I have a 2017 C63 Sedan Tuned and with an AWE Switchpath exhaust. It's fun! I was never wanting a Tesla, but now I am watching videos on You Tube more and more. OF COURSE, the New 2021 Model S PLAID is Better than Amazing ripping 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and doing the 1/4 Mile in 9.15 at 150 MPH! Just unbelievable! But it's $150,000 or more out the door with tax!

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance does 0-60 in 3.1 Seconds, Runs an 11.6 in 1/4 mile, and has a Top Speed of 162 MPH. This is what I'd likely buy if I were to get one this year and it's around $62,000 after tax. I LOVE my Mercedes, but have any of you thought of buying a Tesla, or currently own one?

How does it compare to driving the C63 AMG? The PLAID is amazing and in a Different World. Crazy that an electric car is the Fastest Production Car on the Planet and you could spend Millions on other cars and they would not even match the performance of the PLAID!

my warranty just went out in my C63 last month. My Car gets a lot of compliments and is a Cool Car that people like and admire. I'm not saying that's why I drive it, I'm just saying the Car itself illicits intrigue and people give it a 2nd look and like it.

Just curious if anyone has thought about or made the jump and experienced a Tesla?

 

So I haven't actually driven either one of them personally yet (only been a passenger in them), but I also considered Tesla vs C63 before ultimately deciding on C63. Here are the main reasons I chose to go with a C63:

Exterior: Personally don't think a Tesla comes even close to the C63 in terms of looks
Interior: Wasn't a huge fan of the huge emphasis on a big touch screen in Teslas. It's nice when you're not driving, but seems like a pain to use while driving for changing settings and things.
Performance: I know in terms of pure speed, Tesla will beat a C63, but I've accepted this as a feel like there's much more character in a C63 when driving, something I value a lot

Overall, I prefer the looks of the C63, and for me the fun of driving a C63 is more important than the pure speed! If you're on the fence, another thing worth taking into account is these are probably the last few years of non-hybrid/fully electric cars. In other words you'll always be able to get an electric car in the future, but there's not a whole lot of time left to experience something like a C63.

 

I'm following the electric car scene and if I had more DD needs, I'd probably get one as a commuter/daily driver. I've driven one of my friends RWD Model 3 and a Bolt of another friend for a camping weekend. They all make nice cars for normal driving, but at the end of the weekend my friend with the Bolt had to figure out if they can make it home. With no cell phone reception where we were he couldn't even plot a route with charging. They are smooth, no shifting and they have the get up. Just wouldn't be a Tesla for me. Tesla has the long distance infrastructure, but to me they are just not a car company. They lack the decades of experience building chassis and suspensions. You hear that more and more now with the Germans entering the game. Tesla just can't keep up with the chassis and suspensions on the German EVs, and the build quality of Tesla is a whole other topic. There are unpainted spots on the body if you open the trunk and hood etc. Just feels like nobody really cares when putting together the cars. But my biggest issue with performance EVs is while they have the performance (mostly straight line, though), they lack the energy density to actually use it for more than occasionally showing off to your friends or a spurt up an onramp. If you actually wanna get anywhere and not spend all your time at charging stations, then you better drive it like a grandma. The Model 3 Performance also still doesn't manage to even finish one lap at the Nurburgring w/o starting to overheat and throttle power. No word on the Plaid when they tested it at the Nurburgring, but they packed up rather quickly and decided to show it off at the much shorter Laguna Seca track. They are great for urban daily driving and charging at home at night. Probably once my wife's car gives out, it'll likely be replaced with an EV.

 

A few years back I was at a Porsche dealership getting a pre-owned Cayman GTS. I saw a Tesla on the lot and starting talking to the sales person about them. He really liked them but pointed out that he gets a lot of them in trade after about a year of ownership. The people buying them get bored pretty quickly. The straight line excitement is great but the excitement fades quickly. My son-in-law had a Model S dual motor a few years back. His feelings went from very excited to happy to turn it in after the lease. There is something about a nice exhaust rumble that gets the juices flowing. I remember as a kid, my bike sure sounded cool and went faster(so it seemed) when I put the baseball cards and clothes pin by the tire spokes to make all that noise. Lol.
Another possibility instead of the Tesla Model 3 is the new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. A little more pricey though at around 65K. I see one where we live and it really looks sharp!

