ABWAP

Hello everyone,

I'm considering an E63 or CLS63 as my next car. My dealer claims the cls63 suspension is a little more sport oriented/harsh than the e63. Is this nonsense or correct? Anyone know the real story here?

Thanks in advance.

nstanford99

i test drove a cls s model before my E order came in, they are pretty close to eachother, both are made on the same chasis if you didnt know. off my memory the cls was a little bit more harsh, but realistically they are pretty close. I went with the E i think its a better looking car, and i think the interior has a little bit better quality in it (leather dash) where the cls uses a vinyl type leather. but again in my opinion i think they ride pretty similar but drive them both if you can!

vdubpower

same suspension

the rear track of the E is slightly wider than the CLS, but the CLS comes with wide wheels, but same tires

ABWAP

Thank you.

I have driven a 2014 E63 S and really really liked it. My one reservation but it's probably not a deal breaker is the comand system. My wife drives a new E350 4Matic wagon and in my opinion, compared to my BMW, comand is inferior. Anyone know when it's scheduled to be updated?

faz492

e63 S 4.2 - 60mph
cls 63 3.6 - 60mph
CLS are quicker. quite sure they are the same price

PeterUbers

2014 e63s is 3.2 to 60 mph in 4 matic style, 4.2 in rwd style

Faz, where are u getting your numbers ? Respectfully, my data comes from Benz, car and driver, motortrend, road and track, and motorweek

Also cls starts off at higher price slightly

ace10

LOL

MB, with their conservative acceleration claims, show the E63S as being quicker than the CLS63S. And a base price of $7500 less.

faz492

LOL,
I don't know about MERICA!!! but in Australia the cls63 is a lot quicker than the e63.

ced357

The cars feel very similar to me during normal driving. It really comes down to preference in looks and availability of a third passenger in the back. Otherwise, they provide a very similar driving experience IMHO.

CLS is more expensive and seem to hold their value slightly better, from what I've witnessed during my hunt.

CLS and E use the same materials (my dash is the same leather as the E63)

Acceleration seem to be on Par with one another. (4-Matics)

E63's are more practical. (better egress/ingress, back seat)

Hope this helps

vdubpower

Same engine same chassic and e has lower coefficient of drag. Should be pretty straight forward.

otakki

Like I have always said when comparing these two models: Same turtle, different shells (pretty much).

JumpinJim

The CLS will have the command system updated this fall. No word on when the E will, if ever.

vdubpower

updated to that silly ipad non retractable monstrocity.....features will still be ancient in mercerdes tradition

my 500sel nav system is better than the E's and it doesnt even have one

JumpinJim

Never said it was pretty, but it will have some updated features that will bring it more up to date. Considering where it comes from though, that isn't saying a whole lot.

rory breaker

Confirmation of carplay in either?

PeterUbers

That iPad thing is hideous

I'll take antiquated comand over iPad anyday

Munich77

Yeah - I think they managed to destroy the interior look of the CLS.

usamuscle

What? I actually love the newly done interior. To each his own right ?

hyperion667

skokkosis

otakki, great analogy!!

I believe that they are too similar, it comes down to which look you like, my brothers CLS550 and cousins CLS63, are practically the same interior, on the inside (considering the massive bonnet) it feels a lot lower with the small windows as well, and pretty tight int he back considering it's a "sedan" it is very "coupe like" in the back seats, far too tight for the size of the car, giving the CLS it's characteristics (thus "CoupeLikeSedan") As for the exterior, it comes down to personal taste, both are beautiful, I personally went with the 14' 63 because of the refresh, felt like i grabbed something brand new from MB, they had a CLS63S there as well, but i felt like it already had aged, and didn't have the time to wait on the facelift dropping soon, perhaps the facelift really sparks up the car again.

Kei2thehwy

That cannot be accurate. Same chassis, same powertrain. Same weight.

Kei2thehwy

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Kei2thehwy

Yea, like $8,000 more out the gate!

SAMzE63s

6 years later?

Ed99