Any S65's out there - ?
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
I took delivery of a 2008 S65 yesterday (black/black). I haven't posted anything, because I don't have any pics yet.
I haven't driven an S63, but I own an ML63, so I have some familiarity with that engine and transmission. I bought the S65 because I needed a 4-door car that has strong acceleration at any speed. Do I really need that? No, but I wanted it. The 63 is a great engine that develops thrust at higher rpm's, and there is more shifting that goes on with the 7-speed. The 65 has torque almost anywhere in the power band and it's there right now, instead of needing to downshift a couple of gears to get the engine higher in the power band. And, I think the Mercedes 5-speed is a little better sorted out than the 7-speed.
I'll try to post some more observations with pics when I get a block of time to do it.
I haven't driven an S63, but I own an ML63, so I have some familiarity with that engine and transmission. I bought the S65 because I needed a 4-door car that has strong acceleration at any speed. Do I really need that? No, but I wanted it. The 63 is a great engine that develops thrust at higher rpm's, and there is more shifting that goes on with the 7-speed. The 65 has torque almost anywhere in the power band and it's there right now, instead of needing to downshift a couple of gears to get the engine higher in the power band. And, I think the Mercedes 5-speed is a little better sorted out than the 7-speed.
I'll try to post some more observations with pics when I get a block of time to do it.
Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area
2008 S65 Flint Grey/Black. Wife's car: 1/5/10 2010 E550 Palladium Silver/Natural Beige Leather P2 +
Well said. Ditto on the S65 selection. It's nice to be KING of the road whenever you choose to. Today a new M3 rag top tried...and I mean really TRIED to pull away from a stoplight with me. Silly boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!. 
I think when he got home he torched his car.
I think when he got home he torched his car.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 442
Likes: 1
From: Australia
2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Florida
03 S55 AMG
S65
It amazes me that someone driving an M3 Cabrio would TRY to play with an S65. You would think that someone driving an M3 would be enough of an enthusiast to know just what S65 AMG means. It happens to me occasionally and I just have a lowly 03 S55 AMG. I'm going to keep my S55 for 3 more years and hope to be able to buy an 07 S65 as that's the only way I can afford one. I do have 07 S65 wheels on my S55.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 579
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Bentley Flying Spur, CL550
https://mbworld.org/forums/s55-amg-s65-amg-s63-amg-w220-w221/199356-newbie.html
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
'08 sl65 08 c63 '06
My08 S65
Haven't seen any S65 '08s yet, but it's fire sale time on the remaining '07s. About $25K off sticker so far and it's getting pretty late.
By the way: do you love yours? Any problems with it?
Thanks a lot.
By the way: do you love yours? Any problems with it?
Thanks a lot.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 442
Likes: 1
From: Australia
2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
...?
Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area
2008 S65 Flint Grey/Black. Wife's car: 1/5/10 2010 E550 Palladium Silver/Natural Beige Leather P2 +
They do sell S65s in Europe. Bought a new one about 2 weeks ago directly from the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen factory. The drive to Zurich was incredable. An 08' with the same specs as the one I sold in the States.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 1
From: CA
2010 CL65
Congrats
Do S65s in EU have wood steering wheel...or all-leather sport steering wheel w/paddleshifters?
Did you debadge 65? Able (politically) to commute to office in a new 65 in Zurich?
Welcome your observations re: car culture diffces btwn Zurich and SiliconValley.....my uninformed sense is that Zurich/Munich, etc are akin to US industrial Midwest, e.g., Chicago, w/a more conservative consumption culture in one's home city....but many affluent car guys in Chicago simply get wkend houses in LA to keep their more interesting cars in a more consumption-friendly culture/climate/topography.....is Zurich similar?
Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area
2008 S65 Flint Grey/Black. Wife's car: 1/5/10 2010 E550 Palladium Silver/Natural Beige Leather P2 +
A friend of a friend of a friend works for MB Corporate in Germany. I ordered the car before leaving the United States. I have no badgeing on the car whatsoever. Not on the sides or the trunk. I was informed badgeing the EU is typically not warrented. The US does it and people in the US like it so they do it. As far as the steering wheel it is the leahter with paddle shifters. Again people like wood in the US so they cater to the US need. Living in EU has been a little getting used to for my family but by the time school starts for my children things should normalize. Having an EU car, no limitor and a car that does not have to meet the same stringent USA DOT requirements is a blessing. Got to go to work now. It's 7:30 in the morning 8/3/07 in Z
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 442
Likes: 1
From: Australia
2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 1
From: MI
2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS
I was entering the Greektown in Detroit a few days back and was waiting for a turn into a street, just as a brand new S65 was to take a turn into the road I was getting off of. The exhaust was mesmerizing: an italianate sound, with a hint of muscle-car burble, overall very smooth but powerful effect. So, I have one question: Does the SL65 sound the same, or did MB come up with a new exhaust system for the new S AMGs? If the upcoming post-facelift SL65 sounds the same or better, I know what my next car is. I mean, I drive almost the same (regular, non-AMG) engine, but it is not nearly as wonderful-sounding--although much better in the SL than the older S.
