Now on the seventh generation, Mercedes-Benz’ S-Class is renowned for being the best full-size luxury sedan that the German automaker produces, and one of the best in the world. It’s a status symbol and statement of excellence. Did you know, though, that for those who like to drive rather than be driven, Mercedes-Benz also make the S-Class Coupe and Convertible? Formerly known as the CL-Class, these two-door Grand Tourers returned to S-Class badging from 2014 onwards. Here’s one such car, a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, with just 20,500 miles on the clock, and being an AMG variant, you can be sure that it packs a punch.

Exterior and Interior

Draped in a very understated shade of dark green, this 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG exudes class with the little details, that include Swarovski crystal headlamp accents, 20-inch 5-spoke AMG wheels and a very smooth silhouette, courtesy of the blacked-out B-pillars that give it an almost pillarless coupe appearance. AMG and V8 Bi-Turbo badging discretely highlight its potency on the road, as does the S63 badge on the rear. The Night View Assist Plus Package ensures enhanced visibility under dark and stormy conditions, allowing you to drive along with confidence no matter the road. The interior is where things really get interesting, as you’ve got a primarily white color theme with exclusive upholstery, Porcelain Dynamica headliner, illuminated door sills, keyless entry and the mbrace system that allows easy remote access to this car via your smartphone. Once you’re inside, you can enjoy a host of tech toys, including heated steering wheel, front and center arm rests, front and rear seats and the Warmth & Comfort package, as well as dual-zone climate control. Your music will sound great through the Burmester surround sound system, and the high-tech dual-screen set-up for the instrument cluster and infotainment system will be a talking point for everyone who travels in the car. Moving on to safety, we’ve got a lot here as well, including Driver Assistance Package, Active Blind Spot Assistance, Pre-Safe with pedestrian recognition, Cross-Traffic Assistance and Rear-End Collision Detection, apart from the usual cruise control, speed limiter and suite of airbags. This is an S-Class after all, and it’s got to pack the very latest from Mercedes-Benz’ tech toybox at the time it was built.

Engine

You’re going to want all that tech, as under the hood of this 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG lies a potent 5.5L twin turbocharged V8 engine that spits out 536hp and 590lb-ft, granting zero to sixty sprints in the mid four second range, and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Drive is sent to all four wheels via an AMG Speedshift 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.