2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Drive Time review of the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon by auto critic Steve Hammes. As tested MSRP: $128,355.
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Комментарии • 84

  • @TheLanard
    @TheLanard 9 лет назад +11

    Imagine driving your wife, kids, and mother-in-law or grandmother in this @0:52. Everyone screaming for different reasons (wife is mad, mother-in-law scared, and kids having fun) LOL!!

  • @tubeyou443
    @tubeyou443 12 лет назад +3

    I love wagons, I wish we had more of them in North America!

  • @mterwill9
    @mterwill9 12 лет назад +2

    without a doubt THE best car made today

  • @comlax22
    @comlax22 9 лет назад +2

    Thorough, informative review on an AWESOME rare car. Great job!

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    She's learning a lot about new cars as she grows up. I'm really proud of her and the way she can operate all of the tech features be herself.

  • @comlax22
    @comlax22 12 лет назад +1

    Great review as always Steve. I'm always curious what type of mileage you put into your test cars, and where they are driven...perhaps that's something you could include in the video notes, or in the video itself when appropriate. Not for comparison's sake (ooh you only drove 50mi instead of 200 this time!) but to let us know if you drove freeway miles or city miles, etc. Cheers.

  • @TekTrekgamer
    @TekTrekgamer 12 лет назад +1

    This wagon is an absolute monster. Gone are the days of the jalopy it would seem. Would love to see you take this for a track day! On a side note - there is about 30 seconds of dead space on the end of this video...looks like an empty timeline got rendered...

  • @mx5hong
    @mx5hong 12 лет назад

    The transmission is not a traditional automated manual. It is essentially a 7 speed automatic, complete with planetary gear set found in traditional automatic. But the torque converter is replaced with a wet multi-plate clutch. Not the type found in a dual-clutch trans. I recall, there's 6 or 7 clutch plates stacked together.

  • @colechapman6976
    @colechapman6976 2 года назад

    My dream car. Instead of buying a sports car and an SUV, this one can do it all, and I think that's what makes it a good value even if it's 100,000. If you want a daily useable vehicle, with 550 horsepower, look no further. Much better than buying an x5 or Lexus and then a Porsche 911 or some other performance/weekend car. This can do it both! And I love it's sleeper image too, without the big brakes and the badging, nobody would suspect that this would be just as fast as a 911 from the same time period.

  • @zkum16
    @zkum16 12 лет назад

    Hey Steve, you do great reviews but what car us your daily driver. We are looking at the honda pilot and the Acura mdx right now. What car would you buy?

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Excellent point...with a start-up clutch that replaces the torque converter.

  • @slow758
    @slow758 11 лет назад

    This is an amazing review, I really I like the time you took to speak to ensure a good understand. Camera angles are good, it really shows the everyday use of this E63 AMG Wagon. Good Job :)
    PS: E350 has 3rd row seating, does this have it?

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Hey, I love the CTS-V Wagon, too! But the Benz is BIGGER = more useful. It's also more practical overall and gets far better gas mileage. Plus it's a number of steps up on the prestige ladder. I wouldn't fault anyone for pocketing the cash and going with the Caddy but if you CAN get the E63 then you should.

  • @mx5hong
    @mx5hong 12 лет назад

    How was the shift quality? At normal driving conditions with the trans. in the most comfy mode, does it do the herky-jerky or it feels like a regular torque converter auto? Like I could afford a AMG in my lifetime but it would be interesting how it drives in real world condition.

  • @mterwill9
    @mterwill9 12 лет назад

    hey Steve not to be nit picky but the E63 doesnt have an automated manual its actually a torque converter auto with a wet start up clutch, understandably confusing though as Benz calls it "multi clutch tans"

  • @darrelstickler
    @darrelstickler 5 месяцев назад

    0:52 That’s the best tire abuse shot I think I’ve seen on RUclips.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Yeah, we addressed that in a comment below. It's called a multi-clutch transmission with a start-up clutch in place of a torque converter. I guess I should have made that clearer.

  • @bob808
    @bob808 12 лет назад

    Steve, when you say the cabin is loud, do you mean by Mercedes standards or just in general?

  • @Trades46
    @Trades46 11 лет назад +1

    This thing is even more rare than a C63 Black or an SLS. Given it's similar mileage hwy to most v6 SUVs, if you have the money and space, this car is a no-brainer.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Much smoother than a standard dual-clutch transmission. None of that slipping/jerkiness you sometimes get. It feels like an automatic.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    The din of road/tire noise is particularly high for a luxury car but would be noteworthy in any class.

  • @67tomcat
    @67tomcat 11 лет назад

    Hope you're right! There seems to be a perceived "stigma" with wagons. There are fewer and fewer choices and more and more SUV's/CUV's. Let's hope for some additional offerings from the manufacturers in the future.

  • @saturn0660
    @saturn0660 11 лет назад

    Interesting, I remember one of the car mags talking about it having a "way back" seat. Rear facing of course.

  • @Sleepygrinder
    @Sleepygrinder 12 лет назад

    What a sweet sound. I love AMGs.

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel 12 лет назад

    Does the Mercedes E63 come available in 4Matic?

  • @chikiboomboom665
    @chikiboomboom665 Год назад

    The colour funtastic

  • @mainlymusicman
    @mainlymusicman 12 лет назад

    i dont think any of those side sunshades are typically powered, the rear ones are though.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Indeed it is!

  • @chris850t
    @chris850t 12 лет назад

    Daughter doesn't realize how lucky she is to get to see all these cars!

  • @naperking
    @naperking 12 лет назад

    Why aren't the DRLs on in many shots? Isn't that the whole point of having them?

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel 12 лет назад

    I checked Mercedes' site; if one wants AWD in this, you can get it in the E350 wagon. Albeit, it's down to a 300+ hp V-6, but hey, the AMG line is for enthusiasts.

