Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabrio
(UK)
Mercedes' new S-Class
Cabriolet is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from
£ 110,120 for the S 500 AMG Line model.
First deliveries will start
this summer when customers will receive either their AMG Line version or
Mercedes-AMG model with choices spanning across three engines.
First up there's the S 500,
powered by a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 with an output of 455 PS, followed by the
585 PS Mercedes-AMG S 63 version and the range-topping S 65 with its 630 PS
6.0-liter twin-turbo V12.
In terms of performance, the
S 500 can hit 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, whereas the S 63 and S 65 can
claim 4.2 and 4.1 seconds respectively. As for top speed, all three versions
are electronically limited to 250 km/h though customers can increase
the top speed to 299 km/h with the optional AMG Driver's package -
costing £ 2,760 for the S 63 and £ 765 for the S 65.
Even when opting for the
"entry-level" S 500 Cabrio model, UK customers will still enjoy
standard features such as the AMG body-styling, 19" wheels, LED headlights
with Intelligent Lighting System and Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, AIRMATIC
air suspension with continuously variable damping control, satellite navigation
with COMAND Online system including dual 12.3-inch TFT displays, AIRSCARF
neck-level heating, AIRCAP, comfort heated and ventilated seats with electric
operation and memory function, heated rear seats, leather upholstery,
intelligent climate control and an automatic boot separator.
Standard equipment on the S
63 however includes a matte silver front splitter and AMG radiator grille, AMG
chrome-plated twin tailpipes, ‘V8 BITURBO’ lettering on the front wings,
19-inch AMG alloys, the Burmester surround sound system with 13 speakers,
Driving Assistance package, AMG sports exhaust system and Nappa leather
upholstery.
Now, if you think Mercedes
could not fit any more standard equipment into the S-Class Cabrio, you need to
check out the S 65 AMG which comes with an LED Intelligent Light System with
Swarovski crystals, AMG Sports exhaust, 20" alloys, 'V12 BITURBO'
lettering, designo Exclusive Nappa leather with diamond quilting, illuminated
door sill panels with 'AMG' lettering, heated steering wheel, Night View
Assist, head-up display and the top of the line 23-speaker Burmester 3D
surround sound system.
There's also a £ 3,180
Driving Assistance Package you can order on the S 500, which consists of a 360
camera, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Brake Assist
System with Junction Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Pilot and Stop&Go
Pilot, PRE-SAFE Brake with pedestrian detection and PRE-SAFE PLUS. If you
select this option along with the Premium package (£ 4,998), costs will go down
to £ 2,295.
The AMG Night package is
only available on S 63 & 65 models and for £ 795 adds a high-gloss black AMG
front apron, two black chrome-finished twin tailpipe trim elements, exterior
mirror housings, AMG side sill panels and a high-gloss black AMG rear apron.
As for the optional AMG
Exterior Carbon Fiber package, it costs no fewer than £ 5,000 and adds a carbon
fiber finish to the AMG front apron, exterior mirror housings and the AMG side
sill panels and rear apron.
