W204 vs W205 - Motor Authority Review
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 2,030
Likes: 434
From: 🇨🇦
W463 G550 / C190 GTC //prev: W204 C63 507 / R170
W204 vs W205 - Motor Authority Review
Love this quote:
That said, enthusiasts will miss the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 from the last-generation C63. Now relegated to legendary status, that engine offered immediate throttle response and linear power delivery with a wallop. While this engine is just as powerful, it’s more refined and therefore doesn’t deliver quite as much crazy, stupid fun.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...t-drive/page-2
Most reviewers state this, but not as directly. You have to really read between the lines, as most journalists are scared of writing a bad review. For example, when they say the new W205 has strong power from 1750 RPM, what that tells you is that there's a lag or delay from idle to 1750. Not so with our 6.2L NA engine.
Glad I bought a 2015 while it was still available.
Made in Germany, more solid, no stupid turbos or electronic gimmickry.
That said, enthusiasts will miss the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 from the last-generation C63. Now relegated to legendary status, that engine offered immediate throttle response and linear power delivery with a wallop. While this engine is just as powerful, it’s more refined and therefore doesn’t deliver quite as much crazy, stupid fun.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...t-drive/page-2
Most reviewers state this, but not as directly. You have to really read between the lines, as most journalists are scared of writing a bad review. For example, when they say the new W205 has strong power from 1750 RPM, what that tells you is that there's a lag or delay from idle to 1750. Not so with our 6.2L NA engine.
Glad I bought a 2015 while it was still available.
Made in Germany, more solid, no stupid turbos or electronic gimmickry.
Member
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 122
Likes: 2
C63
I read it and it's disgusting. Kick it hard and you can make it go sorta. Wait til it gets to 1750 and it goes. my words Refined meaning it doesn't have the grunt. 155 governed. Max hp at 4600 rpm? Mean sounding. I like it better when it is mean.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 408
Likes: 0
From: North of Pittsburgh PA
Ford Truck, 2014 C63 AMG 507
Of the W205 and W204 "While this engine is just as powerful, it’s more refined and therefore doesn’t deliver quite as much crazy, stupid fun."
Expected this and is why in 2014 I heard it was coming I went with a W204.
Expected this and is why in 2014 I heard it was coming I went with a W204.
Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, AB
C63 AMG 507 Sedan
AMG should have kept that engine and made it reving higher for more power. There is no way to compare a turbo with the NA engine in terms of reliability, power linearity, exhaust tonality and more..
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 402
Likes: 10
mazda rx7
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 402
Likes: 10
mazda rx7
I don't think you know how it works. It's based on the entire lineup of an auto manufacturer's vehicles.
Lexus, Toyota, and Scion are all part of Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota sells way more models of vehicles that gas savers on Toyota and Scion, so they can still be using an NA V8.
Mercedes doesn't own any other sub brands or make enough cars with lower gas mileage(Smart, but they don't sell very much vehicles), so they have to find other ways like downsizing with turbos to boost MPG numbers throughout their entire lineup.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press...iency-standard
Lexus, Toyota, and Scion are all part of Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota sells way more models of vehicles that gas savers on Toyota and Scion, so they can still be using an NA V8.
Mercedes doesn't own any other sub brands or make enough cars with lower gas mileage(Smart, but they don't sell very much vehicles), so they have to find other ways like downsizing with turbos to boost MPG numbers throughout their entire lineup.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press...iency-standard
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2013 C63 AMG
Obviously none of you guys got the new 2016 C63. I truly loved my 2013 C63. And I was skeptical of the new Bitutbo. Let me tell the engine is amazing. The torque is something else. There is no lag! The Biturbo doesn't sound as amazing as the old one but sounds amazing for a turbo. And to say it's obamas fault. Like really. I guess ignorant people are found everywhere
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 402
Likes: 10
mazda rx7
Obviously none of you guys got the new 2016 C63. I truly loved my 2013 C63. And I was skeptical of the new Bitutbo. Let me tell the engine is amazing. The torque is something else. There is no lag! The Biturbo doesn't sound as amazing as the old one but sounds amazing for a turbo. And to say it's obamas fault. Like really. I guess ignorant people are found everywhere
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/thanks-obama
