2019 C63 vs C63S Coupe
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2019 C63
2019 C63 vs C63S Coupe
Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm about to place an order when the book opens for a 2019 C63/C63S coupe and wanted to make sure that my analysis was spot on as I make my decision between a S vs a non-S.
Key Differences:
Electronic LSD no longer a difference in MY19
Dynamic Engine Mounts no longer a difference in MY19 according to R&T. However, this appears to be conflicting with DOG information so TBD.
503hp/516tq vs 469hp/479tq
Leather Standard in C63S
Composite and/or (ceramic) Breaking System on the C63S
Other Differences:
19"/20" wheels available on the S. Additionally, option price is $350 less on the S for the AMG Cross Spoke Wheels that I plan on ordering
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim - discount of $325 on the S compared to the non-S
C63S has a slightly different steering wheel that's available as a $500 option on the non-S
The major differentiation for me in prior MY's was that the S had the electronic LSD, however, given the following;
1) I don't like leather seats
2) I would love the brakes but can't justify the price difference for them
3) I plan on giving the car a tune later down the line, so power differences are negligible in the long term
4) Anticipated price difference (optioned how I'd like it) is about $7,000 / ~10%
I'm leaning toward the non-S. Hoping to get some validation and or counterpoints/thoughts from the group.
Am I missing something big in my analysis?
Key Differences:
503hp/516tq vs 469hp/479tq
Leather Standard in C63S
Composite and/or (ceramic) Breaking System on the C63S
Other Differences:
19"/20" wheels available on the S. Additionally, option price is $350 less on the S for the AMG Cross Spoke Wheels that I plan on ordering
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim - discount of $325 on the S compared to the non-S
C63S has a slightly different steering wheel that's available as a $500 option on the non-S
The major differentiation for me in prior MY's was that the S had the electronic LSD, however, given the following;
1) I don't like leather seats
2) I would love the brakes but can't justify the price difference for them
3) I plan on giving the car a tune later down the line, so power differences are negligible in the long term
4) Anticipated price difference (optioned how I'd like it) is about $7,000 / ~10%
I'm leaning toward the non-S. Hoping to get some validation and or counterpoints/thoughts from the group.
Am I missing something big in my analysis?
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Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm about to place an order when the book opens for a 2019 C63/C63S coupe and wanted to make sure that my analysis was spot on as I make my decision between a S vs a non-S.
Key Differences:
Electronic LSD no longer a difference in MY19
Dynamic Engine Mounts no longer a difference in MY19 according to R&T. However, this appears to be conflicting with DOG information so TBD.
503hp/516tq vs 469hp/479tq
Leather Standard in C63S
Composite and/or (ceramic) Breaking System on the C63S
Other Differences:
19"/20" wheels available on the S. Additionally, option price is $350 less on the S for the AMG Cross Spoke Wheels that I plan on ordering
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim - discount of $325 on the S compared to the non-S
C63S has a slightly different steering wheel that's available as a $500 option on the non-S
The major differentiation for me in prior MY's was that the S had the electronic LSD, however, given the following;
1) I don't like leather seats
2) I would love the brakes but can't justify the price difference for them
3) I plan on giving the car a tune later down the line, so power differences are negligible in the long term
4) Anticipated price difference (optioned how I'd like it) is about $7,000 / ~10%
I'm leaning toward the non-S. Hoping to get some validation and or counterpoints/thoughts from the group.
Am I missing something big in my analysis?
Key Differences:
503hp/516tq vs 469hp/479tq
Leather Standard in C63S
Composite and/or (ceramic) Breaking System on the C63S
Other Differences:
19"/20" wheels available on the S. Additionally, option price is $350 less on the S for the AMG Cross Spoke Wheels that I plan on ordering
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim - discount of $325 on the S compared to the non-S
C63S has a slightly different steering wheel that's available as a $500 option on the non-S
The major differentiation for me in prior MY's was that the S had the electronic LSD, however, given the following;
1) I don't like leather seats
2) I would love the brakes but can't justify the price difference for them
3) I plan on giving the car a tune later down the line, so power differences are negligible in the long term
4) Anticipated price difference (optioned how I'd like it) is about $7,000 / ~10%
I'm leaning toward the non-S. Hoping to get some validation and or counterpoints/thoughts from the group.
Am I missing something big in my analysis?
