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Old 09-24-2011, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hpgn
Took some pictures the day the car arrived. Pictures are attached.

I agree it is expected that the 5.5TT is faster than the 6.2 NA. What I meant by mentioning the C63 and E63 was that I didn't expect this big a difference.

Regarding the Panamera I drove one a few weeks before receiving my car and I agree... Although the 0-60 numbers are impressive I believe that much of it is in the PDK and 4wd... as I said from a rolling start I think the CLS will beat it.

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I just got back from the AMG Performance Tour in Toronto and the 2012 E63 pulled on the CLS63.

The E63 is a way sharper car than the CLS63. When you drive the therm back to back you notice right away that the CLS feels heavier and less nimble

We did side by side drags of the CLS63 vs the E63 and the E63 pulled by a car each time. Even the E63 wagon pulled on the CLS....and the CLS is crazy fast....

I was there with 3 of my friends and we all picked the E63 over the CLS63

Youu need to drive them back to back to really notice the difference...otherwise they are both exceptional Super Sedans









Originally Posted by turbotom1
My registration says 4153 lbs and Mercedes dropped the price $4,150 bringing it closer to the E63.




2012 E63: Curb weight (C/D est): 4200–4300 lb
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review

2012 E63: Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 4,057
http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-b...and-video.html

"The 2012 E63 AMG is essentially a mechanical doppelgaenger for the CLS63 AMG. Both have the same hand-built, direct-injection V-8 that makes 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Both have the same seven-speed wet clutch transmission, the same electrohydraulic steering system, and upgraded suspension and electronics. Unlike the CLS63, which had dramatic plastic surgery along with its heart transplant, the 2012 E63 receives only the tiniest of Botox injections, primarily new 10-spoke wheels and V-8 BITURBO badging.
Curb weight 4100-4300 lb (mfr)"
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1YSElK4mW


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The CLS63 AMG rips off 60-mph sprints in 3.8 seconds, the quarter mile in 12 flat and 100 mph comes up in just 8.3 sec.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/up...benz-cls63-amg

the CLS63 ripped to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, 100 in 8.5, and 150 in 19.5. Add 0.1 second to those times if launch control is used. The quarter-mile is 12.0 seconds away, at which point you’ll be going 121 mph. The 4275-pound, four-door CLS63 will dust a Corvette Grand Sport and hang close to a Z06.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

during the 0-60 and quarter-mile runs. Those millisecond shifts helped push the 4256-pound CLS63 to a rarified 0-to-60 time of 3.9 seconds, with the quarter coming in 12.1 seconds at 121.3 mph

the 2012 CLS63 is $4,150 less expensive than before.
http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-b...cls-class.html


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So did you rate the SLS against the new E63 ?
2 SLS AMG
2 CLS 63
2.E 63
1 E 63 wagon







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SLS is in a different league. Its like trying to compare a CTS-V to a ZR-1

Originally Posted by turbotom1
So did you rate the SLS against the new E63 ?
2 SLS AMG
2 CLS 63
2.E 63
1 E 63 wagon







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2012 CLS63
0–60 mph 3.8 sec
0–100 mph 8.3 sec
0–1320 ft (1/4 mile) 12.0 sec @ 122.5 mph
Skidpad 0.93 g
Slalom 70.3 mph
Braking, 60–0 mph 116 ft

2012 E63 (should match he CLS63)
coming soon
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2011 E63
0-60 mph 4.1 sec
0-100 mph 9.5 sec
0-1320 ft (1/4 mile) 12.5 @ 115 mpd
skidpad 0.92g
slalom 68.2 mph
braking 60-0 119 ft

Source R&T.
2012 CLS63
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/up...benz-cls63-amg

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Curb weight 4240 lb 4285 lb
0-60 mph 4.1 sec 4.1 sec
0-100 mph 9.3 sec 9.5 sec
Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft 119 ft
Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad) 0.89g 0.92g
slalom 70.3 mph 68.2 mph

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...s-benz-e63-amg

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/im...s-benz-e63-amg

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Originally Posted by turbotom1
2012 CLS63
0–60 mph 3.8 sec
0–100 mph 8.3 sec
0–1320 ft (1/4 mile) 12.0 sec @ 122.5 mph
Skidpad 0.93 g
Slalom 70.3 mph
Braking, 60–0 mph 116 ft

2012 E63 (should match he CLS63)
coming soon
coming soon
coming soon


2011 E63
0-60 mph 4.1 sec
0-100 mph 9.5 sec
0-1320 ft (1/4 mile) 12.5 @ 115 mpd
skidpad 0.92g
slalom 68.2 mph
braking 60-0 119 ft

Source R&T.
2012 CLS63
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/up...benz-cls63-amg

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Curb weight 4240 lb 4285 lb
0-60 mph 4.1 sec 4.1 sec
0-100 mph 9.3 sec 9.5 sec
Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft 119 ft
Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad) 0.89g 0.92g
slalom 70.3 mph 68.2 mph

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...s-benz-e63-amg

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/im...s-benz-e63-amg

Tom I like that, just posting up facts and no opinions on it. Good stuff.

