Times Two

I wonder how much impact the additional weight really has on the new S-Klasse AMG in particular, since unlike many of the other new 63 E-Performance products, it was already very heavy to begin with. The W221 S 63 I drive is already pretty heavy anyways, I calculated the weight increase from it to be around 20%. Can all the new tech at the very least shave off the increase in terms of driving feel? I know some have described the W223 AMG as “handling like an E-Klasse,” but having driven a W211 E 63 some time ago, I can say it felt considerably lighter and more agile than the slightly newer W221 S 63.

Streamliner

With over 200 posts in this thread, I did not read them all, but wanted to ask you informed folks about the AMG Performance Composite Braking System: Is this the same as the Carbon Ceramic brakes that were optional on the W222 S63 & S65, or are these something different? I see no Carbon Ceramic brake option, so I’m wondering. Thanks.

geoking

Haven't used the car for anything but short around town trips and almost entirely battery trips. Ours shows 17 mile range and takes about 3 hours to recharge from 1 mile to 17 miles. I want to try slow charge but can't get the settings out of fast charge using my phone APP. We would also like to purchase a trunk all weather mat but can not find a made to fit one? Has anyone solved this one yet?
Regards,
George

js_cls

Absolutely gorgeous, enjoy it.

MTrauman

Here is the code:

B07 - AMG High-Performance Ceramic Composite Braking System
$8,950

So yes I believe it is the same as w222 s63.

Streamliner

So B07 is currently available to order on the 2024 S63? I wonder why it is not shown on the MBUSA “Build” site?

MTrauman

It could not be ordered for 2024 but is added in the Edition 1 model for 2024. It now can be ordered for 2025. I actually pulled the code directly from a stock unit at one of your local dealers Streamliner--Fletcher Jones--Newport Beach.

sam9187

They are not same as carbon ceramics. These don't have as much braking power as carbon and produce tons of dust. I have these on the G63 and GLS63. The carbons are preferable but in 2024 they were not available on the GLS63 or S63 (except edition 1) due to global supply issues. They are back as an option for 2025 for both S63 and GLS63. It's surprising that on the GLS63 - only front are carbon ceramics and rear are steel painted in gold color.

Streamliner

I have a friend who is thinking about a new S63, so that’s why I’m looking into this. As for “tons of dust,” that was Reason No. 1 that I spent the big bucks to put CCB on my lowly SL450: ZERO brake dust. My wheels and the rest of my white car stay very clean for weeks between washes.

MTrauman

Streamliner,

First pic is from a current 24 S63 AMG E Perf at my local dealer. The other two are from take offs from a 24 S63 AMG E Perm being sold on EBay! These look like what you put on your SL?

Here is SPECIFICALLY what is on the 24/25 s63:

Streamliner

Yes, those appear to be the same as mine. I actually believe that the CCB components that fit my SL are exactly the same as for the S63. Thanks!

sam9187

The cost of aftermarket CCB is ridiculous. I wish it was available on the 24. I have them on my 18 S63. I'm thinking it's worth just swapping 18 S63 CCB onto the 24 S63.

sam9187

Stream, where did you buy the CCB from? Do you remember what the cost was back then?

Streamliner

I believe it was about late 2019 and I paid about $16K parts & labor. The parts were ordered through an Indy shop here is So. CA.

Mem30306

Saw my first S63 yesterday in person at Mercedes Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta.

W205C43PFL

Thanks for sharing, great spec overall but I wonder why the centre console doesn't have CF : (

The AMG GT on the left looks good as well!

Mem30306

Maybe when they hit $232K they thought, "you know, maybe we should stop there"! That's before they tack on market pricing.

Mayur999

We actually have one in Canada too! Typically Canada is always delayed behind the US so I was surprised to see it this weekend. Sounded great.

Wolfman

They typically have been the same across the board, apart from brackets, etc. and those cars that have steel rears (some lower priced AMG’s).
The front CCB always had a 231 model number regardless of where they were installed.
This, however, does have a 223 model designation, so they maybe slightly different.
If the price is right on the EBay set, I would consider those…

W205C43PFL

Yup saw one here at MB Markham, should had took pictures but what a spec, next time I see it I will be sure take pictures but I better hurry because there was a sold sign. That said, there should be some more coming in I heard.

W205C43PFL

It is already delivered
First time hearing MB Markham delivers at such quick pace, it usually takes 5 days for them when I buy cars from them. My friend's vehicle takes 7 even, I had a great relationship with a sales back in MB Markham for a decade but he left now to BMW.

Edit: I remember you or some other forum member shared me a contact so still thank you for that : ) As much as I do appreciate it but I first try to establish a new relationship with another sales in MB Markham since my experience with their service had been positive over the decades. I had two sales, for about two decades (less than two decades), one left 8 years ago this newer one left last year.

Welp, I will keep an eye for another S 63 E Performance and hopefully take pictures next time I see them shame on me for not taking pictures yesterday, it was such a killer spec.

QuadBenz

Interesting comments about excessive road noise and very stiff ride quality, even in comfort mode. But apparently it handles amazingly. They said it handles better than the new SL. It seems the latest S63 is more AMG this time around and less S-Class than in the past. Hmm...

Streamliner

Watching these two guys absolutely ROARING through heavily wooded areas, complete with blind intersections and oncoming traffic, I can't help but think what might happen if Bambi jumped into their path. If these clowns want to drive like this, they should have booked some track time. Here they are driving very quickly, on public roads, as they are still learning & fooling with the controls. Idiots.

DABRONX

Can anyone comment on how smooth or not smooth the power is on these. Looking to get into a test drive but waiting on one to show up. I am coming from a V12 Flying Spur. I never had an issue with the smoothness of the V8 but wondering if the hybrid drive has any roughness to it or does it make drive even smoother?

I love the V12 but to me unless on the highway its not all its cracked up to be.

Honestly the pricing is getting right up there with a lower end new Spur but the MB is probably a better engineered car in many ways.

Thanks

W205C43PFL

I hate these guys, they seem entitled, I had unsubscribed a long time ago and had since subscribed to Throttle House instead. Thestraightpipes gets worse every single time.