2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Chicago IL

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Chicago IL

Engine Specs

This reborn S-class cabriolet is available in three models, which mirror those of the coupe: the 449-hp S550 with a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V-8, the AMG S63 with its 577-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8, and the AMG S65 featuring a twin-turbo V-12 making 621 horsepower as well as 738 lb-ft of torque. The S550 coupe comes standard with all-wheel drive but the S550 cabriolet is rear-wheel drive, the thinking being that it’s likely to sell predominantly in warm-weather climates.

Interior

Lowering or raising the roof can be done at speeds up to 37 mph, via a button located under the center armrest lid—which can open to the right or the left, allowing access for either front-seat occupant. Top down, the S-class cabriolet looks almost like a speedboat for the street—although that impression may have been engendered by the color scheme of the S550 we’re driving: white with a navy-blue top and a porcelain-and-deep-blue interior. Given that the interior is open to public display, potential owners might want to give extra thought to color choice, particularly since Mercedes offers six interior schemes, complemented by four roof-fabric choices (blue, dark red, beige, and black).

Release Date

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe S550 Cabriolet - $143,945