Personally, I prefer the CLS over the E regardless if 550 or 63.
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The E and CLS are so close in every aspect

Originally Posted by bigben320e
Tom I like that, just posting up facts and no opinions on it. Good stuff.

Personally, I prefer the CLS over the E regardless if 550 or 63.
Thanks, I always use just one magazine (when possible) for car reviews so its as fair as possible.

The E and CLS are so close in every aspect but looks, that it amazes me when I read ridiculous unsupported statements:
Its based on the C class.
Has a cramped interior.
Weights 300 lbs more.
Is slower around corners, less nimble.

I'm lucky and get to drive (or ride in) modded E55's and E63's every week so my opinions are not based on one or two rides but instead on "seat time"


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That's kinda the problem....when you rely on magazine stats to justify your stance....side by side spreadsheet analytics dont tell you which is the better car......you exclude the entire aspects of dynamics and feel.

I do agree that the CLS has the advantage in style (i was ready to put a deposit on one), but the E63 is a better driver's car in every single category. The CLS63 is a an aswesome car but just not as sharp at the limits.

You really notice the difference in the high-speed slalom and driving them back to back. I've driven both the 2011 CLS63 and 2011 E63 around the track for a full day and there was no comparison. The E63 has just a better driving car...faster....sharper...and more confidence inspiring. It's even more the case with the 2012's. And now with more thrust, you can tell when you drive them, that they are very different.

Just my 2 cents (plus tax)

Originally Posted by turbotom1
Thanks, I always use just one magazine (when possible) for car reviews so its as fair as possible.

The E and CLS are so close in every aspect but looks, that it amazes me when I read ridiculous unsupported statements:
Its based on the C class.
Has a cramped interior.
Weights 300 lbs more.
Is slower around corners, less nimble.

I'm lucky and get to drive (or ride in) modded E55's and E63's every week so my opinions are not based on one or two rides but instead on "seat time"








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i drive them all, fast and hard
i wonder what kinda numbers the new TT engine vs the NA 6.2 compare
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Originally Posted by callmiro
That's kinda the problem....when you rely on magazine stats to justify your stance....side by side spreadsheet analytics dont tell you which is the better car......you exclude the entire aspects of dynamics and feel.

I do agree that the CLS has the advantage in style (i was ready to put a deposit on one), but the E63 is a better driver's car in every single category. The CLS63 is a an aswesome car but just not as sharp at the limits.

You really notice the difference in the high-speed slalom and driving them back to back. I've driven both the 2011 CLS63 and 2011 E63 around the track for a full day and there was no comparison. The E63 has just a better driving car...faster....sharper...and more confidence inspiring. It's even more the case with the 2012's. And now with more thrust, you can tell when you drive them, that they are very different.

Just my 2 cents (plus tax)

Since they share the exact same chassis, motor, transmission, suspension and wheels I got confused for a moment, sorry.



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The E63 is 227 pounds lighter than the CLS63....

"The now slightly lighter 4,050-pound E63 (227 pounds less than the CLS63 AMG with which it shares underpinnings) felt balanced through even the most exaggerated long bends at Paul Ricard"

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/11/2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-first-drive-review/
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Originally Posted by callmiro
The E63 is 227 pounds lighter than the CLS63....

"The now slightly lighter 4,050-pound E63 (227 pounds less than the CLS63 AMG with which it shares underpinnings) felt balanced through even the most exaggerated long bends at Paul Ricard"

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/11/2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-first-drive-review/
its 64 pounds or 30KG you can check it out at Mercedes Benz AMG site http://www.mercedes-amg.com/#/home
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From MB/AMG site:

CLS 63 = 4277 Curb Weight
E63 = 4084 Curb Weight

4277 - 4084 = 193lbs.



All this fuzzy math, I am going according to this in AMG site. I think they would be the best to see weight and other specs on their on own cars.
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Originally Posted by bigben320e
From MB/AMG site:

CLS 63 = 4277 Curb Weight
E63 = 4084 Curb Weight

4277 - 4084 = 193lbs.



All this fuzzy math, I am going according to this in AMG site. I think they would be the best to see weight and other specs on their on own cars.
The above curb weights are also quoted in most magazines / reviews.

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Originally Posted by bigben320e
From MB/AMG site:

CLS 63 = 4277 Curb Weight
E63 = 4084 Curb Weight

4277 - 4084 = 193lbs.