 

it's simple - EV's are the future and I want to enjoy the V8 for a bit longer until they are not an option anymore beyond as old collector cars. If I would have to switch today I would take a strong look into Taycan. looks better to me and you get the Porsche experience beyond just the motor.

 

I'll reply to my own thread. I'm not choosing between them as I already own a C63.

Good points and I Agree, C63 looks Nicer, Interior Nicer, more of a Wow Factor!

I did drive my neighbors 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance. Not sure is 2019 was 3.1 sec 0-60mph?
I drove 10 minutes and did a few Take Offs and it's Fast! I was with someone so I couldn't get too crazy in his car.

They ain't cheap either if you ADD the Self Driving Upgrade, it's + $10,000 so $73,000 car!

I Love the LOOKS of the Tesla Model S Long Range & Plaid. But LR is $80,000 plus tax and if you choose a few non standard paint colors it's near $100,000.

The PLAID is Approx $150,000 NOT including the +$10,000 self driving option. But it's the Baddest Car Out Period Now in terms of performance!

2021 Tesla Model S PLAID Performance Specs:

-0-60 MPH in 1.9 Seconds

-1/4 Mile in 9.23 @ 155 MPH 😮😮😮🏁🏁🏁

Think about that!! On YT I saw 9.15, that's Crazy!!

Electric isn't he Future and at first 10 years ago. We all though Electric would be Slow Cars that save money and would be boring to drive. NOT the fastest Productikn Car in the World!

Mercedes has an EV now and so does Porche and everyone else will.soon.

If I could get the Plaid I'd be in heaven and I could id I really wanted. But I couldn't spend $150,000 on a car.

 

The record is 9.08s in 1/4 to date.

 

Yeah, it is Absolutely CRAZY! This is a 4,000 lb 4-door Sedan you can drive to dinner!

People driving them say when it hits, you have tunnel vision and almost feel like you are going to pass out with the Instant Flood of Torque and it PULLS the entire way, and never stops until you let off.

When I was in my neighbors 2019 Model S Performance. He tricked me and was talking and then Stomped it and I wasn't ready and it kind of hurt my neck, but it felt really fast and that was a 2019.

 

Enjoying the V8 while it last .. then skipping over to Porsche , then Lambo
Simple as that ....
Follow your passion , EV or not

What you buy is what you love...

Note! last time i checked , the roads are not getting any better. resources for cleaning the freeways are slow.
1. I dare you to race up the freeway @ 100+ MPH
2. I dare you to race up the street at @ 100+ MPH
It only takes one wrong move or nature to in intervene , and your life or someone else life is over.

This debate about power is for the track. [Period]

When people pull up next to me Revving , I just smile and laugh.
Or I give the thumbs up and then slowly pull off.
I want to arrive at NABU in one piece

EV , non EV ..buy what will make you happy and keep it pushing!

I have been in 2 , and yes the power delivery hits

 

I have both and I love the combo. My Tesla is M3P (lowered on Eibach springs, front and rear Eibach sway bars, aftermarket summer wheels 255 and 285 wide) that I purchased brand new in the end of 2018 and now has 21k miles (I have 13k miles on my C63s). Tesla is a great DD, it’s fast and nimble, handling is way better than my C. Much more enjoyable in traffic and city driving. No maintenance whatsoever, getting new features from time to time with software updates. Driving it in rain or snow is easy and safe. Tons of cargo space and this is my long distance car to drive because it’s smooth and smart cruise control is great, definitely better than Distronic in my C. The only thing you’d need to have is a place where you can charge the car every night to have a great experience with it. Surviving on supercharges is gonna be a PITA.
Don’t listen to folks who have no experience with EV cars, don’t know where all this hate towards the EV is coming from. I’m a petrolhead myself, even looking to add AMG GTR to my garage before they’re gone but having an EV car is a whole another thing.

DM me and I’ll try to answer all of your questions

 

Thanks for some Real Owner Input! I can see it would be Fun to own a Tesla.

I am Actually Surprised Tesla or ANYONE is Allowed to SELL a Car that goes 0-60 in 1.9 Seconds, can do 200 MPG and a 9 Second 1/4 Mile!

Will the Government ever step in and try to limit HOW Fast a Car anyone can purchase is allowed to go? I'm repeating myself, but the Performance is Absolutely Mind Boggling to me, and it's a 4 door 4,000 sedan.

