Returning to S-class. Debating between 2021+ S580 sedan versus 2019+ S560 coupes.
I drive a decent amount for work on suboptimal roads. I enjoy a good powertrain, but I err a bit towards comfort over sport. It would be only my SO and I the majority of the time.
I've owned an S550 coupe (good car, traded only to try different things) and an S63 AMG coupe (hated the suspension and transmission, and traded it because of this).
I miss S-class cars.
Finding a solid 2019+ CPO S560 coupe with all or most of what I want in the same car -- Burmester High-End 3D which was excellent in my S63, HUD, Warmth and Comfort package, acceptable color options, etc -- is difficult. Finding a used 2019+ non-CPO and working out travel and PPI and the rest is logistically difficult.
I've been toying with the idea of trying an S-class sedan for the first time. I've not owned a sedan in forever, as my last many cars have been various German-made coupes or sportbacks. The idea of prioritizing the comfort and quality to that degree, though, with the 2021+ S-class refresh, is intriguing.
Though handsome cars, the lines aren't quite as evocative to me as lighter colors on the S coupes are, nor are they intended to be.
Did anyone else ever weigh the two? If so, what was your decision-making process? Do you have any regrets? Input welcome.
I drive a decent amount for work on suboptimal roads. I enjoy a good powertrain, but I err a bit towards comfort over sport. It would be only my SO and I the majority of the time.
I've owned an S550 coupe (good car, traded only to try different things) and an S63 AMG coupe (hated the suspension and transmission, and traded it because of this).
I miss S-class cars.
Finding a solid 2019+ CPO S560 coupe with all or most of what I want in the same car -- Burmester High-End 3D which was excellent in my S63, HUD, Warmth and Comfort package, acceptable color options, etc -- is difficult. Finding a used 2019+ non-CPO and working out travel and PPI and the rest is logistically difficult.
I've been toying with the idea of trying an S-class sedan for the first time. I've not owned a sedan in forever, as my last many cars have been various German-made coupes or sportbacks. The idea of prioritizing the comfort and quality to that degree, though, with the 2021+ S-class refresh, is intriguing.
Though handsome cars, the lines aren't quite as evocative to me as lighter colors on the S coupes are, nor are they intended to be.
Did anyone else ever weigh the two? If so, what was your decision-making process? Do you have any regrets? Input welcome.



I drive a decent amount for work on suboptimal roads. I enjoy a good powertrain, but I err a bit towards comfort over sport. It would be only my SO and I the majority of the time.
I've owned an S550 coupe (good car, traded only to try different things) and an S63 AMG coupe (hated the suspension and transmission, and traded it because of this).
I miss S-class cars.
Finding a solid 2019+ CPO S560 coupe with all or most of what I want in the same car -- Burmester High-End 3D which was excellent in my S63, HUD, Warmth and Comfort package, acceptable color options, etc -- is difficult. Finding a used 2019+ non-CPO and working out travel and PPI and the rest is logistically difficult.
I've been toying with the idea of trying an S-class sedan for the first time. I've not owned a sedan in forever, as my last many cars have been various German-made coupes or sportbacks. The idea of prioritizing the comfort and quality to that degree, though, with the 2021+ S-class refresh, is intriguing.
Though handsome cars, the lines aren't quite as evocative to me as lighter colors on the S coupes are, nor are they intended to be.
Did anyone else ever weigh the two? If so, what was your decision-making process? Do you have any regrets? Input welcome.



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Very likely the experience is still close to a S-Class sedan but with a sportier touch as they think coupe customers would want a slightly more playful vehicle than a sedan? I guess the weight difference also comes to play. Does the vehicle have all the suspension upgrades when you compare both the sedan and coupe?




I drive a decent amount for work on suboptimal roads. I enjoy a good powertrain, but I err a bit towards comfort over sport. It would be only my SO and I the majority of the time.
I've owned an S550 coupe (good car, traded only to try different things) and an S63 AMG coupe (hated the suspension and transmission, and traded it because of this).
I miss S-class cars.
Finding a solid 2019+ CPO S560 coupe with all or most of what I want in the same car -- Burmester High-End 3D which was excellent in my S63, HUD, Warmth and Comfort package, acceptable color options, etc -- is difficult. Finding a used 2019+ non-CPO and working out travel and PPI and the rest is logistically difficult.
I've been toying with the idea of trying an S-class sedan for the first time. I've not owned a sedan in forever, as my last many cars have been various German-made coupes or sportbacks. The idea of prioritizing the comfort and quality to that degree, though, with the 2021+ S-class refresh, is intriguing.
Though handsome cars, the lines aren't quite as evocative to me as lighter colors on the S coupes are, nor are they intended to be.
Did anyone else ever weigh the two? If so, what was your decision-making process? Do you have any regrets? Input welcome.







No kids. Only SO. Coupe is doable. I enjoyed mine. Sedan is so, so very quality, though.
Feel like:
1. If I buy a coupe, I'll enjoy the aesthetics, relative rarity, and GT nature of the coupe but miss MBUX / slightly quieter interior / softer ride / technology / "fresher" interior design.
2. If I buy a sedan, I'll enjoy those same things but miss the aesthetics, relative rarity, and GT nature of the coupe.
Will only be choosing one for now.
A difficult decision. All thoughts and perspectives welcome.




No kids. Only SO. Coupe is doable. I enjoyed mine. Sedan is so, so very quality, though.
Feel like:
1. If I buy a coupe, I'll enjoy the aesthetics, relative rarity, and GT nature of the coupe but miss MBUX / slightly quieter interior / softer ride / technology / "fresher" interior design.
2. If I buy a sedan, I'll enjoy those same things but miss the aesthetics, relative rarity, and GT nature of the coupe.
Will only be choosing one for now.
A difficult decision. All thoughts and perspectives welcome.
No, you will not miss MBUX so much IMO. MBUX sucks no matter what, but the W222 infotainment sucks even more... soo it's kinda less than ideal in both cases but not much gain with MBUX. Wireless carplay is the only thing I'd personally miss technologically in the W223 vs W222. Other than that, you'll appreciate the screens layout and physical buttons a little more in the coupe (love the dashboard especially with piano black and red leather). I almost bought one a few years ago but ended up in a sedan in the end.
Last edited by S_W222; Apr 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM.
No, you will not miss MBUX so much IMO. MBUX sucks no matter what, but the W222 infotainment sucks even more... soo it's kinda less than ideal in both cases but not much gain with MBUX. Wireless carplay is the only thing I'd personally miss technologically in the W223 vs W222. Other than that, you'll appreciate the screens layout and physical buttons a little more in the coupe (love the dashboard especially with piano black and red leather). I almost bought one a few years ago but ended up in a sedan in the end.




Last edited by S_W222; Apr 18, 2025 at 06:25 PM.
Have come across a 2022 S 580 sedan at a little over average mileage -- mid-50s -- but at a competitive price, good color palette, and optioned very well.
While open to a sedan, I do prefer a coupe. But it would have to be: 2019+ CPO, a clean CarFax, under ~60,000 miles or so, with one of the higher-end interior leather options offered, with a HUD, with driver assistance and warmth/comfort packages, and with the Burmester 3-D option that wasn't commonly included.
Suppose it's wrong to feel like I may not reliably come across such a thing in the lower-volume coupe? Have been looking for 1-2 months and hesitant to potentially pass up good sedan options.
Have come across a 2022 S 580 sedan at a little over average mileage -- mid-50s -- but at a competitive price, good color palette, and optioned very well.
While open to a sedan, I do prefer a coupe. But it would have to be: 2019+ CPO, a clean CarFax, under ~60,000 miles or so, with one of the higher-end interior leather options offered, with a HUD, with driver assistance and warmth/comfort packages, and with the Burmester 3-D option that wasn't commonly included.
Suppose it's wrong to feel like I may not reliably come across such a thing in the lower-volume coupe? Have been looking for 1-2 months and hesitant to potentially pass up good sedan options.
I suppose you can also option magic body control on the coupe?
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