Don't know why they didn't test E63 S model... Would of been nice to see that straight line test between the two...

 

Do you mean the AWD one? If so, it is because this is UK based test and AWD E63 is unfortunately not offered here

 

Which make no sense with crappy British weather

What was MB logic on that

 

E63 sounds great! Glad to start seeing a few reviews, even if this is one car we will never see in the US. Non-S wagon, RWD.

Anything to help pass the time...

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Well, they had to put the front transfer case somewhere. Could have put it on the left, which would mean no AWD for Germany, USA, etc. Or could have put inside the tranny, which would push the engine forward ahead of the front axle like Audi, thus making it an understeering pig like Audi. So it makes sense.

 

dont they have to build an opposite sided chassis anyways for the UK,

 

I don't think converting a RWD car to right-hand-drive requires many changes; basically just some interior parts a different steering rack, and probably a few other small things. But modifying the entire engine and drivetrain on an AWD car just to sell in the UK would be a lot to ask.

 

No, I think they just put the steering column and the pedals on the other side. Everything else underneath is the same. Well, that and a new dashboard.

 

I would take a '14 rear drive wagon any day

Drag racing in the rain proves nothing