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2018 E63s Option opinion

Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:31 PM
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Hi there, I am currently in the market for a used 2018 E63s. This seems quite unorthodox, but I’m looking at two cars with their respective options. I wanted to know what seems like a more essential option, I can either pick a car with the 3D Burmester system or with the intelligent driver’s package. This is the only difference between the 2 cars. Please let me know your opinions on which of the two options seem more worth it to you and which you would pick in your opinion. Keep in mind I will be doing occasional long distance trips as well and these two options do seem quite important. Appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:45 PM
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It’s a no brainer on an AMG. 3D Burmester...
I have Distronic Plus and have only used it in traffic stop/go scenarios. These are cars you drive
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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Yup. Sound system is something you can use every moment 😀
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
It’s a no brainer on an AMG. 3D Burmester...
I have Distronic Plus and have only used it in traffic stop/go scenarios. These are cars you drive
I dunno. I have both and agree I enjoy the sound system every day and not the Distronic. BUT, on road trips the adaptive cruise control makes for a much less stressful drive. Of course on great AMG backroads you'd never use it, but in real-world traffic and long highway stretches with heavy patrols out, it's a lifesaver. Regular cruise control is of limited use on real highway stretches because you're constantly having to brake-tap it off when traffic slows, or even if there's one left-lane snail who it takes a minute to get by. But with Distronic you never have to touch it. On a few 1000-mile road trips I was absolutely sold.

The Burmester is better than the stock, but there's a significant amount of tire noise in an E63, so the real-world benefit is limited somewhat.

I love them both but it's not an easy choice for me.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamza Tariq
Hi there, I am currently in the market for a used 2018 E63s. This seems quite unorthodox, but I’m looking at two cars with their respective options. I wanted to know what seems like a more essential option, I can either pick a car with the 3D Burmester system or with the intelligent driver’s package. This is the only difference between the 2 cars. Please let me know your opinions on which of the two options seem more worth it to you and which you would pick in your opinion. Keep in mind I will be doing occasional long distance trips as well and these two options do seem quite important. Appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
search the forum, there are lengthy discussions on 3D sound
distronic is a no brainer as this is more appealing to owners of appliances, like Tesla....
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 07:29 AM
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You guys are so lucky, the sound system isn’t
an option in the UK!
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 11:50 AM
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an option in the UK!
Are you sure? It's not available on the wagon (estate) anywhere but I think a sedan may be ordered with it in all markets.
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 12:47 PM
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Are you sure? It's not available on the wagon (estate) anywhere but I think a sedan may be ordered with it in all markets.
Ah, I have the Wagon but I would need to check re sedan, I’ll have a look tonight.
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Originally Posted by Slugsy
Ah, I have the Wagon but I would need to check re sedan, I’ll have a look tonight.
checked MB UK web site configurator and Slugsy is right: 3D sound is not an option for them.

however, they get Performance seats as standard equipment and enjoy 612 hp with the same engine.
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