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A glowing review:
Glowing in a backhanded way. Great separate qualities but the sum of the parts largely too much for real world. As they conclude, a normal 63 is likely way better.A glowing review:
The E performance mainly serves as bragging rights.Glowing in a backhanded way. Great separate qualities but the sum of the parts largely too much for real world. As they conclude, a normal 63 is likely way better.
I’ve been searching for a comparison of the E Performance vs the regular model and I can’t find any.
I would still prefer a V12.The E performance mainly serves as bragging rights.
Its like the old 65 label minus that glorious V12. Way too much power and torque for anyone to really use. The V8s with more manageable torque and eventually AWD were always the more effective powerplants. But some people wanted the lairy RWD V12 with 1000Nm because why not.
On ride quality for sports and super cars, Mercedes is behind VAG, BMW and Porsche. AMG cars have historially either been too disconnected or too firm. They have rarely been "have your cake and eat it too". However the C192 appears to be a step forward.C190 was a compromised due to it’s SLS-derived chassis, when it came to ride quality
Not yet, but I discussed the topic with my dealer.Has anyone driven the C190 and this C192 back-to-back? It seems the consensus is that the C192 is a nice looking and fast grand tourer, but nothing extraordinary to distinguish it’s from the competition.
I drove a AMG GTR a few years back and it’s one of the best sports car I’ve ever driven. The car was incredibly dynamic, steering feels near perfect, handled like a dart, and it felt so visceral and special. I felt like I got a good workout after the drive. It’s a shame how underrated it was compared to a 911 GT3.
I know it’s apples and oranges comparison, but this generation can get remotely close to be as good of a driver’s car. It‘s fundamentally compromised by its R232 SL chassis and weight.
The C190 was a compromised due to it’s SLS-derived chassis, when it came to ride quality and interior space, but the it felt special and different from the competition. They overcorrected/cost-cut this generation to make it a SL coupé with slightly improved dynamics, imo.
On ride quality for sports and super cars, Mercedes is behind VAG, BMW and Porsche. AMG cars have historially either been too disconnected or too firm. They have rarely been "have your cake and eat it too". However the C192 appears to be a step forward.
Has anyone driven the C190 and this C192 back-to-back? It seems the consensus is that the C192 is a nice looking and fast grand tourer, but nothing extraordinary to distinguish it’s from the competition.
I drove a AMG GTR a few years back and it’s one of the best sports car I’ve ever driven. The car was incredibly dynamic, steering feels near perfect, handled like a dart, and it felt so visceral and special. I felt like I got a good workout after the drive. It’s a shame how underrated it was compared to a 911 GT3.
I know it’s apples and oranges comparison, but this generation can get remotely close to be as good of a driver’s car. It‘s fundamentally compromised by its R232 SL chassis and weight.
The C190 was a compromised due to it’s SLS-derived chassis, when it came to ride quality and interior space, but the it felt special and different from the competition. They overcorrected/cost-cut this generation to make it a SL coupé with slightly improved dynamics, imo.
On ride quality for sports and super cars, Mercedes is behind VAG, BMW and Porsche. AMG cars have historially either been too disconnected or too firm. They have rarely been "have your cake and eat it too". However the C192 appears to be a step forward.
Even the S63 has got completely different wishbones and suspension bushings.They're never harsh or unpleasant, however pretty much all of the 'float' has been tuned out of the suspension. This may be why the S63 has been the subject of criticism, because they now ride like very well resolved sports cars.
I actually think they finally deliver what AMG drivers want in terms of ride and handling. Its just a shame they don't offer high powered luxury variants like a C450 or E500, which would be better suited to some buyers.
People just didn’t buy the E500 or C450 like they do the new AMG lite models that have replaced them. They said the E450 is a near rocket considering its place in the lineup.I've driven them, but not back to back.
Having driven the FL G63, AMG GT63 Coupe, C63s and E53, I believe Mercedes has made big strides with ride quality, but they do remain on the firmer side of damping and suspension control. They're never harsh or unpleasant, however pretty much all of the 'float' has been tuned out of the suspension. This may be why the S63 has been the subject of criticism, because they now ride like very well resolved sports cars.
The GT63 Coupes ride was notably more refined than my 911 GTS. Its like a blend between the GTS and my previous M4.
I actually think they finally deliver what AMG drivers want in terms of ride and handling. Its just a shame they don't offer high powered luxury variants like a C450 or E500, which would be better suited to some buyers.
People just didn’t buy the E500 or C450 like they do the new AMG lite models that have replaced them. They said the E450 is a near rocket considering its place in the lineup.
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I personally would even prefer this.As BMW used to do, I'm not sure if they still do, 'light' M variants had the option of a 'comfort' biased suspension set up. I think this would be a good strategy for Mercedes to offer on the 'light' AMG's.
It's a beautiful piece of design I must say.
It's a beautiful piece of design I must say.
Especially in the dark red and blue metallics
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