2010 E63 Jerky Acceleration
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 410
Likes: 1
From: NYC
W212 E63
Hi all,
I am considering buying a new E63 but I am having second thoughts because of the MCT transmission. The MCT mated the previous 6.2l N/A engine seemed to have suffered a lot of issues with jerkiness especially in cold start or out of junctions. This is a deal breaker for me as there is a lot of stop/start and low speed crawling traffic in Hong Kong. Have these problems been eradicated in the 2012 E63 with MCT mated to the new 5.5l twin-turbo engine?
I am considering buying a new E63 but I am having second thoughts because of the MCT transmission. The MCT mated the previous 6.2l N/A engine seemed to have suffered a lot of issues with jerkiness especially in cold start or out of junctions. This is a deal breaker for me as there is a lot of stop/start and low speed crawling traffic in Hong Kong. Have these problems been eradicated in the 2012 E63 with MCT mated to the new 5.5l twin-turbo engine?
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
CLS350
I hope my worries are unfounded. But it seems the MCT doesn't cope too well with light throttle application from a dead stop (clutch vs torque converter). Also, I see the limited slip differential is a must-have item.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 410
Likes: 1
From: NYC
W212 E63
Like i said, you can't understand it until you go and try it. Go and test drive it. sounds like you're making decisions without getting the facts for yourself. Take the information from the boards and use it as a guide when you go shopping. There is little chop. If you're concerned about stop and go traffic, I live in NYC. When I'm off the brake, the car moves forward. No chop. JUST GO AND DRIVE it already.......
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 395
Likes: 5
07 M6 | 09 RX-8 | 07 LGT Wagon | 17 Bolt
Its good to see you researching the car, before even driving one.
You seem smart enought to realize you will want to buy it after driving it and that you may not notice such fine details on a short test drive.
Yes, definetly get the LSD.
The PP is a good idea too, for reliable power with no warranty concerns.
You seem smart enought to realize you will want to buy it after driving it and that you may not notice such fine details on a short test drive.
Yes, definetly get the LSD.
The PP is a good idea too, for reliable power with no warranty concerns.
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
CLS350
Like i said, you can't understand it until you go and try it. Go and test drive it. sounds like you're making decisions without getting the facts for yourself. Take the information from the boards and use it as a guide when you go shopping. There is little chop. If you're concerned about stop and go traffic, I live in NYC. When I'm off the brake, the car moves forward. No chop. JUST GO AND DRIVE it already.......
I am putting a lot of weight on the comments made by the respective E63 owners on this thread because I want to hear from owners who have spent time in their E63 in all kinds of conditions. Test drives often do not reveal all the quirks and issues of the car. Many problems don't appear until after 2000km.
Last edited by Wunderkind; Apr 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM.
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
CLS350
Its good to see you researching the car, before even driving one.
You seem smart enought to realize you will want to buy it after driving it and that you may not notice such fine details on a short test drive.
Yes, definetly get the LSD.
The PP is a good idea too, for reliable power with no warranty concerns.
You seem smart enought to realize you will want to buy it after driving it and that you may not notice such fine details on a short test drive.
Yes, definetly get the LSD.
The PP is a good idea too, for reliable power with no warranty concerns.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
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
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,462
Likes: 54
FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
Definitely go for a test drive. So far, the jerkiness is really of no concern to me. The car hasn't been burning oil either but I'm sure way more aggressive driving will lead to that.
I always like to hear what others feel about pano (full length glass sunroof) since myself has a long list of things I don't like about any sunroof. However, being here in the US, there is no pano-delete option, so I settled for a regular sunroof. I have seen E63 in other countries with just a plain metal roof. Personally, I think the only good thing about pano is the cool apperance and cool factor for back passengers.
By the way, do they allow you actual test drive in HK, or is it more like test ride only.
I always like to hear what others feel about pano (full length glass sunroof) since myself has a long list of things I don't like about any sunroof. However, being here in the US, there is no pano-delete option, so I settled for a regular sunroof. I have seen E63 in other countries with just a plain metal roof. Personally, I think the only good thing about pano is the cool apperance and cool factor for back passengers.
By the way, do they allow you actual test drive in HK, or is it more like test ride only.
Last edited by otakki; Apr 16, 2012 at 02:29 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 395
Likes: 5
07 M6 | 09 RX-8 | 07 LGT Wagon | 17 Bolt
Well said ^
Weight up high is never good for handling.
I'd just add that it gets annoying on sunny days because the fabric screen is not very good at blocking the radiated heat.
We have lots of sunny days here in SoCal ; )
Weight up high is never good for handling.
I'd just add that it gets annoying on sunny days because the fabric screen is not very good at blocking the radiated heat.
We have lots of sunny days here in SoCal ; )
Last edited by lunarx; Apr 24, 2012 at 06:09 PM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
2010 AMG E63, 2012 Ford Raptor, 2006 Suburban LTZ
For me its amazing that I can be driving 80MPH and hold a conversation with passengers without yelling.
To Wunderkind - I would not let the intermittant jerking issue stop me from purchasing, but like others have said try to get a long ride, perhaps it will show itself. Once car is at temp and you have gotten into on the throttle it does not general occur again. If offered with a manual I would jump on it!
