performance figures: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes 4.6 seconds (3.9 seconds for the AMG version), and they both have a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Starting with April 4, the top model of the S-Class Cabrio family will also become available. We’re talking about the nefarious S65 Cabrio with its 6.0-liter V12 engine and rear-wheel-drive madness, as well as a price tag that should exceed the 250,000 euro ($270,000) mark.
The new S-Class Cabrio comes with a host of standard equipment including the COMAND Online infotainment system, the intelligent THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control or the LED Intelligent Light System. As is always the case with such vehicles, no matter how extensive the list of standard features, the one presenting the optional ones is always going to be at least twice the size.
The new S-Class Cabrio makes no exception, offering such comfort features like the AIRCAP (an electrically operated deflector that extends from the windshield frame and pushes the cold outside air over the heads of the passengers) or the AIRSCARF (warm air diffusers built in the seats, under the headrests) in exchange for considerable sums of money.
There are also lots of different trim levels and visual packages that tweak the interior and exterior design of the car, but you can find more detailed info in the press release below.
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