E-Class [Official] Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and E 63 S 4MATIC+

[slicknick]

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[donkeykong]

Give me one in black!

 

[slicknick]

I would personally prefer one in matte -graphite grey

 

[hovabongZA]

Aerodynamics ?

Budget.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

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One point of criticism on the interior: no leather airbagcap in the steering wheel.

 

[slicknick]

One point of criticism on the interior: no leather airbagcap in the steering wheel.

Fair enough , but then,it would be in a position to challenge the S-Class AMG if they had specced it up too high

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Fair enough , but then,it would be in a position to challenge the S-Class AMG if they had specced it up too high

With all due respect @slicknick, I don't think a leather airbagcap brings the E63 in a position to challenge a S63. Both cars are too different imo. The E is more expressive and hardcore. The S is more subtle and elegant.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Fair enough , but then,it would be in a position to challenge the S-Class AMG if they had specced it up too high

The decision makers don't sit there and think "if we stick a leather air bag cover on the E 63, it will be too close to the S 63". It's simply a case of cost. There will be a budget for what each E 63 should cost to make, and they have to stick to it. The S 63 will not even be in the thoughts of the people in the decision-making process.

 

[Giannis]

Off topic posts have been moved in the internal combustion:
http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mercedes-amg-e63-vs-tesla-p100d-and-m5-rs6.56333/

Please keep the thread clean.

 

[slicknick]

The decision makers don't sit there and think "if we stick a leather air bag cover on the E 63, it will be too close to the S 63". It's simply a case of cost. There will be a budget for what each E 63 should cost to make, and they have to stick to it. The S 63 will not even be in the thoughts of the people in the decision-making process.

Ok, ok, I was just making a suggestion as to why they didn't offer a meather airbag cover, surely I'm no expert on this, or the MB brand. You and @Mick Briesgau are probably right, I do stand corrected

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Ok, ok, I was just making a suggestion as to why they didn't offer a meather airbag cover, surely I'm no expert on this, or the MB brand. You and @Mick Briesgau are probably right, I do stand corrected

There are probably several reasons why MB doesn't offer a leather airbagcap on the E 63. Imo MB thinks such a leather airbagcap isn't associated with a sporty car, more so associates it with luxury. Hence the S klasse has it. Interesting is that the CLS for instance hasn't got a leather airbagcap as standard. If you spec it with wood/leather steering wheel the airbagcap comes in leather. If you spec the E klasse with wood/leather steering wheel the airbagcap still isn't made of leather.
I'm no expert either

 

[slicknick]

If you spec the E klasse with wood/leather steering wheel the airbagcap still isn't made of leather.

Have been wondering about this even before the E63 release...Kind of bizarre, isn't it?

 

[E63 AMG]

I actually like how the 5-spokers look! They give a very clean, crisp appearance and I love it! They look slightly different than the 5-spoke rims on the W212F E63.

Haven't seen an example without Ceramics! Are those standard? I wouldn't think so.

 

[gmeup]

Haven't seen an example without Ceramics! Are those standard? I wouldn't think so.

Ofcourse they are an option as always normal steel rotors are standard.

 

[klier]

Carbon brakes likely are a 10k option.

 

[gmeup]

Carbon brakes likely are a 10k option.

in australia 20k

 

[Monster]

in australia 20k

Australian taxes strikes again.

 

[Rolf]

in australia 20k

In Zimbabwe its 5million!

 

[Monster]

In Zimbabwe its 5million!

Come to Sydney, we have nice weather, fine ladies, awesome beaches and slightly more affordable cars. I will also throw a bbq at my house.

 

[LenovoSKY]

MB mechanic friend estimates maintenance on E63S will be similar if not slightly more than the C63S, his clients on average are seeing costs of:

$400-500 each tire every 30,000km (daily drivers, no track at all)
$2,500 for front breaks, $1800 for back breaks, $4300 total new ceramic breaks every 40000-50000km (daily only, no track)

So with a set of winter and summer tires, estimated maintenance cost is in line with other AMG daily driven cars:
aprox ~$3000 CAD (or $2300 USD) per year for breaks/tires wear and tear, + mercedes service package

and of course he followed by saying "you gotta pay to play!"