 

Toyota Prius is a great daily , the "power mode" still gives me a giggle.

 

I test drove a model Y performance and it felt faster than my C63s. I ordered a Y performance and should be here in 3 weeks. I still plan to keep my C63s as my wife will be using the Tesla mostly. I was quite impressed by the Tesla tech and acceleration. The regenerative braking is nice because you don’t have to use the brakes that often and don’t have to change them Until like 100k miles.
I love the S plaid and hope to own one, one day. The 1/4 mile trap speed of 150mph is insane. It has improved over previous S Raven quite a bit almost night and day. The 60-130mph is unmatched and no one comes close.
I still love my AMG and while not as fast as a Tesla it does look and sound better. As well as having a nicer interior. Hopefully one day AMG will be as fast or faster than Plaid but I’m sure that will be really expensive. For the price of Plaid you just can’t beat it.

 

Thanks so much! Wow it sounds like a great car! It is a great car!

What Color did you go with?Did those sways make a big difference? I had sways on my Vette and it made it like it was on rails. But Tesla I read already handles great due to it's low center of gravity

I have a BendPak lift in my garage that had my Vette on it which I sold. So I have 220 Volt Plugs.

Yes I gave a place to charge and with the 220 Volt it will charge pretty fast and it would always be full and the only time is use a Super Charger is on a trip.

The C63 looks great and Tesla 3 is nice too. The S I like better but I likely don't need it with a family of 3 but if I had that A Plaid I'd be in Heaven!

Now someone ran a 9.05 at 154 MPH!

I would be a little nervous if Elon comesout with something else or a better Model 3, but I guess you can't always wait or you’d never get anything.

 

Tesla in the same convo as a c63s ?? What is going on these days ......

 

I guess time will tell if I’ll like the Tesla Y performance in a few months. I can say I still enjoy my C63s after 3 years and surprised how much I still like it after this long.
Teslas are fast but the looks are just ok and there are tons of model 3s and Y out there so I’ll definitely blend in. It definitely won’t get the attention the c63 gets.
I really like the S Plaid and love the idea that it can beat anything out there plus 0-60 in 2 seconds is just ridiculous. I can’t imagine how that must feel.

 

I mean these a 2 different cars for sure. For me personally its good to have both as I get bored driving Tesla for more than a week (have to in the winter or when its raining for days) and I can't wait to jump into my C63S to rev the engine, listen to pops and crackles from the exhaust and all that drama that comes with this car. But as a daily nothing beats the Tesla.

 

That probably hits the nail on the head. Same happens to me with many other cars. I mentioned this before, but I regularly drive my wife's VW if I just need to run an errand. The C63 can be daily driven, but even I have to admit it's not the best daily. It requires concentration and active Involvement to drive it smoothly and not curb a wheel or crack a wheel if there are some rough roads and have to watch out for low curbs when parking as to not get the front caught, so I appreciate driving a car that requires pretty much no thinking when I just need to get somewhere. But as you, l get bored quickly, whether it's my wife's VW or the typical loaner I drive occasionally. And it's not because they lack performance, but because there is no character. It's about as interesting as riding a train. A Tesla to me is about as interesting as riding the high speed train when I go to Japan. It's an exciting experience for a while, but eventually it's just a means of transportation.

 

Hey nice model 3P. I picked the same color for my Y. The red is such a nice color and not as many out there. Looks like a new 3 as I see it’s all blacked out.
I plan to change out tires to All Season from summer tires. Do you use winter or All seasons tires for the winter?

 

C63 all day, from performance, build quality, range, and resell value.

Tesla feels like a C300 that can go fast 0-60 but has a similar ride and build quality feel.... that gets worse rapidly.

Personaly, the C63 is the more premium product.

 

Do you personally own one?

 

Uncle has a 3, best-friend has a S. I've had a 2019 C300 loaner for a week, and a couple buddies have C63's

 

So you own non but have an opinions on a car that many of us don’t even know what the new upgrades S plaid look like inside and feel like beside looking at the pictures.

 

I disagree on the daily capability of the C63s. It's about as easy to drive all day every day as any other car. One reason I bought it. If you hit curbes... 😉 Never curbed a wheel my entire life on any car...and I had much more agressive spec than my current C63s. You talk about concentration and active involvement - not different than any other car. Not sure what you actually mean.

 

I guess no one should have replied unless their name is Elon Musk....