Looking at a 2014 Non S vs an S model and aside from 27hp and 59lbft of torque difference and limited slip is there anything else that makes the price difference of $8k worth it? Just wanted to get you guys's thoughts on this.

 

Don't forget the most important S factor - "Red Brake Calipers" LOL! Seriously, I hope you are happy with the one you finally get.

 

It was worth it to me but who cares what some rando surburbanite thinks. And anyone purchasing a six-figure car should not be dispensing financial advice. That’s like asking a fat guy if the Texas bacon cheese fries at Chili’s are any good.

 

But are they good tho??? LOL
Either S or non S I'm good with I guess because I can easily swap my downpipes, UPD spacers, vrp intake pipes, real carbon mirror caps, carbon wing and rims. But other than the limited slip I can't see what else is there. The power will be fixed with a tune and the tcu tune seems to be a total game changer now. UUGGGGHHHHH decisions decisions.

 

I agree that the power is not a big difference. Someone posted the order guide in another thread - it was helpful for showing all of the differences. Whether those differences are worth $8k to you is personal opinion. I like the little touches - the symbol on the headrest, the lighted door sill, etc.

 

The S is a more special version, if you can afford the S do it. Otherwise the standard 63 is way more than adequate, awesome engine. Can lose either way.

 

Hey! How'd you know that? Can you see me thru my laptop camera? LOL

 

Uh they’re probably amazing. But my muffin tops are already flapping in the breeze and it’s bikini season, need to steer clear of anything not green for a while.

If this is going to be a mule for bolt-ons then the extra S enhancements probably won’t mean a thing - put those thousands into the drivetrain and go embarrass some Ferrari’s. But if resale and prestige are a factor and you have umpteen $$ then it might be worth it - as another poster noted, that’s going to come down to your own personal preference.

Speaking of Ferrari, tried to goad one into a little race the other day and he wouldn’t take. What’s the point of 700hp if you don’t use it every now and again??!!

 

This is the best advice on this. If you are going to tune it and put various other performance enhancements on it, then the S version means a lot less. You can put the funds you would have spent on the S into the regular AMG version and be in the same place.

My biggest driver was getting the color I wanted in Iridium Silver. Never saw an S in that color when shopping, so I got the base and tuned the motor and tcu.

Love the car.

Scott

 

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