Geneva 2014: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

Just to be sure that nobody would confuse it with the Acura CL, Mercedes is now calling it the S-Class Coupe.







Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

More by Cameron Aubernon

Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 40 comments
  • Stanczyk Stanczyk on Mar 06, 2014

    Proper full-size coupe ! .. nobody produce these things today .. (Cadillac should prepare car of this size [yeah, call it Eldorado..] .. but I've noticed little problem: why this car has a shmancy-fancy-blinky grill that looks like this one from cheap CLA-hipster-mobile .. .. ?!?

  • 300zx_guy 300zx_guy on Mar 06, 2014

    As a fan of large coupes, I think the exterior looks great, until you get around back, not a fan of the chrome unibrow over the taillights (though better than the dual brows on the Buick Verano). Interior is more appropriate for the S class sedan, seems like a mismatch in a sleek coupe. As for the BMW 6-series comparisons, I think this is aiming a rung above the 6-series. Like maybe if BMW does a new 8-series.

  • Kjhkjlhkjhkljh kljhjkhjklhkjh I own my house 100% paid for at age 52. the answer is still NO.-28k (realistically) would take 8 years to offset my gas truck even with its constant repair bills (thanks chevy)-Still takes too long to charge UNTIL solidsate batteries are a thing and 80% in 15 minutes becomes a reality (for ME anyways, i get others are willing to wait)For the rest of the market, especially people in dense cityscape, apartments dens rentals it just isnt feasible yet IMO.
  • ToolGuy I do like the fuel economy of a 6-cylinder engine. 😉
  • Carson D I'd go with the RAV4. It will last forever, and someone will pay you for it if you ever lose your survival instincts.
  • THX1136 A less expensive EV would make it more attractive. For the record, I've never purchased a brand new vehicle as I have never been able to afford anything but used. I think the same would apply to an EV. I also tend to keep a vehicle way longer than most folks do - 10+ years. If there was a more affordable one right now then other things come to bear. There are currently no chargers in my immediate area (town of 16K). I don't know if I can afford to install the necessary electrical service to put one in my car port right now either. Other than all that, I would want to buy what I like from a cosmetic standpoint. That would be a Charger EV which, right now, doesn't exist and I couldn't afford anyway. I would not buy an EV just to be buying an EV. Nothing against them either. Most of my constraints are purely financial being 71 with a disabled wife and on a fixed income.
  • ToolGuy Two more thoughts, ok three:a) Will this affordable EV have expressive C/D pillars, detailing on the rocker panels and many many things happening around the headlamps? Asking for a friend.b) Will this affordable EV have interior soft touch plastics and materials lifted directly from a European luxury sedan? Because if it does not, the automotive journalists are going to mention it and that will definitely spoil my purchase decision.c) Whatever the nominal range is, I need it to be 2 miles more, otherwise no deal. (+2 rule is iterative)
Next