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Old 08-26-2008, 07:46 PM
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s63 vs s65 on the outside?

are the cars similar on the outside? I realized I cannot justify and s65, so I am looking at an s600 or s63....
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The wheels are the only obvious difference, but if the 63 doesn't have distronic plus, then the grille is different also.

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The wheels are the only obvious difference, but if the 63 doesn't have distronic plus, then the grille is different also.

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Is that true for the 2009 S63 as well?
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'09 S65 has 030 wheels std; exhaust tips of 65 are different vs 63...65 incls Pano roof and DistPlus as std, unlike 63...

If using car as largely a straight-line commuter car, would strongly prefer 600 over 63....much more impressive tq....and far more elegant interior (fine-grained leather throughout) in 600...
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As mentioned, the S65 includes the AMG performance package as standard which has forged wheels, top speed limited to 186 mph and CF interior trim. Also, the rear pipes are slightly different. Good luck.
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Top speed of the S65 is 155 MPH.
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Top speed of the S65 is 155 MPH.
True....until MY09...

MY09 S/CL65 come std w/030...wheels, cf interior and 186MPH limit....
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True....until MY09...

MY09 S/CL65 come std w/030...wheels, cf interior and 186MPH limit....
Wow...MB is not helping their used car values by making such an improvement in the W216 CL65's second MY. I am sure the price went up as well but if an 08 doesn't have those coveted options...it devalues it even further.

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True....until MY09...

MY09 S/CL65 come std w/030...wheels, cf interior and 186MPH limit....
It certainly makes sense since an S63-030 has a 186 MPH limit, but was there an official announcement? The AMG site still says 250 kph.
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s63 over s600 anyday, s63 is the best looking s, and the sound is just sick , while s600 has a better interior , but s63 is more fun to drive and for me it wouldn't matter if s600 is faster because it's way too quiet , and s600 is like more old's men while s63 is HOT HOT HOT
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'09 S63 AMG
Originally Posted by MikeRPA
s63 over s600 anyday, s63 is the best looking s, and the sound is just sick , while s600 has a better interior , but s63 is more fun to drive and for me it wouldn't matter if s600 is faster because it's way too quiet , and s600 is like more old's men while s63 is HOT HOT HOT
I would have to agree

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Originally Posted by MikeRPA
s63 over s600 anyday, s63 is the best looking s, and the sound is just sick , while s600 has a better interior , but s63 is more fun to drive and for me it wouldn't matter if s600 is faster because it's way too quiet , and s600 is like more old's men while s63 is HOT HOT HOT
Interesting comments... Both are wonderful cars no doubt... but have you actually driven both back to back?

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Originally Posted by MikeRPA
s63 over s600 anyday, s63 is the best looking s, and the sound is just sick , while s600 has a better interior , but s63 is more fun to drive and for me it wouldn't matter if s600 is faster because it's way too quiet , and s600 is like more old's men while s63 is HOT HOT HOT

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although it is your personal opinion, i find this particular statement quite silly. s63, though a fabulous car, is the little brother of the s600 v12 vehicle. The s600, as WSH pointed out earlier, does have a far more elegant interior. The s600 does have standard eqp, which is OPTIONAL in the s63. The s600 does have a v12 engine that produces 510 hp, for a full size luxury sedan! The best way i can put this is the s63 is a plain girl(550) who looks gorgeous with a lot of make up(63). The s600 is a natural beauty who looks even better with make up(65). Which ever way you choose, my friend, enjoy in great health, and take care!
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mikarpa,

although it is your personal opinion, i find this particular statement quite silly. s63, though a fabulous car, is the little brother of the s600 v12 vehicle. The s600, as WSH pointed out earlier, does have a far more elegant interior. The s600 does have standard eqp, which is OPTIONAL in the s63. The s600 does have a v12 engine that produces 510 hp, for a full size luxury sedan! The best way i can put this is the s63 is a plain girl(550) who looks gorgeous with a lot of make up(63). The s600 is a natural beauty who looks even better with make up(65). Which ever way you choose, my friend, enjoy in great health, and take care!
Mrkhan, well said. Good analogy! Us 600 owners enjoy all the options that are standard, and in fact become quite spoiled by them ... As for the S 600 being a "natural beauty", mine is actually a beast!!
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mikarpa,

although it is your personal opinion, i find this particular statement quite silly. s63, though a fabulous car, is the little brother of the s600 v12 vehicle. The s600, as WSH pointed out earlier, does have a far more elegant interior. The s600 does have standard eqp, which is OPTIONAL in the s63. The s600 does have a v12 engine that produces 510 hp, for a full size luxury sedan! The best way i can put this is the s63 is a plain girl(550) who looks gorgeous with a lot of make up(63). The s600 is a natural beauty who looks even better with make up(65). Which ever way you choose, my friend, enjoy in great health, and take care!

So if I drink enough beer , my meezly 'ol S600 will start looking like a S65???
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screw the beer; drink some vodka, and send the 600 to me for an early 21st!
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Originally Posted by Mrkhan347
mikarpa,

although it is your personal opinion, i find this particular statement quite silly. s63, though a fabulous car, is the little brother of the s600 v12 vehicle. The s600, as WSH pointed out earlier, does have a far more elegant interior. The s600 does have standard eqp, which is OPTIONAL in the s63. The s600 does have a v12 engine that produces 510 hp, for a full size luxury sedan! The best way i can put this is the s63 is a plain girl(550) who looks gorgeous with a lot of make up(63). The s600 is a natural beauty who looks even better with make up(65). Which ever way you choose, my friend, enjoy in great health, and take care!
s 600. Nice car, no doubt, Great car. I got S63 with all the options plus designo addition. Drives better then S600, and interior is nicer. Powerwise they are very close, but I feel that 63 is a sports sedan and 600 is a fast touring sedan.

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