New E63S VS Old E63S : Can the Real AMG Hammer please stand up?!

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

My face at @ says it all, you know which one I like! 😂 Hope you're liking the new segment, BUT I NEED to know, what other VS MODE match ups do you guys want to see!! These are a bit easier to edit for me, so I can smash some out for you guys this year. Give me some inspired suggestions!!

[@magnustan841]

How about BMW M550i vs BMW M5 Competition, M340i vs M3 Comp? 992 Turbo vs Turbo S, AMG GT53 vs GT63S? There are so many I can list, but the BMW ones are top because I’m worried that the M-lite versions potentially being the ones to buy, meaning the flagship M-cars get forgotten.

[@firewaffle1]

When you get it, amg GT black series Vs amg gtr or gtr pro

[@pritpalreel]

C63s! 2016 vs 2018

[@trebla313]

Would love to see the new 4cylinder hybrid c63 vs the last v8

[@Madira15122]

@@magnustan841 22 222

[@umairahmad4711]

The old car is mad gorgeous

[@MandeepSingh-mv1iv]

100% true. It looks like a 'German Muscle' car.

[@tylercouture216]

Absolutely

[@GioVanni-iy1fe]

Can't stop looking at it💯

[@MandeepSingh-mv1iv]

@@crooby5077 Congratulations Mate! I hope you have amazing time with the car.

[@DFRM94]

100% looks better IMO

[@DanielSadjadian]

They both look so good, but I have to admit the pre-facelift looks more aggressive, it's just stunning 🔥

[@Tbland0930]

I'd take the new front facia with the old rear end design with minor updates to make the refresh matter.

[@DanielSadjadian]

@@Tbland0930 The new front does look nice too, especially the grille, I love that. But the older one has nicer headlights and those massive side air intakes. Both look great 👍

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

@@DanielSadjadian That's true sir, the older AMG is more striking!

[@SH7SH7SH7]

Just put the newer grill on the pre facelift and you’ve got the best of both worlds

[@anandpushkar7510]

Old one looks agressive and special and the new one is round and generic

[@smkbeatbox]

The pre-facelift is the most gorgeous e63s ever. What a beast!

[@Le_persone]

W212 рестайлинг был не хуже, очень стильный был

[@UIracing]

Man, Mercedes should’ve figured out a way to keep that IWC clock in the center console it just dominated the interior

[@Einar_Gustafsson]

I think it was a contract with them that ended

[@pc-broke8348]

I heard they said it was because there is no space for a clock anymore because of the new MBUX system

[@johnguidetti5839]

@@Einar_Gustafsson No. there is no space with the updated MBUX system.

[@ckneasel]

It’s a relic and stupid... as if anyone uses it...

[@Djeux]

@@ckneasel people often don't use a clock in their home as they have a phone. But they put it there for aesthetics. Same thing here.

[@sphenzama9363]

Old for me🔥

[@JamesBond.978]

The pre-facelift just looks gorgeous 🔥

[@downshiftfam2609]

I think it’s the black mat color that makes it look more aggressive

[@P1Fanatic]

Agreed

[@JayyyCloud]

It sure is the reason why it looks more aggressive, the lines on the new one are amazing.

[@nikobellic8246]

no even with the same silver/greyish colour it will look aggressive

[@andrewhelm42]

The pre-facelift with facelift interior would be a killer combination.

[@TobiasHenreich]

Will never forget my first E 63 S drive. It was mind boggling fast and still today a benchmark of fast and luxurious sedans 💯

[@smarc1325]

I never forget a ride from switzerland to the netherlands, 500miles autobahn in a 585hp e63 s w212.. empty street because of football germany played that night.. many minutes above 300km/h.. 🥳🥳🙋‍♂️

[@monstermax22]

Hi, E63S owner here. What a great review - thanks for sharing it and for being balanced in the assessment of the two cars. I bought my 2018 'Premium Plus' brand new (so obviously a pre-facelift - see my profile pic) and remain really pleased with it. Being a mug for anything AMG, naturally I checked out the facelift - I was aware of the slightly less excting engine note, but what also put me off was the frontal appearance, which to me looks much softer - I definitely agree the pre-face lift looks more muscular. The enhanced info tech I can live without - when my car was being serviced, I was loaned a high-end Merc SUV which came with the latest technology - and I really didn't like it, despite having a few days to play with it. Its the driving feel and expeirence that is more important to me. My 2018 feels similar to an E39 M5, obviously way quicker and more advanced. I don't doubt the slightly more refined ride quality in the face lift, but I'm unconcerned by that too - it's an E63S, it shouldn't ride like an E350 and besides I like the enhanced feel it provides. Mine has the bucket seats and I'm a well-built 6-footer and can honestly say that I've never felt uncomfortable, even after many hours of driving. So if anyone is concerned the pre-facelift buckets, don't be - they are far more comfortable than they might look. So I really can't see any reason to change my car, I absolutely love it. However, despite being almost fully optioned, it doesn't mean I wouldn't be averse to upgrading certain aspects of it. Mine came with the Burmester sound system - can this be upgraded to the high-end version, for example. I was interested to gather from the video that it would be possible to change the steering wheel for that in the late pre-facelift car. My original steering wheel was replaced under warranty as the part of the stitching was coming apart (in a the hardly-touched 11 o' clock position - very strange). I asked for the latest wheel, but was told by Mercedes that it was not compatible. That seems untrue judging by the review, but then Mercedes aren't the most helpful company around. Could you (or anyone else) let me know of what else might be upgradeable, please. I draw the line at exhausts and remaps, etc. The only after market product that doesn't trigger engine warning lights is the Brabus example, but to my ears, isn't much better in terms of sound given the amount it csts (rather alot...). Anyway, mine sounds great as it is and is as fast as you could want to go. Any thoughts welcome.