C63S vs. C63:
- Front bumper A-Wing is painted black on the C63S (painted body color on the C63)
- Rear diffuser trim painted matte silver on the C63S (painted gloss black on C63)
- 19'' wheels are standard on C63S with optional staggered 19''/20'' (18'' wheels are standard on C63, with no option to upgrade to staggered 19''/20'')
- 503 HP/516 ft-lb torque standard with C63S (469 HP/479 ft-lb torque standard with C63)
- AMG electronic limited-slip differential standard on C63S (AMG mechanical limited-slip differential on C63)
- Dynamic engine mounts on C63S (not available with standard C63)
- Nappa leather interior with the C63S (C63 comes with MB-Tex/Dinamica interior)
- Natural grain black ash wood trim with IWC clock comes with the C63S (High-gloss black trim without IWC clock is standard on C63)
- AMG Performance Steering Wheel w/DINAMICA inserts and 12 o'clock marking standard on C63S (AMG Performance Steering Wheel in perforated Nappa leather without 12 o'clock marking on C63)
- 6-piston red brake calipers with black lettering, larger diameter 15'4'' floating composite rotors (grey brake calipers with white lettering, smaller 14.2'' standard rotors on C63)
- Optional Carbon Ceramic front brakes only available as an option with the C63S (not offered with C63)
- C63S gets standard silver/red seat belts and door panel inserts (C63 gets black seatbelts and door panel inserts with option to upgrade)
- AMG instrument cluster on C63S gets red bezel around gauges (C63 has no red bezel)
- An additional Race Mode is standard on C63S along with Race Start (not available on C63)
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2019 C63
this was posted before
C63S vs. C63:
- Front bumper A-Wing is painted black on the C63S (painted body color on the C63) - Difference removed with Night Package
- Rear diffuser trim painted matte silver on the C63S (painted gloss black on C63) - Difference removed with Night Package
- 19'' wheels are standard on C63S with optional staggered 19''/20'' (18'' wheels are standard on C63, with no option to upgrade to staggered 19''/20'')
- 503 HP/516 ft-lb torque standard with C63S (469 HP/479 ft-lb torque standard with C63)
- AMG electronic limited-slip differential standard on C63S (AMG mechanical limited-slip differential on C63) - difference removed in MY19
- Dynamic engine mounts on C63S (not available with standard C63) - Potentially removed in MY19
- Nappa leather interior with the C63S (C63 comes with MB-Tex/Dinamica interior)
- Natural grain black ash wood trim with IWC clock comes with the C63S (High-gloss black trim without IWC clock is standard on C63) - Difference removed with Carbon Fiber Interior Option
- AMG Performance Steering Wheel w/DINAMICA inserts and 12 o'clock marking standard on C63S (AMG Performance Steering Wheel in perforated Nappa leather without 12 o'clock marking on C63)
- 6-piston red brake calipers with black lettering, larger diameter 15'4'' floating composite rotors (grey brake calipers with white lettering, smaller 14.2'' standard rotors on C63)
- Optional Carbon Ceramic front brakes only available as an option with the C63S (not offered with C63)
- C63S gets standard silver/red seat belts and door panel inserts (C63 gets black seatbelts and door panel inserts with option to upgrade)
- AMG instrument cluster on C63S gets red bezel around gauges (C63 has no red bezel) - This is likely gone with the digital instrument option?
- An additional Race Mode is standard on C63S along with Race Start (not available on C63) R&T says that all C63's will get all modes - not sure if that's legit
C63S vs. C63:
- 19'' wheels are standard on C63S with optional staggered 19''/20'' (18'' wheels are standard on C63, with no option to upgrade to staggered 19''/20'')
- 503 HP/516 ft-lb torque standard with C63S (469 HP/479 ft-lb torque standard with C63)
- Nappa leather interior with the C63S (C63 comes with MB-Tex/Dinamica interior)
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- AMG Performance Steering Wheel w/DINAMICA inserts and 12 o'clock marking standard on C63S (AMG Performance Steering Wheel in perforated Nappa leather without 12 o'clock marking on C63)
- 6-piston red brake calipers with black lettering, larger diameter 15'4'' floating composite rotors (grey brake calipers with white lettering, smaller 14.2'' standard rotors on C63)
- Optional Carbon Ceramic front brakes only available as an option with the C63S (not offered with C63)
- C63S gets standard silver/red seat belts and door panel inserts (C63 gets black seatbelts and door panel inserts with option to upgrade)
Seems to me as if they may have cannibalized their own product by removing a lot of the differentiation between the trims.
Last edited by esquesk; May 23, 2018 at 05:38 PM.
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2019 C63
"Mechanically, the biggest change is to the transmission. Gone is the old, slightly clunky seven-speed auto, replaced by AMG's nine-speed unit. Instead of a traditional torque converter, the gearbox uses a wet clutch, which the company claims saves weight and optimizes response. The electronic limited-slip differential, which previously came only in S models, is now standard across the C63 lineup. Dynamic engine mounts are also now standard."
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...-info-pricing/
Probably a safer assumption to presume that it's still a difference between S and non-S.
