Farewell, S63 Coupe

Delivery last AprilThe AMG S63 4MATIC coupe (C217), which I've rarely blogged about since then, is a used model from 2014.

My husband bought an S63AMG coupe - what did he think of it after taking delivery?

This S63 was usually kept in the parking lot of my husband's work, so it hasn't been driven that many miles, but they have now decided to let it go in tears.

So, since we're here, I'd like to include some of the things we've done recently as a couple, such as driving the Ashiu Driveway.What it's like to own this AMG S63 4MATIC CoupeI decided to write a book about it.

Longing for a large coupe

When my husband bought this S63 coupe, he said, "Sporty drivingand "Human-horse oneness with the carIt seemed like an unlikely car for my husband to buy, who likes to "go for it," so I asked him why he bought it. My husband responded, "I don't think it's a car he would buy.

I have always had a longing for a large coupe.

And.

Going back, my husband's love of cars started at the beginning of his life.Honda Legend 2-door hardtop (KA3) that I inherited from my father when I first got my license.I was in the middle of the road. When I got on this Legend, I found that the "Very different from a learner's car or your mother's light car.He was amazed and fell in love with cars.

Then, when I was a college student, I bought a used Legend Coupe Alpha Touring (KA8), its successor, and traveled all over Japan in it.（I wonder if he went to college.)

Since that time, my husband has been "aFront seat comfort"Luxury of 2 doors despite the huge bodyThey became fascinated with the large coupe with the "A" in the name.

My husband still thinks that "Of all my car history, I like the style of the KA8 Legend Coupe the best.In the "Legend Coupe," he says that the personal and buddy feeling of the Legend Coupe left a strong impression on him. Also, at a time when the Internet was not so developedI loved Legend Coupe so much that I started and ran my own owners' website.He also said that there are times when

So often, when we go on family road trips, we'll

I used to drive a Legend Coupe here in the old days. I wonder what it would be like to drive a Legend Coupe now. If I can afford it, I would like to own one more time.

He speaks with nostalgia.

Mercedes' top-of-the-line coupe

My husband, who had been fascinated by large coupes since that time, whenever he saw a Mercedes 560SEC or CL600 in a car magazine.I'd love to ride it someday!The S63 Coupe is the realization of this dream.

As for the AMG S63 4MATIC Coupe (C217) we are introducing here, it is not called the CL-Class as it used to be called, but the old "S-Class CoupeI'm back to calling it "the". As you can see, the interior is full leather and luxurious.

The thickness, cushioning and comfort of these seats areYou will never experience this in any other car.I think. It also comes with all kinds of comfort equipment, from seat ventilation to ACC, night vision, 360° camera, massage function, and driving dynamic seats that hold the occupant's posture in corners.including everythingIt's a model.

Thoughts on the S63 Coupe from a woman's perspective

I had the pleasure of driving this S63 coupe for the first time the other day.Large sedan = PanameraSince the only image I have of "the(I test drove a BMW 7 series once before, but I was not a car enthusiast at the time, so I don't remember much about the ride.)The result was inevitably compared to the Panamera.

Until you get in and run.

First of all, I was surprised when I opened the door. As mentioned above, the sheets were half as thick as they should be.

Hmm? Is this a sofa instead of a seat? (*_*)"

I almost asked him a question without thinking (explosion).

When you actually sit down, you can see that "Massage chair rather than driver's seatIt looks like a "I'm not sure what I'm doing" and has a very high line of sight from the driver's seat.The higher eye level makes it easier for women to drive, and the car is higher than the Panamera, making it easier to get in and out of the car.I liked the fact that it was

Furthermore, I was surprised when I tried to fasten my seatbelt.

He politely offers me his belt.

The lever brings the seatbelt to an easy to reach position. Well, that's awfully kind... usually in any car.Seat position forward makes it difficult to reach the seatbelt out.However, the S63 Coupe does not need to be bothered with such a thing. I felt that this kind of new design that reaches even the most itchy parts is a very welcome concern for women.

Later, when I actually got behind the wheel, I was surprised again.

Huh, thick (*_*)!

I don't think the Panamera is thin either, but the S63 was even thicker and softer. ThereforeThere was not much grip, and while driving, my hand always felt like it was floating...to be honest, it was hard to hold.Maybe that's part of the reason.All right, let's run!I felt inclined to let the car run in a relaxed and graceful manner throughout, never in the combat mode of "I'm not going to fight you.

