Why 63 when 6.2?

[mw_C32]

Quick stupid question but....

It,s bugging me when I watched the Top Gear test of the C63 and M3/RS4 when they commented on calling it C63 when in fact it has a 6.2 Ltr engine. I know they seem to do it on some other models but why? Is there a reason?

Cheers Mark.

 

[Mudster]

I think it's simply a reference to a historical model....the 300 SEL 6.3

I think this is the model on which AMG produced their first successful racing car.

See here:-

http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/mercedes.jpg

This is also the first complete AMG designed and built engine as opposed to being a modified Mercedes Unit, so the first is relevant and calling it the 63 tied in nicely with the first racing AMG.

 

[GRAV888]

Probably the same reason as 55's.
My E55 is a 5439cc.
Closer to 54, so why not call it an E54?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

All models are like this are they not?

My C240 is 2.3lt same with other Makes

 

[glojo]

Why is it we call the E320CDI or the E280 these names when the engine is a 3ltr hunk (2987cc) I think the dark side has done this for years and maybe Mercedes-Benz have now joined in?

Regards
John

 

[bigmacplease]

The sad thing is that they have a badge saying 6.3 on the side.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

The sad thing is that they have a badge saying 6.3 on the side.

The CLS 63 is 6208CC, the difference is only 0.92 which is the size of 4 Lego bricks

Wouldnt say its sad, it just makes sense to round it up.

 

[WLeg]

Wouldnt say its sad, it just makes sense to round it up.

And makes it sound bigger. We know size counts for something.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

And makes it sound bigger. We know size counts for something.

Are you going to re-badge your car C239? im not

 

[Mudster]

The sad thing is that they have a badge saying 6.3 on the side.

I think they look quite awful, which is why I ordered my car with no badges whatsoever.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

The 63 badge is indeed a reference to the legendary 6.3 engine - I would imagine a marketing-type thought it would invoke positive feelings toward new generation cars. To be honest though, apart from hardened car enthusiasts - MB ones at that - would they necessarily connect the two? Probably not!!

With others it's simply to provide a sensible hierarchy in the range. BMWs and MBs have both used 3-digit numbers for a long time to differentiate models and engine capacity.

In more recent times economies of scale mean that it's now cheaper to use the same basic unit with two power outputs, but to keep with a consistent hierarchy which customers and the market are both used to and understand, they have strayed away from the numbers actually being the displacement upon occasion.

Hence a 3.0 unit being badged as 320 and 280 with MB V6 diesels, and MB 1.8k petrol engines badged 180, 200, and 230. BMWs have had 323's with a 2.5 engine, and so on.

 

[mw_C32]

Thanks all,

So not quite as stupid as I thought then.

Some good reasons there.

I go with lets pick a number thats near enough and use it for all the cars with this engine. Fair doos....

If I get a chance at the factory I'll ask there too.

Cheers
Mark

 

[oldcro]

If porsche can have a 911 and peugot a 107, 207 etc. Im sure Mercedes can have a number which is closer to either regarding engine size.:bannana: