Let's Help Our Forum Member Find the Right C63S

Let’s Help Our Forum Member Find the Right C63S

By Jonathon Klein - April 28, 2015

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One of our forum members has finally decided to join the Mercedes-Benz circle for the first time, so he’s trading in his 2013 Shelby GT500 for a new C63S AMG. Datalink7, who has been playing with the 662 horsepower supercharged V8 for quite some time, finally came to the conclusion that the Shelby just isn’t as engaging as he’d like. So it’s time for something a bit more refined.

Here are his own words on why he’s switching:

“I decided to trade in my current vehicle and get a C63S AMG. I currently drive a 2013 Shelby GT500. Love it and hate it at the same time. Those 662 horses always puts a smile on your face, but it’s also near impossible to enjoy all of them. Even on a track it is difficult unless it is a drag strip, and I’ve found that I don’t like to do the drag strip a lot.

Also, while it’s a near $70k car, it’s still only a $30k mustang on the inside. Looking for something with a bit more refinement and luxury.

After reviewing several cars, decided on the C63 S. Came down to that and the M3 in the end. Part of the reason is the engine. Moving from a 662hp V8 to an I6 that has to augment engine noise with fake sound was a bit too much. The sound on the C63 S is great, and while sound might not seem that important, it was a deciding factor. I liked the additional HP, torque, and the interior.

Anyway, my local dealership said the run of 2015 ordering was over and that they’ll take a 2016 order for an August build. This actually works out perfectly as I have to go away for some summer training (in the military) and will be back in August.

I know what options I want for the most part (can post my whole build if anyone is interested), but wanted to elicit some opinions before I order.

1. Black vs. Obsidian black. Hard to tell the difference from the pictures. I know black is harder to take care of, but it’s the color I want. Just have to decide between the two. Anyone with any experience that can tell me anything about those two colors? When I go back to the dealership I’m going to see if they have two that I can see close by.

2. Performance exhaust option. I know that one of the settings is a quieter setting. However, if I pretty much never intend to use the quiet setting, will I get something out of this option? Is there a “louder” setting or a “better than the stock sound” setting?

3. Air purification system ($350 option). What is the deal with that? Something that is worth it?

4. I’m wanting the power rear sunshade, but what about the side shades? It doesn’t appear on the configurator that they are powered… clip on?

5. This is outside of the build. Anything I should know about Mercedes-Benz in general? This will be my first. Had mostly ford with one BMW in there.

Thanks for any opinions/advice.”

There have already been a lot of replies to help Datalink7 on his quest, but let’s see if we can help him even more by suggesting and advising him on whatever else we can. Sound off in the thread below and congratulate him on the decision!