My vehicle was completed on 8/25 and was supposed to arrive just before or after Labor Day and so far nadda, naught, zilch, null, and goose egg. 
C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
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Sorry to hear that. I am not sure what to believe either. I was told 10 days ago that my build date was Sept 18, so I am a little confused that they called me yesterday to say it is shipping and will be in at end of week.
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ML63 and C450
i had a 2014 s5 for a year so i can give it a good comparison
also extensively drove a 2013 c63
i find the AMG tranny sucks very bad at low speeds but the sound and power from the V8 makes you forget about it
i hate driving the C63/ML63 in the parking lot, it doesn't know if it should be in 1st or 2nd when rolling so there is a lag when you add throttle as the tranny decides to keep it in 2nd or downshift to 1st
also extensively drove a 2013 c63
i find the AMG tranny sucks very bad at low speeds but the sound and power from the V8 makes you forget about it
i hate driving the C63/ML63 in the parking lot, it doesn't know if it should be in 1st or 2nd when rolling so there is a lag when you add throttle as the tranny decides to keep it in 2nd or downshift to 1st
Last edited by whmcpanel; Sep 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM.
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i had a 2014 s5 for a year so i can give it a good comparison
also extensively drove a 2013 c63
i find the AMG tranny sucks very bad at low speeds but the sound and power from the V8 makes you forget about it
i hate driving the C63/ML63 in the parking lot, it doesn't know if it should be in 1st or 2nd when rolling so there is a lag when you add throttle as the tranny decides to keep it in 2nd or downshift to 1st
also extensively drove a 2013 c63
i find the AMG tranny sucks very bad at low speeds but the sound and power from the V8 makes you forget about it
i hate driving the C63/ML63 in the parking lot, it doesn't know if it should be in 1st or 2nd when rolling so there is a lag when you add throttle as the tranny decides to keep it in 2nd or downshift to 1st
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Mercedes-AMG C63S Edition 1
•Vary engine speeds for the first 1,000 miles.
•Avoid driving at full throttle during this period.
•Change gears before throttle is two-thirds of the way to redline.
•Do not manually downshift to engine brake.
•If possible, do not depress the gas pedal enough to cause a downshift.
•Ideally, drive in "E" mode for the first 1,000 miles.
•Do not drive faster than 85 mph.
•Only allow the engine to reach 4,500 rpm briefly
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Here's the break in info for MB's. For the first 1000 miles (1500 km)
•Vary engine speeds for the first 1,000 miles.
•Avoid driving at full throttle during this period.
•Change gears before throttle is two-thirds of the way to redline.
•Do not manually downshift to engine brake.
•If possible, do not depress the gas pedal enough to cause a downshift.
•Ideally, drive in "E" mode for the first 1,000 miles.
•Do not drive faster than 85 mph.
•Only allow the engine to reach 4,500 rpm briefly
•Vary engine speeds for the first 1,000 miles.
•Avoid driving at full throttle during this period.
•Change gears before throttle is two-thirds of the way to redline.
•Do not manually downshift to engine brake.
•If possible, do not depress the gas pedal enough to cause a downshift.
•Ideally, drive in "E" mode for the first 1,000 miles.
•Do not drive faster than 85 mph.
•Only allow the engine to reach 4,500 rpm briefly
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Mercedes-AMG C63S Edition 1
No it wouldn't be an issue since E and comfort mode are the same thing. It's just called E (efficiency) in some benzs and in others C (comfort).
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2016 C450 AMG
When you're using A/C, turn it off a few minutes before arriving at your destination so just the fan is blowing. This helps dry the system and reduces the mold/mildew that can form when you shut off the car "wet".
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I just don't want the Eco mode, where the engine shuts down at traffic lights. In every test drive I've pretty much hated that. I don't mind not using sport for a while.
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In my W204 and other older Benz's E became the new C mode.
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2016 C450 AMG
Quite surprising that you and some of the other guys haven't gotten your cars yet. Mine is supposed to be arriving at the dealer "any day now" and should be picking it up by Saturday.
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2016 C450 AMG
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2023 C63s Coupe, 2020 CLA 45,2018 C63 Coupe,2016 C43,2014 CLA45,2013 C350 Coupe,
[QUOTE=GrampaJohn;6563759]
Its a very nice looking car and runs great but
I have my doubts that my CLA 45 from a start can beat the C450 because of the torque difference now that I have driven both
will see after 1000 miles
Its a very nice looking car and runs great but
I have my doubts that my CLA 45 from a start can beat the C450 because of the torque difference now that I have driven both
will see after 1000 miles
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2016 C450
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Mercedes-AMG C63S Edition 1
So since the CLA 45 does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds (Tested), and the manufacturer times were 4.6 for the 2015; I can see the C450 getting 0-60 in about 4.5-4.7 seconds considering the manufacturer times for it is 4.9.
Whenever you get the chance could you post the fuel economy you've been managing to achieve? Rather curious how much fuel the C450 burns.
There are pics of it on the MB club of Alberta Facebook page.
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2016 C450
Doh! And I cannot even get there to look at it. It is not so much the waiting for the car, it is the pain of renting things like Malibu's until I can get mine on the lot.... Sorry GM drivers, no offence meant, it is just not the same as my outgoing 435 M Sport or my incoming C450.....
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I am giving the dealer a 10/15 drop-dead date. Afterwards I abandon ship and hit-up the Porsche dealer 2 miles down the road for a Macan S. I had enough nonsense already.
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I hear your frustration, but just remember, if they miss your deadline and you don't take the car, it's not like they won't have a line of customers behind you who'd gladly buy it when it comes in.
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"Day 26, vehicle held hostage at the M-B vehicle processing center. :-0 Any additional news? Word on the street is slowly a few vehicles are being released to the dealerships".