All this fuzzy math, I am going according to this in AMG site. I think they would be the best to see weight and other specs on their on own cars.
WoW there is something wrong here cuz it shows me 30KG difference in weight which is about 66 pounds i took two screen shot of the weight and dimension maybe US spec cars are different ??

E63 1840KG = 4056.5 US pounds
CLS63 1870KG = 4122.6 US pounds
Thats a difference of 66 pounds

I hope you see why i am sticking to what it says at Mercedes AMG website
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Originally Posted by hpgn
Just an update...

Although the headroom thing is a bummer I have know reached 400miles and gave up on the break-in following MBs instructions. By no means I wish to discuss if its good or bad for the car. What I wanted to say is that this car is fast!!! On my VBOX, without race start, I can get 3.9 (0-60) every time. But that isn't enough to describe how fast it feels. I have had a Renntech tuned C63 and an E63 and they don't even come close!!! Either MB is lying about hp or this is the best engine ever! As for the lag, it is barely noticeable, much less so than in the panamera turbo. Actualy haven driven a panamera turbo I'm looking for one to race. I honestly believe that form a rolling start this car will beat it.

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Thanks for the informative post. Nice car.
I am also moving from a normally aspirated E63 to a turbo E63 (by way of Jag XFR in between).
Is your the 550hp version?
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Forged alloy wheels save weight

Originally Posted by callmiro
The E63 is 227 pounds lighter than the CLS63....

"The now slightly lighter 4,050-pound E63 (227 pounds less than the CLS63 AMG with which it shares underpinnings) felt balanced through even the most exaggerated long bends at Paul Ricard"

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/11/2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-first-drive-review/
Everyone on here understands that weight varies with different options, wheels and brakes.

My 2012 CLS63 weighs 4153 lbs, see below.
I did get the lighter forged alloy wheels to shave some weight (code 793) and carbon fiber interior instead of the wood treatment.

Naturally we agree that the weight of the two cars in question were different as you described so well, thank you.

It just as easily could have been a loaded E63 with the Panorama roof and standard wheels (4,300) versus a striped CLS63 with forged wheels (4,153)

Something else to consider during the purchasing cycle, I did.




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Originally Posted by turbotom1
Everyone on here understands that weight varies with different options, wheels and brakes.

My 2012 CLS63 weighs 4153 lbs, see below.
I did get the lighter forged alloy wheels to shave some weight (code 793) and carbon fiber interior instead of the wood treatment.

Naturally we agree that the weight of the two cars in question were different as you described so well, thank you.

It just as easily could have been a loaded E63 with the Panorama roof and standard wheels (4,300) versus a striped CLS63 with forged wheels (4,153)

Something else to consider during the purchasing cycle, I did.




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tom how does it feel compared to your prior 63's ?????
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tom how does it feel compared to your prior 63's ?????
The suspension is stiffer & sportier with less body roll and and entering-exiting driveways its noticeably firmer with less bottoming out.

Acceleration is completely different as the feel and sound have changed.
You have to try one out for yourself. The excitement is surreal in first and second gears followed by long third and fourth gears with an urgent sense of speed building.
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quick question
how are the seats compared to each other? is it the same sized seat?
also in the comfort suspension setting with the PP pack how much rougher is it then non?
i had a 2010 e550 4matic loved it but i want somthing more sporty but not to crazy where i dont like the ride. Im in process of selling my panamera 4S for a loss cause i find it to be a very rough ride with a bad non supportive seat. i think its down to these cls63 or 2012 e63 plus with or without PP pack of course i want the extra power but for the amount i'm going to use it i don't want to not have a car i find comfy to drive everyday. i wish the e63 was a little flashier i love the cls63 but i feel it will drive a little big and heavy compared to the E63 i really dont care about back seat size.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
and why does does the E only have the dynamic seat for driver but the CLS has for both front?????
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
and why does does the E only have the dynamic seat for driver but the CLS has for both front?????
because cls is a nicer car?
I don't know either......but my wife will really approve....
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i drive them all, fast and hard
she will approve if she is driving, didn t u just get an E, not cls
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
and why does does the E only have the dynamic seat for driver but the CLS has for both front?????
Good observation. By the way, I thought I saw a video around a month ago on youtube with a rear seat passenger videotaping the two in the front test driving an E63 at some kind of AMG event in India. I noticed both front seats have dynamic seats. I remember mentioning to my wife, "isn't that nice to have both seats like that?!"

Maybe just not in America.
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I do not believe a e63 will pull a full car length from a cls63.....that is a huge difference for 2 identical 4000+ lb cars - 200lbs apart.

either way i would pick the cls63


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