Whose driven the CLK BS and C Coupe BS back-to-back?
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Whose driven the CLK BS and C Coupe BS back-to-back?
First of all I love both cars and thinking between the two it's hard to choose one.
Anyone here driven these cars back-to-back and comment on their similarities and differences?
Anyone here driven these cars back-to-back and comment on their similarities and differences?
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scroll through this forum...there is at least one thread on point. Also, there is a video review (Speed channel i think?) that discusses them both too as they race both cars. You should be able to find a link to the video here too
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http://www.beyond.ca/first-drive-mer...ies/14192.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5263893-post32.html
A couple posts I wrote comparing the 2.
https://mbworld.org/forums/5263893-post32.html
A couple posts I wrote comparing the 2.
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I have both and CLK is more raw, no throttle blipping, great sound, less comforatble interior, slower transmission. C63BS sound a bit tougher at higher RPM, better interior, not quite as wild as the CLK to drive, doesnt feel as fast in stock form as CLK, more comfortable daily driver however.
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I have both and CLK is more raw, no throttle blipping, great sound, less comforatble interior, slower transmission. C63BS sound a bit tougher at higher RPM, better interior, not quite as wild as the CLK to drive, doesnt feel as fast in stock form as CLK, more comfortable daily driver however.
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Vath ML63 Brabus C63 SL63 CLK63BS C63BS
The turning circles on both cars are enormous, and the C63 is worse the CLK. The CLK steeering felt pretty remarkable to me at speed, nothing wrong with the C63 but it doesnt make me marvel in any way. Dont have anythign usefult to say on the hadnling, find it hard to distinguish beteween the too - apart from previous comment on steering sharpness. I find the brakes on both to be very strong albeit the C63 are a little grabbier and require a little more pedal finesse. Externally i think the C63BS makes the CLK look a bit wimpy, C63 has a wider butt and head on looks superior in my view
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See, that is the part that has me nervous...the transmission. I have made arrangements to possibly purchase one this weekend, and have never driven one, but am worried that the transmission will be slow like in my E63.
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It drove me nuts when I first got my car (since I also had the C63 Sedan with the much improved rev match downshifting transmission), but really, you fail to notice after about a day. You're busy enjoying every other aspect of the car.
Both Maverick and I brought up the steering aggressiveness/sharpness, and that's the thing I miss most about the CLK BS. While not exactly desirable at most tracks, it's awesome on the street and makes it a little bit of a monster. It's something that the CBS has not been able to replicate exactly. Once I solve my garage situation, I'll most likely be picking up a used CLK BS again to go along with the CBS.
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Well its using a gearbox and electronics from 2007 so it will look poor in comparison to cars being released today. its the lack of throttle blipping that i find mystifying...they put it in the regular C63 which was released shortly after the CLK BS but the 'hardcore" CLK BS doesnt get it? i find that strange.
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The Black Series concept has changed quite a bit since the 1st one (SLK BS, just 160(!) units sold), now they clearly spend more time and money on it then back then. But they probably hope to sell many more too.
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
On the street there are eons between the CLK63 Black Series "driving experience" and the E63...The Black always has something going on even when cruising..from the road feel, sound and at times brutal performance..
I don't know of anyone who has exited a Black after a drive without a big ear to ear grin...
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'94 NSX,'99 NSX Z,'12 C63 Black Series (Prior: '07 E63, '08 CLK63 Black Series,'14 E63-S & 16 C63-S)
Well, I hope that you are all correct about the rest of the CLK63 Black Series being amazing (in spite of its transmission) because I am paying to have a full inspection done on one tomorrow, and if it passes I am going up Saturday to drive it, and hopefully bring it home. 
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Well, I hope that you are all correct about the rest of the CLK63 Black Series being amazing (in spite of its transmission) because I am paying to have a full inspection done on one tomorrow, and if it passes I am going up Saturday to drive it, and hopefully bring it home.
You will not regret it I guarantee it!
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Well, I hope that you are all correct about the rest of the CLK63 Black Series being amazing (in spite of its transmission) because I am paying to have a full inspection done on one tomorrow, and if it passes I am going up Saturday to drive it, and hopefully bring it home.
You're making too much about the transmission...it may not have the features of a newer vehicle but nothing wrong with it..
Just listen to the sound when you turn the key...
Down shift it and let it coast in second or third gear and hear a great crackling exhaust note..
Punch the throttle from a slow roll and if it has the Corsa's watch as the tail comes almost into your view
It's not an E63 or C63.,you'll be so occupied with driving and trying to keep it planted that the last thing you'll think about is the auto box...
It's not for everyone, a handful and brutal, can get away from you... you have to respect it's capabilities...
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'94 NSX,'99 NSX Z,'12 C63 Black Series (Prior: '07 E63, '08 CLK63 Black Series,'14 E63-S & 16 C63-S)
Okay...I drove it yesterday. The manual shift mode sucks, but I did not care, because the rest of the car is epic. They are checking out an odd sound from the front tomorrow, and hopefully we can work a deal. This car is amazing. Nothing else like it on the road, and I have had Ferraris, Porsches, and lots of other "performance" cars.
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Okay...I drove it yesterday. The manual shift mode sucks, but I did not care, because the rest of the car is epic. They are checking out an odd sound from the front tomorrow, and hopefully we can work a deal. This car is amazing. Nothing else like it on the road, and I have had Ferraris, Porsches, and lots of other "performance" cars.
Personally, I think throttle blipping is overrated for a slush box (I had a Stradale with the ultimate throttle blipping)
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