C43 - C63 Comparison and Some Assistance Please
02-24-2017, 11:05 AM
#26
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I find a huge this winter with Nokians rather than the Blizzaks I had for the last two winters, and obviously my C400 is light years ahead of my 507...but I do like the feature on my car that raises the suspension up to 45km/hr.
Does this carry over on the C43?
02-24-2017, 11:12 AM
#27
Super Member
Agree 100%
Not to put down those who like the C43, but it's not a real AMG. It's a marketing move to broaden their sales.
Trust me - if you drive the C63 properly on dry roads, its game-over. There is no comparison!
Perhaps I'm wrong but isn't the C43 the regular C class chassis, with some minor tweaks? The C63 is wider, totally different.
You didn't specify how long you intend to keep it. Is this a lease, or will this be a long-term possession? If the latter, the C63 will hold its value much better, no question.
As for for the extra HP in non-track settings- it's not so much that, it's the extra torque that you'll feel. It's highly addictive! I have driven the M178 engine but own the M156 C63 507 Edition. It's definitely tons of fun in the city, and you don't have to break the law to enjoy it.
I love over the V8 sound on startup, and even just driving at single-digit speeds, it's very special.
If you can afford it, C63 all the way. No question. You won't regret it!
good luck
Not to put down those who like the C43, but it's not a real AMG. It's a marketing move to broaden their sales.
Trust me - if you drive the C63 properly on dry roads, its game-over. There is no comparison!
Perhaps I'm wrong but isn't the C43 the regular C class chassis, with some minor tweaks? The C63 is wider, totally different.
You didn't specify how long you intend to keep it. Is this a lease, or will this be a long-term possession? If the latter, the C63 will hold its value much better, no question.
As for for the extra HP in non-track settings- it's not so much that, it's the extra torque that you'll feel. It's highly addictive! I have driven the M178 engine but own the M156 C63 507 Edition. It's definitely tons of fun in the city, and you don't have to break the law to enjoy it.
I love over the V8 sound on startup, and even just driving at single-digit speeds, it's very special.
If you can afford it, C63 all the way. No question. You won't regret it!
good luck
02-24-2017, 11:17 AM
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02-24-2017, 11:24 AM
#29
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Which was a big turn off for me. I thought when I got the C400 I would go for a C63, but it is too understated for my liking. The previous generation had a much more noticeable road presence, easily spotted and distinguishable from mundane C lasses. This one? Not so much, or none at all. And some may like that but for me, a big turn off.
