[Input Needed] Potential C63 Owner, Looking at CTS-V as well
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Chapel Hill, NC
2015 C63S E1; 2016 C450 AMG
As others have said, I agree that the C63 feels more nimble than the CTS-V both because of their respective sizes and suspension tuning. However, instrumented testing reveals that these feelings are somewhat deceptive. The CTS-V has a slightly better 'ring time and substantially better time in C&D's testing at VIR.
The driving impressions are quite different. The C63 always feels more on-edge while the CTS-V feels more relaxed. For a quick spin down a twisty mountain road, the C63 is probably more exciting, but not faster. For a long highway cruise, the CTS-V is far more relaxing.
Also, the rear seat in the CTS-V has substantially more room than the C63.
I do still think even light mods are much cheaper for the CTS-V. I installed a cold air intake on my V that was very effective. I think it cost $250. For the C63, that is about the price of an air filter. Similarly, exhaust systems are also quite differently priced for each car.
With generally very similar performance overall, the choice really comes down to which style, brand, sound, interior, etc. you prefer.
The driving impressions are quite different. The C63 always feels more on-edge while the CTS-V feels more relaxed. For a quick spin down a twisty mountain road, the C63 is probably more exciting, but not faster. For a long highway cruise, the CTS-V is far more relaxing.
Also, the rear seat in the CTS-V has substantially more room than the C63.
I do still think even light mods are much cheaper for the CTS-V. I installed a cold air intake on my V that was very effective. I think it cost $250. For the C63, that is about the price of an air filter. Similarly, exhaust systems are also quite differently priced for each car.
With generally very similar performance overall, the choice really comes down to which style, brand, sound, interior, etc. you prefer.
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From: North Jersey
2012 CTS-V
I had a pulley, ported snout/t-body, intake, injectors, heat exchanger and tune installed for 4K and it netted me a 10.87 @ 127. This is considered a Stage 1 which is the cheapest.
Headers for my C63 were 4K alone.
Headers for my C63 were 4K alone.
