C43 to C63

[SR3210]

Looking at changing my 2017 C43 to a 2015 C63. Any experiences would be appreciated. Biggest pro is V8 but losing 4matic. Anyone else made the move?

 

[sgregory124]

Looking at changing my 2017 C43 to a 2015 C63. Any experiences would be appreciated. Biggest pro is V8 but losing 4matic. Anyone else made the move?

I’ve no experience of the C43, but I have had lots of Quattro Audi’s so love 4WD. Traction isn’t a problem on a 63 provided you have quality tyres and they’re up to operating temperature before you attempt any heroics.

I’ve had my C63S for 3 years and quickly discovered it is an extremely competent car, both on track and on road.

Make the move, I guarantee you won’t regret it.

 

[SR3210]

I’ve no experience of the C43, but I have had lots of Quattro Audi’s so love 4WD. Traction isn’t a problem on a 63 provided you have quality tyres and they’re up to operating temperature before you attempt any heroics.

I’ve had my C63S for 3 years and quickly discovered it is an extremely competent car, both on track and on road.

Make the move, I guarantee you won’t regret it.

I am looking at the non 'S' in my budget is there much difference overall for day to day.

 

[sgregory124]

I am looking at the non 'S' in my budget is there much difference overall for day to day.

Day to day you probably won’t notice a difference in driving, but things like the sports seat's make a big difference if you’re pressing on - very supportive. I would highly recommend getting a car with the switchable exhaust though, if like me you like some ‘theatre’ when you’re driving

 

[tylerdurden]

I had a 2017 C43 from new. Moved to a W205 faclifted C63s this year.

The C43 was great. All season driving. 4matic was a big plus point. Great performance. AMG exhaust was so loud and easy to enjoy in normal driving.

The C63s is a different beast. I would not take it out n snow personally. I was initially cautious driving it due to fears of losing grip, however gradually gained confidence pushing it harder from month to month. Culminating with an amazing drive on a few autobahns. Now, I’m very comfortable with the grip etc. it’s out and out sports and cannot be compared to the C43. Braking and cornering are different league. The performance seats hold you firmly in place. The exhaust note is deeper and more satisfying but harder to hear as it requires driving like a maniac to come to the fore.

C43 was the best all round packaged car I’ve ever had. C63s is brutal and terrifying. I prefer the latter now

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I am looking at the non 'S' in my budget is there much difference overall for day to day.

Drive an S and a non-S before you make a decision because everyone loves the way that S seats look, but sitting in them can be a bit marmite - some people absolutely love them for comfort and support, and others crawl out in pain.

They really amazing though. I’m a bit gutted because the AMG office chair is the same seat as found in the S, and I’m one of those who crawl out of a car with them fitted, so sitting in one all day every day would probably be a bad move for me.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I would not take it out n snow personally. I was initially cautious driving it due to fears of losing grip, however gradually gained confidence pushing it harder from month to month.

Pop some quality winter tyres on from October to April and be amazed how much more confidence you’ll have in cold and wet weather. Snow becomes easy with winter tyres on cars like the C 63 S, and even more extreme. In fact the more extreme the car, the more noticeable the difference in performance using winter tyres.

 

[DGAMG63S]

Looking at changing my 2017 C43 to a 2015 C63. Any experiences would be appreciated. Biggest pro is V8 but losing 4matic. Anyone else made the move?

I’ve run a 2017 C43 Coupe new briefly and then changed to a new C63S Coupe. I’d echo the comments above. You can exploit more of the C43‘s performance on the road and the AWD makes it a good all round package. It’s fairly docile overall. The C63S is a big step up in performance, both outright acceleration and also for torque that you can just surf along with. However, It’s a harder riding car. Winters on mine made it all year usable.

 

[Skd884]

Test drive the 204 c63 it might surprise you over the 205

My wife prefers the 205

 

[sgregory124]

Test drive the 204 c63 it might surprise you over the 205

My wife prefers the 205

You could sell him your 204, I’m sure he has £15k cash waiting