W205 Mercedes C63 Hits the 'Ring, Sounds Meh
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Exactly... And it's a 4.0 not a 6.2L... Get over it already... At this point I am happy it doesn't sound like a soulless M3/4. also the fact that the exhaust sound as well as any " burbles, crackles, and pops when upshifting, downshifting" are real and not fake sounds being played through fancy speakers.
Also, FYI - "Active Sound" accounts for less than 5% of the car's total/actual sound. It's mainly meant to help the driver in situations where the radio is off, the windows are up, and the car is creeping along.
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I've driven the M4 a few times now. The fact is, it sounds good in person. It's nothing like the C63 or any V8-equipped car but it sounds like a sports car. Have you driven and/or heard it in person yet? Or are you basing your observations off of video footage?
Also, FYI - "Active Sound" accounts for less than 5% of the car's total/actual sound. It's mainly meant to help the driver in situations where the radio is off, the windows are up, and the car is creeping along.
Also, FYI - "Active Sound" accounts for less than 5% of the car's total/actual sound. It's mainly meant to help the driver in situations where the radio is off, the windows are up, and the car is creeping along.
It's just a funny and lame concept to me. Lol
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I've driven the M4 a few times now. The fact is, it sounds good in person. It's nothing like the C63 or any V8-equipped car but it sounds like a sports car. Have you driven and/or heard it in person yet? Or are you basing your observations off of video footage?
Also, FYI - "Active Sound" accounts for less than 5% of the car's total/actual sound. It's mainly meant to help the driver in situations where the radio is off, the windows are up, and the car is creeping along.
Also, FYI - "Active Sound" accounts for less than 5% of the car's total/actual sound. It's mainly meant to help the driver in situations where the radio is off, the windows are up, and the car is creeping along.
other than that i find the V8 sounding car to be more of a good sound. The M4 may not sound as bad as some think. BUT engines like the 4.0L AMG are more appealing. At the point of spending 70k+ you should really get a car that you are going to be happy with. The M4 sounds ok, but i dont want a OK sounding car.
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the 5.5 sound is one of the best turbo V8s around. I am hoping they can work the magic with the smaller 4.0L engine. i kind of wish the C63 was getting a detuned 5.5L instead of the 4.0L
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Exactly... And it's a 4.0 not a 6.2L... Get over it already... At this point I am happy it doesn't sound like a soulless M3/4. also the fact that the exhaust sound as well as any " burbles, crackles, and pops when upshifting, downshifting" are real and not fake sounds being played through fancy speakers.
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