ML-550 and ML-63 AMG on MB-Canada Configurator
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Diamond White is the only optional color even on the ML-63. All other colors available with no additional charge. Can someone help in why they picked to charge this color.
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As I recall when we ordered in the USA last year, metallic paint costs extra on several vehicles. Diamond White cost about twice as much as standard metallic paint. So, if metallic paint is a no cost option, then Diamond White should cost about $700 more. It's all explained when you "build" a car at MBUSA.
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As I recall when we ordered in the USA last year, metallic paint costs extra on several vehicles. Diamond White cost about twice as much as standard metallic paint. So, if metallic paint is a no cost option, then Diamond White should cost about $700 more. It's all explained when you "build" a car at MBUSA.
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Thanks for the reply. I am not questioning the cost. Money is not an object. I am curious to know why Diamond White is more expensive than other metallic paints? Is it so difficult to produce a "metallic white" or MB priced it higher for exclusivity. I could not find any MB technical description explaining the higher cost compared to other metallic paints.
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It was originally a designo paint (mystic white) that was ported over to series production. While there is an incremental cost associated with the diamond white finish due to complexity in the paint process for a pearlesque finish, I believe the price has more to do with exclusivity and its designo roots than the actual production cost delta versus a typical metallic finish.
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YYZ-E55: Many thanks for the clarification. This color is still my favorite. I also noticed that Porcelain Designo Seats are available only for the ML-63. If not available for the 2013 ML-550 by ordering time in June/July 2012 I may move toward the ML-63. I am no longer speed crazy but those seats put the car at par with higher luxury standard as S-550 and Range Rover.
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YYZ-E55: Today at the Dealer, I had a chance to compare side by side many MB models in Diamond White and Calcite White. Diamond White looks a bit smoother and shinier. My SA told me that the Diamond White pigment comes from "Japan" where the manufacturer is unable to produce enough quantity which explains this additional charge by MB. He could not provide any good reason to justify the extra charge except exclusivity which is only noticed by the very few. I am still debating whether it is worth the extra pennies. I love my 2010 C-350 in Calcite White, that is why I am attracted by Diamond White.
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YYZ-E55: Today at the Dealer, I had a chance to compare side by side many MB models in Diamond White and Calcite White. Diamond White looks a bit smoother and shinier. My SA told me that the Diamond White pigment comes from "Japan" where the manufacturer is unable to produce enough quantity which explains this additional charge by MB. He could not provide any good reason to justify the extra charge except exclusivity which is only noticed by the very few. I am still debating whether it is worth the extra pennies. I love my 2010 C-350 in Calcite White, that is why I am attracted by Diamond White.
MB Canada pricing on Diamond White is now in line with MBUSA.
