Should I lease a 2022 E53 or pay $160k for a used 2021 E63S?
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Almost the same ...but not.
I was all set to order a C63s Sedan in early 2019. I came across a 2018 E43 in the same color combo I wanted for the C, and all the options I would have gotten plus more. They were discounting it about $17k IIRC which made the cost about equal to the C, so I got he E43 instead.
While is is really a nice car - if I had a dime for every time Ive thought I should have gotten the V8...I'd have a lot of dimes. A.lot.of.dimes....Plus I just dont need a car this large, we dont have any kids.
Good for you! I wish I had a V8
I was all set to order a C63s Sedan in early 2019. I came across a 2018 E43 in the same color combo I wanted for the C, and all the options I would have gotten plus more. They were discounting it about $17k IIRC which made the cost about equal to the C, so I got he E43 instead.
While is is really a nice car - if I had a dime for every time Ive thought I should have gotten the V8...I'd have a lot of dimes. A.lot.of.dimes....Plus I just dont need a car this large, we dont have any kids.
Good for you! I wish I had a V8
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I am looking forward to hearing your experience with the test drive, try to do a longer test drive and don't rush it to really see if you need or want the V8.
Good luck with your selection!
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Not at all the same as a 'conventional' hybrid with two, IMO redundant, powertrains.
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it is especially nice in stop and go traffic, since I can creep along on battery only. Unlike an ICE , I get better gas mileage in stop and go traffic.
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Any car you buy now would lose quite a bit in a year or two but this one would lose the least.
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The W213 48V/'EQ Boost' should not be confused with a 'conventional' hybrid drivetrain. The starter/generator and relatively small 48V battery power the starter, water pump, AC, and power steering, as well as eliminating a turbo, to offer the same power as the V6 E450, more smoothness, more efficiency, and eliminating the accessory drives. And the system runs the supercharger in the E53. Plus they are in-line 6 engines. Overall, more of a "pure statement of what an ICE car can be", IMO.
Not at all the same as a 'conventional' hybrid with two, IMO redundant, powertrains.
Not at all the same as a 'conventional' hybrid with two, IMO redundant, powertrains.
Thanks for your comment though I am sure your information helps others who might not be aware, which is a great thing : )
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The mild hybrid's motor by itself on the facelift E 450 can't propel the vehicle so such benefit doesn't exist in stop and go traffic if the internal combustion engine is stopped and then started (the emissions reduction part), smoother start is still a benefit though.
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