Testing Concludes the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Is Awesome
12-20-2016, 02:39 PM
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Testing Concludes the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Is Awesome
The Germans are up to no good with this Mercedes-AMG E63 S, and God bless them for it.
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12-20-2016, 04:06 PM
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I'm sure reviewers will rip it a new one because the command system is too complicated or because the variable steering is ooooh! so sensitive. On the other hand, for 125K plus, Im pissed that it doesn't include a star trek style replicator to serve my tea while sliding on a curve at 100mph!!!!!!!
I wish I could justify splurging on such toys. My wife is already mad I'm buying an E43.
I wish I could justify splurging on such toys. My wife is already mad I'm buying an E43.
12-20-2016, 04:18 PM
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I'm sure reviewers will rip it a new one because the command system is too complicated or because the variable steering is ooooh! so sensitive. On the other hand, for 125K plus, Im pissed that it doesn't include a star trek style replicator to serve my tea while sliding on a curve at 100mph!!!!!!!
I wish I could justify splurging on such toys. My wife is already mad I'm buying an E43.
I wish I could justify splurging on such toys. My wife is already mad I'm buying an E43.cheers
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12-22-2016, 07:42 AM
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I think you will find the 9 speed transmission to be a Godsend. That is precisely the tranny MB has been looking for to put in these kinds of cars, especially in terms of driveability. This is what sets MB apart.
I say this not because I own or have even driven the e45, rather from my experience with the 2017 CLS550. Although not AMG, the ride is super exhilarating nonetheless. The 278 motor is a bi-turbo V8 producing 402 hp/443 lb-ft torque which exceeds the ratings of the 6 cyl. e45 but as I said, it is not AMG and should not be compared in those terms. If the e45 has the same tranny as my CLS (I think it does) it will be more than capable of producing smooth, seamless shifts throughout the range of the most powerful MB motors (the 63 S is another animal entirely!).
You will have the added bonus of very good efficiency as well. My car has not yet been broken in as I have 3000 miles on it but I have driven the heck out of it (often in sports mode) and have averaged nearly 23 mpg. The transmission will be in 9th gear riding along at 70 mph at only 1400 rpms - that is almost diesel-like. Of course sports mode jacks that up two fold but the efficiency is not compromised that much.
The driveability factor of this transmission is the last thing to worry about even in higher performance Mercedes cars. I think this is due to the wide space between gears and its ability to even skip gears (in downshifts) which maximizes the smoothness and quickness of the car overall, making it ideal for the performance segment. Previously, I owned a Mercedes with the seven speed and there is no comparison whatsoever - the 9G-Tronic is as good a tranny as you will find.
I say this not because I own or have even driven the e45, rather from my experience with the 2017 CLS550. Although not AMG, the ride is super exhilarating nonetheless. The 278 motor is a bi-turbo V8 producing 402 hp/443 lb-ft torque which exceeds the ratings of the 6 cyl. e45 but as I said, it is not AMG and should not be compared in those terms. If the e45 has the same tranny as my CLS (I think it does) it will be more than capable of producing smooth, seamless shifts throughout the range of the most powerful MB motors (the 63 S is another animal entirely!).
You will have the added bonus of very good efficiency as well. My car has not yet been broken in as I have 3000 miles on it but I have driven the heck out of it (often in sports mode) and have averaged nearly 23 mpg. The transmission will be in 9th gear riding along at 70 mph at only 1400 rpms - that is almost diesel-like. Of course sports mode jacks that up two fold but the efficiency is not compromised that much.
The driveability factor of this transmission is the last thing to worry about even in higher performance Mercedes cars. I think this is due to the wide space between gears and its ability to even skip gears (in downshifts) which maximizes the smoothness and quickness of the car overall, making it ideal for the performance segment. Previously, I owned a Mercedes with the seven speed and there is no comparison whatsoever - the 9G-Tronic is as good a tranny as you will find.
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12-24-2016, 04:26 AM
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My 9G is having a bit of a sluggish/slightly rough unshift from 3rd-4th under very mild acceleration. Trans is still adapting to my driving style I'm sure as car only has about 250 miles. I also notice the torque converter engagement just prior to the 3-4 shift again only under mild acceleration as well.
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I think you will find the 9 speed transmission to be a Godsend. That is precisely the tranny MB has been looking for to put in these kinds of cars, especially in terms of driveability. This is what sets MB apart.
I say this not because I own or have even driven the e45, rather from my experience with the 2017 CLS550. Although not AMG, the ride is super exhilarating nonetheless. The 278 motor is a bi-turbo V8 producing 402 hp/443 lb-ft torque which exceeds the ratings of the 6 cyl. e45 but as I said, it is not AMG and should not be compared in those terms. If the e45 has the same tranny as my CLS (I think it does) it will be more than capable of producing smooth, seamless shifts throughout the range of the most powerful MB motors (the 63 S is another animal entirely!).
You will have the added bonus of very good efficiency as well. My car has not yet been broken in as I have 3000 miles on it but I have driven the heck out of it (often in sports mode) and have averaged nearly 23 mpg. The transmission will be in 9th gear riding along at 70 mph at only 1400 rpms - that is almost diesel-like. Of course sports mode jacks that up two fold but the efficiency is not compromised that much.
The driveability factor of this transmission is the last thing to worry about even in higher performance Mercedes cars. I think this is due to the wide space between gears and its ability to even skip gears (in downshifts) which maximizes the smoothness and quickness of the car overall, making it ideal for the performance segment. Previously, I owned a Mercedes with the seven speed and there is no comparison whatsoever - the 9G-Tronic is as good a tranny as you will find.
I say this not because I own or have even driven the e45, rather from my experience with the 2017 CLS550. Although not AMG, the ride is super exhilarating nonetheless. The 278 motor is a bi-turbo V8 producing 402 hp/443 lb-ft torque which exceeds the ratings of the 6 cyl. e45 but as I said, it is not AMG and should not be compared in those terms. If the e45 has the same tranny as my CLS (I think it does) it will be more than capable of producing smooth, seamless shifts throughout the range of the most powerful MB motors (the 63 S is another animal entirely!).
You will have the added bonus of very good efficiency as well. My car has not yet been broken in as I have 3000 miles on it but I have driven the heck out of it (often in sports mode) and have averaged nearly 23 mpg. The transmission will be in 9th gear riding along at 70 mph at only 1400 rpms - that is almost diesel-like. Of course sports mode jacks that up two fold but the efficiency is not compromised that much.
The driveability factor of this transmission is the last thing to worry about even in higher performance Mercedes cars. I think this is due to the wide space between gears and its ability to even skip gears (in downshifts) which maximizes the smoothness and quickness of the car overall, making it ideal for the performance segment. Previously, I owned a Mercedes with the seven speed and there is no comparison whatsoever - the 9G-Tronic is as good a tranny as you will find.
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