2010 S63 or 2012 S550
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2010 S63 or 2012 S550
A lady ran a red light and t-boned / totaled my 2009 S550 recently. I know the new S comes out in few months but I can't wait that long and I don't like the round A/C vents in the spy photos.
Anyways, I plan to buy a car now but the price on a used 2010 S63 is same as a new 2012 S550. But the engines on S550 and S63 have changed from 2011 onwards.
2010 S63 = 518HP & 465 lb-ft
2012 S550 = 429HP & 516 lb-ft
2012 S63 = 536HP & 590 lb-ft
The torque on 2012 S550 is higher than 2010 S63. I look forward to your opinion about which car would be a better choice. I don't care about mpg.
Also, the S550 is sold as twin-turbo while the S63 is sold as Biturbo - any inputs on this would be helpful as well. Thanks.
Anyways, I plan to buy a car now but the price on a used 2010 S63 is same as a new 2012 S550. But the engines on S550 and S63 have changed from 2011 onwards.
2010 S63 = 518HP & 465 lb-ft
2012 S550 = 429HP & 516 lb-ft
2012 S63 = 536HP & 590 lb-ft
The torque on 2012 S550 is higher than 2010 S63. I look forward to your opinion about which car would be a better choice. I don't care about mpg.
Also, the S550 is sold as twin-turbo while the S63 is sold as Biturbo - any inputs on this would be helpful as well. Thanks.
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twin turbo and biturbo, it's the same thing, just names. you said you don't care about gas mileage, and i assume you care more about performance? the 2012 s550 will still be a bit slower than the 2010 s63 i think, but overall it might be a smoother / quieter car because of the torque and the exhaust. if you get the s63, you have abc so that's better handling (unless you get the same option for 2012 s550 as well).
me personally i would probably go with s63. a bit more different, faster, more sporty, exhaust sounds good. but you will just need to make sure you are ok with that sporty aspect in a flagship sedan
btw, sorry to hear about the accident, i hope everyone is ok
me personally i would probably go with s63. a bit more different, faster, more sporty, exhaust sounds good. but you will just need to make sure you are ok with that sporty aspect in a flagship sedan
btw, sorry to hear about the accident, i hope everyone is ok
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I walked out with no injury and that's the reason I will only buy a S now. The dealer had loaned me E63 for couple of days and I got hooked so I will probably end up with S63. Thanks for the info on turbo.
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2012 s550 hands down!
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I'll throw my 2 cents in...
2012 S550 for sure. It's underrated by Mercedes, with dyno's showing the engine putting out significantly more than advertised.
If it's not fast enough, get a Renntech tune from a participating MB dealer and call it a day. Factory warranty with true sleeper status.
2012 S550 for sure. It's underrated by Mercedes, with dyno's showing the engine putting out significantly more than advertised.
If it's not fast enough, get a Renntech tune from a participating MB dealer and call it a day. Factory warranty with true sleeper status.
