S63 or CL63
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2014 S63 AMG 4Matic
S63 or CL63
Did any of you guys had the opportunity to compare a S63 and CL63 AMG with respect to driving characteristics?
I would expect both cars to handle more or less the same given the similar dimensions (weight and length) and having the same suspension and drive train.
If that's the case I am considering giving up the better looks of the CL for the practicality of the S-class.
I would expect both cars to handle more or less the same given the similar dimensions (weight and length) and having the same suspension and drive train.
If that's the case I am considering giving up the better looks of the CL for the practicality of the S-class.
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From: CA
2010 CL65
Haven't driven S63 yet; have CL63.
Suspect if one largely drives in straight-line-only (as prob 95%+ of S/CL63 buyers do
), minim perceived diffce....
But would observe CL wheelbase is some 6" shorter; has ?2" lower height than S; prob different wt distrib/ctr of gravity...
Also, have read in multiple mags that AMG engineers supposedly engineered CL for greater driving precision (logical, given typical S63 role as a NYC/LA limo).....in terms of ABC calibr, steering ratio, shiftspeeds (usual tradeoff: speed vs smoothness), etc....
Also, need to compare both cars w/030 package (as wheels are allegedly 25lbs lighter than non-030 wheels).....if true 25lb wt diffce, can influence handling/braking dynamics....
Suspect if one largely drives in straight-line-only (as prob 95%+ of S/CL63 buyers do
), minim perceived diffce....But would observe CL wheelbase is some 6" shorter; has ?2" lower height than S; prob different wt distrib/ctr of gravity...
Also, have read in multiple mags that AMG engineers supposedly engineered CL for greater driving precision (logical, given typical S63 role as a NYC/LA limo).....in terms of ABC calibr, steering ratio, shiftspeeds (usual tradeoff: speed vs smoothness), etc....
Also, need to compare both cars w/030 package (as wheels are allegedly 25lbs lighter than non-030 wheels).....if true 25lb wt diffce, can influence handling/braking dynamics....
