CLS 63 AMG or F10 M5
#33
02-02-2012, 03:25 PM
I haven't driven the M5 yet, but I have spent a couple weekends of quality time with the CLS63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz's press fleet, and, uh, I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm in love with that car.
Unless you're planning on tracking it regularly (and I'm not sure why anyone would track a two-ton sedan), the CLS63 will blow your mind and fill your heart with a joy you didn't know a four-door could bring. It's more fun than a night with Scarlett Johansson, and almost as sexy.
Unless you've dreamed of an M5 all your life or feel like waiting until fall for your new car, get the CLS63. Get the Performance Package, too.
Unless you're planning on tracking it regularly (and I'm not sure why anyone would track a two-ton sedan), the CLS63 will blow your mind and fill your heart with a joy you didn't know a four-door could bring. It's more fun than a night with Scarlett Johansson, and almost as sexy.
Unless you've dreamed of an M5 all your life or feel like waiting until fall for your new car, get the CLS63. Get the Performance Package, too.
#35
02-02-2012, 05:16 PM
I haven't driven the M5 yet, but I have spent a couple weekends of quality time with the CLS63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz's press fleet, and, uh, I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm in love with that car.
Unless you're planning on tracking it regularly (and I'm not sure why anyone would track a two-ton sedan), the CLS63 will blow your mind and fill your heart with a joy you didn't know a four-door could bring. It's more fun than a night with Scarlett Johansson, and almost as sexy.
Unless you've dreamed of an M5 all your life or feel like waiting until fall for your new car, get the CLS63. Get the Performance Package, too.
Unless you're planning on tracking it regularly (and I'm not sure why anyone would track a two-ton sedan), the CLS63 will blow your mind and fill your heart with a joy you didn't know a four-door could bring. It's more fun than a night with Scarlett Johansson, and almost as sexy.
Unless you've dreamed of an M5 all your life or feel like waiting until fall for your new car, get the CLS63. Get the Performance Package, too.
#36
02-02-2012, 06:56 PM
Hmm good question, as far as I know all the new 2012 MB AMGs all come with the 7spd MCT and according to some source, for the C63BS at least, it shifts at 100ms which isn't half bad.
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Edition takes off full rip - YouTube
What's the difference between the SLS's DCT and the rest of the MB line MCT?
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Edition takes off full rip - YouTube
What's the difference between the SLS's DCT and the rest of the MB line MCT?
C63 MCT comparison with M3 DCT - MBWorld.org Forums
Essentially, MCT is still more autotragic than traditional clutch type.
A well implemented DCT can deliver pretty close manual driving experience.
But since the M5 comes to the U.S. with something the Europeans do not get, ie, a clutch pedal, if it were me I would get it. Actually, when the CTSV wagon lease is up, I will probably seriously look into doing ED on the M5. Driving down the autobahn in a U.S. spec M5 with real clutch pedal sounds pretty good.