  • @luxurykid666
    @luxurykid666 12 лет назад

    I can't believe I actually saw one of these the other day. My heart stopped......

  • @shahulhusman
    @shahulhusman 11 лет назад

    If I had big bucks I'd rock this car. Amg 550 hp wagon. Had the rear jump seats? A 7 passenger super wagon?.. Amg style. Much better than sitting up high in an suv (as cool as the ml/gl amgs and the Cherokee srt are). Cts-v wagon is almost as cool. Almost

  • @killakarl73
    @killakarl73 11 лет назад

    Super cool video. I've watched it at least five Times

  • @aubreyjk97
    @aubreyjk97 12 лет назад

    why was the smoke yellow?

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 лет назад

    Thank you! No 3rd row.

  • @Roberto1492one
    @Roberto1492one 12 лет назад

    I LOVE THIS CAR

  • @onoff314
    @onoff314 12 лет назад

    Quite a few in Australia, Amg's everywhere in general

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    I know, I know. I'm trying to get Ford to part with one. Hopefully soon.

  • @vettedude418
    @vettedude418 12 лет назад

    because the pavement mustve had some kind of sealant on it, thats commonly the cause of yellow tire smoke

  • @onoff314
    @onoff314 12 лет назад

    Special compound in the tyres

  • @4MATICbenz
    @4MATICbenz 12 лет назад

    Brilliant car. Absolutely love it

  • @Vegas3662
    @Vegas3662 2 года назад

    Is the first scene at Thacher State Park?

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    No personal car, just testers. I'd buy this if I could.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Agreed.

  • @johnsonl3656
    @johnsonl3656 12 лет назад

    this or CTS-V wagon?

  • @tallen35875
    @tallen35875 12 лет назад

    it's true. this is even rarer than the SLS AMG.

  • @KenniTheKid
    @KenniTheKid 12 лет назад

    totally different beasts.

  • @Drew_Hawk
    @Drew_Hawk 12 лет назад

    5.5 bi-turbo in my opinion has a better sound but thats just me, and the E63 amg wagon is a lot faster than the CTS-V wagon by far, look it up on the RUclips. you would end up spending more on it but you get more out of it. glass roof, better interior and exterior quality than the CTS-V wagon, and better gas mileage. i would choose this if i were you.

  • @rdaffon23
    @rdaffon23 12 лет назад

    E63 Wagon CTS-V Wagon
    Did the designers at Caddy only have a ruler?

  • @rangeandserenity
    @rangeandserenity 12 лет назад

    It really comes down to personal preference, but I say go CTS-V.

  • @67tomcat
    @67tomcat 12 лет назад

    Agree! More wagon choices- but it won't happen in the U.S.

  • @FixieWet
    @FixieWet 11 лет назад

    im finna cop that benz wagon

  • @saturn0660
    @saturn0660 12 лет назад

    Nice, how do i get that job?

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Pollen on the tarmac?

  • @smiah1990
    @smiah1990 12 лет назад

    Audi RS6 Avant FTW!

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    I've never seen one on the road.

  • @LakeLars
    @LakeLars 11 лет назад +1

    If you have 550Hp, you don't want to face the back end of the car... you get sick... ;)

  • @timtime88
    @timtime88 12 лет назад

    I think i still like CTS-V wagon more

  • @macfan999
    @macfan999 11 лет назад

    Jesus this car is beautiful, no 3rd row though?

  • @BrandyKluxKlan
    @BrandyKluxKlan 12 лет назад

    Subtract the price about 40,000 and its worth it.

  • @Ara198826
    @Ara198826 12 лет назад

    how many times we should ask for 2013 ford mustang review -_- ??

  • @M.D2419
    @M.D2419 6 лет назад

    The maintenance maintenance is expensive

  • @chimaeraSPK
    @chimaeraSPK 12 лет назад

    Porsche does them in the Panamera.

  • @DevPack
    @DevPack 12 лет назад

    ill take a cts-v wagon

  • @chimaeraSPK
    @chimaeraSPK 12 лет назад

    2:08. For $130,000 you should at least get a power sunshade.

  • @rg0r
    @rg0r 12 лет назад

    Benz needs to straighten out their rear styling.... whoever is designing currently, really messed up a classic car.

  • @KenniTheKid
    @KenniTheKid 12 лет назад

    hmm, gonna need afew more pennies in my piggy bank.

  • @Brisk2124
    @Brisk2124 12 лет назад

    Cts-v wagon is a better value!

  • @Jummper02
    @Jummper02 8 лет назад

    Quiero uno :'( sueño con tener uno de esos , pero se quedara en eso nada mas
    en un sueño :C
    me encanta kdscnksdv

  • @wwe96987
    @wwe96987 11 лет назад

    الله يرزقني بوحدة زيها

  • @arashn89
    @arashn89 12 лет назад

    CTS V for 40 grand less

  • @johanlittorin2765
    @johanlittorin2765 12 лет назад

    No, only RWD

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  12 лет назад

    Negative.

  • @unclepic1
    @unclepic1 12 лет назад

    this car is so fucking insane and ridiculous.

  • @DancinRandy54
    @DancinRandy54 12 лет назад

    acura mdx

  • @blablawtf
    @blablawtf 12 лет назад

    why the HELL would i ever buy a $100K car??????????? pff

  • @ItirkJfiro
    @ItirkJfiro 9 месяцев назад

    🤝👍👍

  • @yunusramadan2514
    @yunusramadan2514 6 лет назад

    Steve hummus

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  6 лет назад +1

      My favorite kind ;-)

    • @yunusramadan2514
      @yunusramadan2514 6 лет назад

      TestDriveNow Reviews by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Lmaoooo