C63 standard saloon vs 507 coupe - quick comparison
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I have a fairly new standard saloon (1700 miles) as a courtesy car at the moment - it is standard with 19" wheels. Mine is in for a centre console and parcel shelf de-creak - the Saloon has no creaks by the way.
Interiors - I didn't realize how different the interiors where between the two - different seats - Coupe has electric head rests and different lumbar support, panoramic sunroof roof in Coupe looks high class, different door trims (completely different)- better in Coupe but I also have the alcantara inserts and I think that looks a bit more 'special'. Coupe wins on interior IMO but I didn't know they were different until today.
Performance - the 507 (and I suspect the exact same from a PP car) feels faster - there appears to be more power/frenzy from around 4.5-6.5k - I can floor the standard car in three gears and it feels quick but not as quick as the 507.
Noise - there is a difference - the difference is that my 507, if I drive in manual mode, say in 2nd or 3rd and then come off the throttle it pops and bangs much more (in a good way) - I have tested loads and the standard car is not doing it. Again, 507 and PP car probably identical in this respect. I am also sure my 507 has a louder bark when changing from 2nd to 3rd...but otherwise the same.
Handling - okay - what is interesting is the standard car doesn't have a LSD - my 507 does. I have spent a couple of hours in the Saloon and I cannot tell a difference LSD vs non LSD on some of my favorite roads (obviously not a race track), EXCEPT the Saloon spins it rear wheels up all the time in 1st gear as it hits the power band - my 507, although it will spin the wheels it doesn't do it on every major throttle. I think that is the LSD - both cars have the same tyres.
Overall, the standard (saloon) is a joy to drive - handles really nice and of course it has the same engine that we love - also looks really nice in Silver - much more understated than my white coupe with go faster stripes, black wheels and big red calipers.
Interiors - I didn't realize how different the interiors where between the two - different seats - Coupe has electric head rests and different lumbar support, panoramic sunroof roof in Coupe looks high class, different door trims (completely different)- better in Coupe but I also have the alcantara inserts and I think that looks a bit more 'special'. Coupe wins on interior IMO but I didn't know they were different until today.
Performance - the 507 (and I suspect the exact same from a PP car) feels faster - there appears to be more power/frenzy from around 4.5-6.5k - I can floor the standard car in three gears and it feels quick but not as quick as the 507.
Noise - there is a difference - the difference is that my 507, if I drive in manual mode, say in 2nd or 3rd and then come off the throttle it pops and bangs much more (in a good way) - I have tested loads and the standard car is not doing it. Again, 507 and PP car probably identical in this respect. I am also sure my 507 has a louder bark when changing from 2nd to 3rd...but otherwise the same.
Handling - okay - what is interesting is the standard car doesn't have a LSD - my 507 does. I have spent a couple of hours in the Saloon and I cannot tell a difference LSD vs non LSD on some of my favorite roads (obviously not a race track), EXCEPT the Saloon spins it rear wheels up all the time in 1st gear as it hits the power band - my 507, although it will spin the wheels it doesn't do it on every major throttle. I think that is the LSD - both cars have the same tyres.
Overall, the standard (saloon) is a joy to drive - handles really nice and of course it has the same engine that we love - also looks really nice in Silver - much more understated than my white coupe with go faster stripes, black wheels and big red calipers.
Bradders901 said:
I have a fairly new standard saloon (1700 miles) as a courtesy car at the moment - it is standard with 19" wheels. Mine is in for a centre console and parcel shelf de-creak - the Saloon has no creaks by the way.
Interiors - I didn't realize how different the interiors where between the two - different seats - Coupe has electric head rests and different lumbar support, panoramic sunroof roof in Coupe looks high class, different door trims (completely different)- better in Coupe but I also have the alcantara inserts and I think that looks a bit more 'special'. Coupe wins on interior IMO but I didn't know they were different until today.
Performance - the 507 (and I suspect the exact same from a PP car) feels faster - there appears to be more power/frenzy from around 4.5-6.5k - I can floor the standard car in three gears and it feels quick but not as quick as the 507.
