RE: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S | PH Used Buying Guide

[pycraft]

scenario8 said:

I never really understood quite what this model was, where it sat within the range, to whom it was aimed at or its purpose. Or more to the point, I wasn’t as certain as MB’s product planners that there would be a market for it. But then I wouldn’t be the target market by a long stretch so what do MB care for my under appreciation.

Can only recall ever having knowingly seen two examples, despite the passing years and living and working in (Outer) London. Was it a success for MB and I just didn’t “get” it? I appreciate the world doesn’t pivot around my axis and exists beyond London/the UK.

Edited by scenario8 on Sunday 24th March 09:08

I find there's an unwritten rule that whenever something really loud and vulgar turns up on PH, someone will go "I bet that'll sell well in the Middle East" despite the fact that you'll lever see one in a million years. On the other hand, around Abu Dhabi you do actually see (relatively) a lot of these. (Incidentally, I'm sure I see as many CLS-class as E-class)

What's the appeal? It's got supercar performance, it's got four doors, and it's identifiably its own thing. It works as a status symbol in the wat that an M5CS doesn't - that might be a fantastic car but if the average Joe can't distinguish it from a regular 5-series at 100 m, it's not a great status symbol.

It's in a small niche of identifiable supersaloons that aren't just super versions of ordinary saloons. The only competitor I can think of is the Panamera - Maserati diluted the brand with the Ghibli, Aston dropped the Rapide (boo), and the Flying Spur is for old men.


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[Demonix]

To me the GT 63S looks like a more aggressive evolution of the CLS, where the swooping curves of the CLS were a refreshing design that wasn't a boring boxy e-class saloon. Now the GT appears a little shorter and more brutal and bulbous, front and back. It's a 4 wheel drive thug with a beast of an engine, nice interior but looks wise a 4/10.

[J4CKO]

Never got these, seems very close in concept to the CLS AMG models, but its more expensive, what does it bring that the CLS doesnt have ?

[howardhughes]

I'd take the Ferrari 456 GT over this hands down. No stupid gadgets, no driver assist etc, etc etc. But a V12 and more importantly a manual

[cerb4.5lee]

J4CKO said:

Never got these, seems very close in concept to the CLS AMG models, but its more expensive, what does it bring that the CLS doesnt have ?

I was never a 100% sure with these at first, and I thought I'd take the 2 door AMG GT over it. However, I then noticed that they were a hatchback, and I thought that they'd make a great high performance family motor after that.

[Robertb]

J4CKO said:

Never got these, seems very close in concept to the CLS AMG models, but its more expensive, what does it bring that the CLS doesnt have ?

The V8, for a start.

This is a distinct car of its own, where the CLS AMG is an up-spec version of a rebodied E Class.

[scenario8]

In fairness this model is based on the E class platform too.

While I suspect most of us can see a sliver of blue water between it and, say, the E63s saloon, or the CLS 63s they didn’t bother developing because Mercedes thought they’d cover it with this distinct (and presumably ruinously expensive to develop) model does anyone know if it’s been a sales success? Was it “worth” the expense of developing an entirely separate model line? As above, despite living and working in London I’ve only knowingly spotted two.

Just curious.

[V8rumble]

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These GT 63S are pretty special machines. They may share the same components and chassis as the E63S but feel faster, more taught and slightly more luxury inside. I prefer the E63S estate for the additional practicality and the more anonymous appearance. Both are fast enough both in acceleration and the 300kph capped speed. If you get a chance don’t say no to either though.

[RiccardoG]

I am 99% sure that I saw one of these running as a taxi in Copenhagen recently.... crazy choice!

[fortfive]

RiccardoG said:

I am 99% sure that I saw one of these running as a taxi in Copenhagen recently.... crazy choice!

Wow, how much did that cost to buy in Denmark!

[J4CKO]

Robertb said:

J4CKO said:

Never got these, seems very close in concept to the CLS AMG models, but its more expensive, what does it bring that the CLS doesnt have ?

The V8, for a start.

This is a distinct car of its own, where the CLS AMG is an up-spec version of a rebodied E Class.

Same platform, both are E class derived, but didnt realise there was no V8 CLS any more, just seems a weird departure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_MRA_pl...

[D4rez]

J4CKO said:

Robertb said:

J4CKO said:

Never got these, seems very close in concept to the CLS AMG models, but its more expensive, what does it bring that the CLS doesnt have ?

The V8, for a start.

This is a distinct car of its own, where the CLS AMG is an up-spec version of a rebodied E Class.

Same platform, both are E class derived, but didnt realise there was no V8 CLS any more, just seems a weird departure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_MRA_pl...

E class won’t have a V8 anymore either