I was also surprised at how much play there was in the steering wheel, gas pedal, and brakes.(Maybe there is too little play in Porsche)I was driving a Panamera. When I step on the gas pedal with the image of driving a Panamera, it does not move forward. And in my mind, I'm not.After much stepping, they finally made progress.Also, the handling is quite "curl up in a tight fit (e.g. between one's legs)I feel like I was as(I can't think of a good way to describe it (-_-)).

When I started driving and looked at the meter, I suddenly thought, "Oh, there's no oil temperature gauge.My husband said, "I'm sorry.

That's right. I mean, "I don't think so.Watch the oil temperature and run it.Only Porsche and supercars have oil temperature gauges. Usually, they don't have oil temperature gauges.(Oil temperature can be displayed by selecting the AMG menu on the meter)

I was told. Oh yeah! However, the meter does not have aAMG, V8BITURBOwas displayed and the design was very cool.

Comfort / Ease of driving

As for the ride, it is very smooth, full of luxury, and glides along. The steering wheel is light, so driving itself is easy.As for the sloshing engine noise of the AMG, it was virtually inaudible in the car.

I quite like the sound of this AMG engine.I wish you could hear me a little better.I thought, "I'm a luxury coupe," but since it is a luxury coupe, I guess quietness is important.

Also, although I didn't really feel the heaviness.I felt pretty good about the giant body.(That's because it's so big, of course.)... If you drive a Panamera on a regular basis, you might say, "It feels small for its size, and it's small enough to turn around.I felt like I was driving a very large car from start to finish, but it was difficult to get a sense of the width of the S63. Well, I guess it was partly because I was not used to driving a left-hand drive car.

Then there is the driving dynamic seat that holds the occupant's posture in the corners. Whenever the car goes around a curve, the left and right sides of the seat move in to support the occupant so that the body is not carried outward by centrifugal force, but this... may not be necessary (laughs).

When I drove down the Ashiu Driveway(I guess no one runs Ashi Ari in an S63 coupe).It was always a curve all the way around, so the left and right sides of the seat were always sizzling and supporting me.It gradually felt like my lower back was being massaged, and I struggled to stifle a laugh.

acceleration

While driving on the highway, I also experienced acceleration with a sticky gas pedal for a brief moment. Until then, the

."Let's see what the tremendous acceleration of the S63AMG, the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz, is all about!"

I was quite excited about it, but to be honest, it was not that good.(This is just a layman's view, sorry.)If I could accelerate to my heart's content beyond the legal speed limit, I might have been able to properly enjoy the feeling of acceleration...

To my husband.Acceleration of AMG S63 is not a big deal for the Polish driver.I say."

What are you talking about? If I said that, the car lovers of the world would say, "Screw you! They're gonna be pissed off!

And it was returned...(Yes, that's right. I'm sorry, I really don't mean to sound like a big jerk.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Nevertheless, the Panamera Turbo's "Sport Response ButtonWhen I accelerated by pushing the "I" button, all I had to do was put a little pressure on the gas pedal, and I was pressed against the seat with a gulp, and I wasI felt a scary acceleration, like a rocket.But I honestly didn't feel that way with the acceleration of the S63 coupe.

Both the Panamera Turbo and the S63 Coupe are powered by 4L-class V8 engines, and both have a "Panamera Turbo 550 hp, S63 Coupe 585 hpSince the S63 Coupe should have more power, I didn't think so.

Other

I also tried the massage function, which I thought would be very good for long distance driving when driving in a relaxed manner. Personally, I thinkI would have been happier if they had massaged me harder.(Then go to a massage parlor already!)

I also sat in the back seat, but that is still a coupe, so the space is a little tight.

It was just right for my height, but if my husband, who is 178cm tall, were to sit in it, I am sure he would have a hard time with his feet on the driver's seat. The sides of the seat are also designed to be tucked in.If you want to sit comfortably even in the back seat, you should still choose S-Class.I wondered what it was.

Nevertheless, it is a wonderfully good car. High quality seats and a luxurious interior. A moist and comfortable ride that allows for relaxed and smooth city driving. I don't think I will get tired at all even on long-distance trips. In addition, theWith the status of S63, just by riding in the car, you can enjoy the special VIP feeling.

From a woman's point of view, I am sure that the wives of the world would prefer the S-Class to the Panamera.

