does anyone know how many 2017 S65s were manufactured? how many coupes vs cabriolets? and what is the last S/N known?

 

I was told by someone within Mercedes back in 2020 that they "Sold" 39 2019 S65 Coupes and that there were about 4 or 5 more for sale. So it looks like approximately 44 or so S65 coupes for 2019. I have no idea about S65 Convertibles. I picked up My 2019 S65 Coupe in September 2019 via European delivery. It was manufactured in May 2019. Since they switched to 2020 models in June 2019, I would expect mine is one of the last ones ever made. There's a rumor that one senior executive got Mercedes to make them a 2020 S65 Coupe. It would be very unusual and no one could verify it. So who knows... They are fantastic cars. Hopefully you can find one for sale and grab it.

 

i have never seen any S65, coupe or cabriolet, after 2017 model year. I see you got yours via Euro delivery. Is it possible they sold those MY only in Europe? If you don't mind my asking, what is your VIN; i'm wondering how it compares to mine [WDDXK7KB9HA030013].
I also see you have/had an S650 cabriolet. That's the model i was looking for when i bought the S65--i could not rationalize the price differential between the S65 vs S650 when they are virtually identical cars except for the badging [and luggage]. Am i missing other differences? The asking prices from dealers for the S650 were completely unrealistic IMHO and now they are dropping significantly. My VIN is later than those of S650 cabs i've seen for sale.

 

My 2019 S65 Coupe VIN is WDDXJ7KB5KA040354
My 2017 S650 Maybach Cabriolet VIN is WDDXK7KB1HA027736

MBZ did sell model years 2018 and 2019 S65 Coupes and Cabriolets in the U.S.
Since The refresh in 2018 significantly increased the power and other features on the S63 Coupe and Cabriolets, the power difference between the two became much smaller. So many opted for the S63 over the S65 variants. Hence so few S65 coupes and Cabs were sold in the U.S. in 2018 and 2019.
Mine is a U.S. spec, U.S. registered S65 Coupe that was ordered from a U.S. dealer - only picked up in Stuttgart via the European delivery program. Thereafter it was shipped to the U.S.
The S650 Cabriolet is a very special car. Only 300 were made. Of the 300, only 75 made it to the U.S. (they were in red, white and blue). Mine is one of the 25 blue ones. It's based on a 2017 S65 Cab with several upgrades in trim. leather, etc. It also has softer engine mapping and a more quiet exhaust. The original sticker price of my S65 Coupe was $248,000. 2019 S65 Convertibles were approximately $265,000 depending on options. The 2017 S650 Maybach was stickered at $348,000. They were priced too high and for that reason they didn't sell. They were priced at the same price as the Bentley Continental GTC (Cab) and only $40,000 cheaper than the Rolls Royce Dawn (CAB). Since the Maybach is really an ultra luxury Mercedes and the Maybach name at the time did not have the Cashe' of a Bentley or a Rolls, they didn't sell. I purchased mine used (2 years old) with 720 miles on it for $215,000. With crazy prices of today's cars, I am not sure what they would sell for, but i'm guessing that a low mileage clean Maybach S650 Cab would still sell in the low to mid 200K. Even though the Maybach S650 and The S65 Coupe basically share the same platform, the Maybach is much more refined in every way (as it should be). Had they been priced at $299,000 I think they would have sold well. (My opinion). Personally, I love the S650 Cab. I think it's much better built than the Bentley, drives much nicer, the quality of the build, fit and finish are far superior and I believe it will hold it's value better over time. Everyone who has driven with me in it is amazed at how beautiful and refined it is, especially the interior. The S65 Coupe is also amazing, only different. I definitely prefer it over the new SL63 that just came out.

 

Here are a few pics of the Maybach S650 Cab. The level of detail is simply outstanding.

 

Thanks for the info and the photos. Your 650S is the color combo i prefer. I'm assuming i couldn't interest you in parting with it--let me know if i'm wrong. I agree with your comparison to the Bentley. I had a GTC, and while it was a very nice car, i prefer the S65 for a variety of reasons. Your S65 is a beauty also. I like it with the panamerica grille. before my S65 Cab, i had a CL63 coupe. I was looking for an S63 cab with 4WD since i live in the northeast, but i couldn't pass up the 65 when i came across it. i see you have a front license plate mount for your coupe. i'm not aware that there is a front mount for the S65 Cabriolet except maybe if you drill which i prefer to avoid. In Ny, a front plate is required; i've adopted the mount that uses the tow opening.
Thx again.

 

My S650 Cab is not for sale. Neither is the S65 Coupe. I like them too much. And besides, there is nothing out there today that I would prefer over those two cars. The cab does come with a front license plate mount. However, it was never mounted. In CA you technically need a front license plate as well, but its rarely enforced. So most of us who have specialty cars don't mount it. The coupe has a front license plate mount as well. I'm not sure if it required drilling into the bumper. It was installed in Germany before I took possession of the car. In Europe, a front license plate was required, hence they installed it.

 

I have a 2019 S65 Cabriolet in paint to sample Ruby Black with burgundy top and carbon ceramic brakes and black piano with flowing lines trim and I absolutely adore this car. MSRP was approx $277,000. I am yet to see another post facelift 2018 or 2019 S65 cabriolet. The 2019s are more special because they have the latest self updating 4G command/navigation system currently offered in the G63. I would guess no more than 20 of those were sold in 2019 as Mercedes was actively fazing out the AMG V12. Ironically my license plate is LAST V12.

 

haa. Nice to meet you.
Would you care to share some pictures of your S65 Cab? I'd love to see them. On a side not, I only recall seeing one or two 2019 S65 Cabs when I visited the various dealers at that time. Thus, i'm guessing your is very rare indeed.

 

Here are some photos:

https://mbworld.org/g/album/27834410

 

@haa. Your S65 Cab is a beauty. enjoy it.

 

Absolutely beautiful cars! wow

 

My database shows a total of 40 S65 Cabriolets delivered worldwide in 2019, with 13 of those delivered to the US. I see only one of those with 897U Ruby Black paint, so that must be yours.

 

Can you check how many 2019 S65 coupes were sold in the U.S. and worldwide. I was told the number is around 45 for the U.S.

 

My database has 71 S65 Coupes delivered worldwide for 2019 model year, with 36 of those delivered to US.

 

I always knew that car was rare but had no idea it was that rare!! wow! Thank you for the info!
Do you happen to have the numbers for all the S65 Cab and Coupes per year (2016-2019)?

 

Thanks. Wow, rarer than I thought. Can you share what database you are looking at?

 

In my opinion the most significant difference on the 2018 and 2019 S65 Cab is the suspension. The 2017 and prior used an AMG specific AirMatic system, The 2018 and 2019 used the MBC with Curve Function suspension system. Our 2017 has the 4G module but none of the other 2018 updates.

 

The database is my own. I have methods for extracting data from EPC.