Noise - there is a difference - the difference is that my 507, if I drive in manual mode, say in 2nd or 3rd and then come off the throttle it pops and bangs much more (in a good way) - I have tested loads and the standard car is not doing it. Again, 507 and PP car probably identical in this respect. I am also sure my 507 has a louder bark when changing from 2nd to 3rd...but otherwise the same.
Handling - okay - what is interesting is the standard car doesn't have a LSD - my 507 does. I have spent a couple of hours in the Saloon and I cannot tell a difference LSD vs non LSD on some of my favorite roads (obviously not a race track), EXCEPT the Saloon spins it rear wheels up all the time in 1st gear as it hits the power band - my 507, although it will spin the wheels it doesn't do it on every major throttle. I think that is the LSD - both cars have the same tyres.
Overall, the standard (saloon) is a joy to drive - handles really nice and of course it has the same engine that we love - also looks really nice in Silver - much more understated than my white coupe with go faster stripes, black wheels and big red calipers.
I think those black stripes look terrible on the 507. What were they thinking?Interiors - I didn't realize how different the interiors where between the two - different seats - Coupe has electric head rests and different lumbar support, panoramic sunroof roof in Coupe looks high class, different door trims (completely different)- better in Coupe but I also have the alcantara inserts and I think that looks a bit more 'special'. Coupe wins on interior IMO but I didn't know they were different until today.
Performance - the 507 (and I suspect the exact same from a PP car) feels faster - there appears to be more power/frenzy from around 4.5-6.5k - I can floor the standard car in three gears and it feels quick but not as quick as the 507.
Noise - there is a difference - the difference is that my 507, if I drive in manual mode, say in 2nd or 3rd and then come off the throttle it pops and bangs much more (in a good way) - I have tested loads and the standard car is not doing it. Again, 507 and PP car probably identical in this respect. I am also sure my 507 has a louder bark when changing from 2nd to 3rd...but otherwise the same.
Handling - okay - what is interesting is the standard car doesn't have a LSD - my 507 does. I have spent a couple of hours in the Saloon and I cannot tell a difference LSD vs non LSD on some of my favorite roads (obviously not a race track), EXCEPT the Saloon spins it rear wheels up all the time in 1st gear as it hits the power band - my 507, although it will spin the wheels it doesn't do it on every major throttle. I think that is the LSD - both cars have the same tyres.
Overall, the standard (saloon) is a joy to drive - handles really nice and of course it has the same engine that we love - also looks really nice in Silver - much more understated than my white coupe with go faster stripes, black wheels and big red calipers.
Bradders901 said:
Handling - okay - what is interesting is the standard car doesn't have a LSD - my 507 does. I have spent a couple of hours in the Saloon and I cannot tell a difference LSD vs non LSD on some of my favorite roads (obviously not a race track), EXCEPT the Saloon spins it rear wheels up all the time in 1st gear as it hits the power band - my 507, although it will spin the wheels it doesn't do it on every major throttle. I think that is the LSD - both cars have the same tyres.
Without wishing to reignite the great LSD v non LSD debate I thought I would chime in with a similar observation to you. I did an AMG track day earlier this year and was in and out of a variety of C63 Coupes and sedans all PP some with some without the LSD. With the exception of the drifting session the day was conducted with Traction Control on the cars set to "Sport" (AMG's rules not mine). I was not able to tell whether I was in an LSD or non LSD equipped car. A few of the instructors (all motorsport professionals) indicated that unless traction control was off completely they would likely not be able to tell either. 
Got my (creak free now) car back from the dealer - work done on centre console and parcel shelf, seems good ATM.
I definitely believe my 507 is louder, quicker and feels more 'on edge' than the standard saloon I had - regarding my LSD comments I was just driving on twisty roads but not pushing as if on a track day.
Loving it atm
I definitely believe my 507 is louder, quicker and feels more 'on edge' than the standard saloon I had - regarding my LSD comments I was just driving on twisty roads but not pushing as if on a track day.
Loving it atm
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