...but I still like the Panamera.

S63 Coupe, my husband's impression

Next up...or rather, what has been up to now is a preamble and the next one is finally the main topic. Again, my husband wrote the report, so I will present his views from here on.

Driving / Ride comfort

Many people may have an image of a rather sporty car when they hear the name "AMG," but it is a very gentle car. The sound of the engine starting up is like the sound of avioloncelloThe sound of the V8 is discreet and only audible for a moment.

When the engine starts and the car begins to run, it is quite quiet.Driving in comfort mode, the car is quite quiet and the roar of the V8 can only be felt in the distance.Rather, the road noise emitted by the tires is louder. The car is quiet even on the highway, allowing for calm conversation.

The suspension is rarely hard. It gently tames the bumps in any situation and maintains a flat posture, but I personally think that theCould be a little stiffer.Sometimes I thought, "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.

Ashiyu Driveway Driving

Driving through winding roads such as the Ashiu Driveway, the handling is straightforward, although the weight and center of gravity are felt to be high.It is soft and supple, yet bends firmly.This is similar to the R129 I used to own.This is what Mercedes is all about.It will be. There is a "pleasure' instead of 'Thesense of security'.

No matter what the road surface or conditions, as long as you step on the brake and turn the steering wheel, the car will handle the rest well, taking into account the driver's intentions. It's like that.

Highway driving

Needless to say, high-speed stability on highways is at a very high level.There is no anxiety when driving straight at any speed range. When driving at high speeds through tight high-speed corners with a slight curve, there are times when the steering wheel needs to be turned a little more because of understeer, but even so, the car steadily does its job as much as the steering wheel is turned.

Transmission / Engine

The AMG engine, unlike that of a regular Mercedes, is hand-assembled and bears the nameplate of the craftsman who was in charge of its production. ThisV8 twin-turbo engine produces 585 PS of power and 91.8 kgm of torqueThe AMG Speedshift MCT, a 7-speed automatic transmission, is used to control the car.

The tachometer is digital, so the needle moves up and down somewhat slower than expected, but it turns well and is easy to handle with sufficient torque from below.If you put it in sport mode, you can clearly hear that AMG-like V8 sloshing sound.become.

The transmission is not a dual clutch type like Porsche's PDK.The torque converter portion of a torque converter AT is replaced with a wet-type multi-disc clutch.It is like a combination of the best of conventional torque converter ATs and dual clutches.Unique Mercedes method".

The AT is very smooth, with almost no shifting shocks, and there is no feeling of idling or stalling when shifting gears. Shifting with paddle shifters is not very fast, but not enough to cause dissatisfaction.

One of the most notable features is the smart timing of gear shifting. When the car is in sport mode, driving on a winding road and braking just before a corner, it will shift into theBoom!and rotational matching, and downshifts with ease. This timing is exquisite and very pleasant.

acceleration

Acceleration is of course fast.0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds, which would have been the level of a supercar a decade ago.The car is a top-of-the-line Mercedes coupe. When the driver presses down hard on the accelerator pedal, the car starts to accelerate angrily, but this is Mercedes' top-of-the-line coupe.Very gentle accelerationIt is. It is as if it were running on a stretchy, carpeted surface.

Compared to the Panamera and other cars, the accelerator has both more play and a beat of response to the gas pedal's operation. This has been Mercedes' philosophy for a long time.To prevent unintended sudden acceleration, the accelerator pedal is deliberately made heavier and less overly responsive.I've heard that," he said.

Of course, the engine itself is not lacking in smoothness of revving and response, and lives up to the AMG name.

My husband's general comment

S63 in a nutshell: "Best AutomobilesThe impression is that it is a "one-stop-shop". It transports passengers to their destinations in comfort and with a great sense of security, no matter what the situation.It provides a very high level of "moving around," an action that automobiles are inherently capable of.

Personally, I like a sports car that's also playful.This honesty and comfort is also quite attractiveHaving owned an R129, I can tell you from experience that "theOne of the few cars that inherited the quality of the old Mercedes in the modern era.I think it's a "good thing. This time I had to let it go for crying out loud.If you have to choose one car in the high-end luxury line, the S63 is unquestionably the way to go!I want to do it.

...So that was my impression of the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC Coupe (C217). I will write a comparison article between the Panamera Turbo and the S63 Coupe in the near future.