W221 S65 vs S63 (turbo)?
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Mercedes Benz S600
W221 S65 vs S63 (turbo)?
Anyone have experience driving both? No stick time in the S63 and wondering if it's a reasonable analogue for the V-12 car? Lighter maybe? Not quite as smooth? Former W221 S600 (chipped) owner and have driven W220 S65.
All inputs and thoughts are appreciated.
All inputs and thoughts are appreciated.
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2019 S63 4Matic+, 2018 E400 Cabrio, wardens car.
Cannot speak to the W221 S63 as I have a 2019 W222 S63 but the new 4.0L V8 with the hot V turbo set up means instantaneous power. There is no lag based on the turbo placement and it pulls strong all the way through the power band. Honestly the power that both the V8 and V12 put out in the AMG cars is ridiculous, the bigger difference is in the drive system. While the S65 has RWD only, the S63 has all wheel drive and that makes a big difference in how the car behaves. I would drive both though before making any decision as the S63 is not exactly an S class from a noise or comfort standpoint, very close but not the same floaty experience of the S560.
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Mercedes Benz S600
Cannot speak to the W221 S63 as I have a 2019 W222 S63 but the new 4.0L V8 with the hot V turbo set up means instantaneous power. There is no lag based on the turbo placement and it pulls strong all the way through the power band. Honestly the power that both the V8 and V12 put out in the AMG cars is ridiculous, the bigger difference is in the drive system. While the S65 has RWD only, the S63 has all wheel drive and that makes a big difference in how the car behaves. I would drive both though before making any decision as the S63 is not exactly an S class from a noise or comfort standpoint, very close but not the same floaty experience of the S560.