[@spirosrousounelos4523]

You can change completely everything to your pre facelift to the facelift ones. Steering wheel, MBUX, Burmester sound system, even headlights, taillights, new bumpers. Mercedes does not do that of course.

[@Snochapo]

I have the same e63s, you can get a new steering wheel and carbon fibre everything, theres lots of websites for modifications and upgrades but beware, they're more than likely aftermarket parts

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

The new one with the vertical grille and classic E tail lights make it look amazing. But the old one looks spectacular too

[@TheRichardmintern]

The quality of your videos and analysis is great . Thank you.

[@garlaw7152]

The PreFacelift is a bullet OMG and the sound it makes its something that we gonna missed

[@spencerharrys5008]

Honestly Mercedes need to stop changing their design so frequently. It’s negatively effecting values and dating cars too quickly. This is a perfect example. Look at the m5 facelift, just some new lights and infotainment, not a whole new car

[@vidsbfree4me]

C'mon Spence, they'd never sell as many if they did that. For example you pay $150K for a 2021 and I come along and pay $75K for a 2018 that looks exactly like yours. Would you be happy about that? Or some other guy goes and buys a 2021 for $25K and his looks just like ours.

[@forceunleashed4338]

And bmw

[@The_OG_Soop]

@@vidsbfree4me 2018s are 50 grand rn

[@LandekaGed]

Thats why i dont like bmw..same car for last 7/8 years

[@kealebogapelotshweu5918]

@@The_OG_Soop source?

[@speedrepublic5270]

Great vid Raz. Love my pre face lift E63s, instead of changing it after two years of ownership I have gone with downpipes and a map to 740bhp and 1100nm. I have no idea what I'll replace this car with as its simply so good at everything. One major gripe for me though, is spec and additional features. Why on Earth do Mercedes not let UK customers spec rear entertainment, massage or cooled seats, and a heated steering wheel - all of which are available on US cars as example (not so sure on the heated wheel but still!). An M5 LCI with the Ultimate pack trumps the E63s in terms of toys which is frustrating. Still.. I love mine to bits!

[@zgwenwen]

bought a brand new pre facelift 3 months ago, and I enjoy every second I live with it

[@ASD-jb6bh]

Old one looks better if the old of had the same grill as the new one it would be amazing

[@diabeticpony]

You can buy it aftermarket very easily

[@v12-s65]

@@diabeticpony that looks shit please no

[@nawafalaboud7764]

Old is Gold ❤

[@KochariAsgar]

This time

[@odysseusgeorgiades2509]

bruh i swear every time he teleports im expecting an "omae wa mou shindeiru"

[@michaelgriffiths7937]

Hahahahahahaaahhahahahahahahahahahah

[@michaelgriffiths7937]

Nani?

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Eiyeh... ore wa baka. :(

[@WehnkeBotha]

@@RemoveBeforeRace Naniii??!

[@am63ne]

@@RemoveBeforeRace naniiiiii 🧐

[@MadHolms]

waited for this review for a long time, as I've got the pre-lift version of the car. I suppose I'll keep it for a little longer :)

[@trebla313]

Same

[@Emkay2904]

Keep it mate, gonna go up in value. Bought a 2017 c63 ed1 last month for this reason.

[@lnz971]

@@Emkay2904 no way it gonna up in value it's a mercedes buddy a very common mercedes

[@Emkay2904]

@@lnz971 you obviously know nothing about cars champ but it's cute you think your opinion is valid.

[@rabirshichatterjee9284]

Mr Amg single handedly keeping the amg spirit alive in us fanboys and non-fanboys alike!

[@WehnkeBotha]

The darker color also does a lot for the anger factor of the pre-facelift

[@princesudhakaran4783]

Nice, short and fast moving video without an unwanted details. Cheers mate

[@davidrosen9291]

Best most extensive comparison review I could possibly imagine great job I own a 2019 and now with Mercedes announcing the end of the v-8 in America I am thrilled and saddened too, to have one

[@Kram2525]

I just traded my 2019 C63s for a low mileage 2018 E63s for the sole reason of getting the pops and crackles back. It was startling how quieter the 2019 was vs. my 2017 C63s. The only time you could get a hint of them was when downshifting at 5500 rpm. When I mentioned it to the service rep they just looked at me. That's not a problem any more. Couldn't be happier with the purchase!

[@THExKINGxKINGx]

Would you say the e63 is an upgrade in everyway?

[@seyfullah1907]

W212/2 is still the best e63 ever in my opinion. Looked so mascular compared to the new ones

[@wuzumaki]

Even sounds better.

[@ebrahimamien1137]

Agree to above

[@alexparker848]

I'm sticking with my pre face lift E63S - I was planning to upgrade to the face lift version, but I love my IWC clock too much! :-)

[@cAsPeRTbH]

Owner here. My first car was m3 e92, beautifull v8 sound, but in 2018 I bought from my good friend this masterpiece. Since then she always deliver me the same joy as at the time I first sat in my e63s. Mad gorgeous car, incredible performance and a lot of adrenaline always, always. It's been 6 years already, but I'm still in love with her and won't change her on anything else on the market! ❤ best V8 car ever, i assure you, sound in car with opened roof is out of this universe. I love you mercedes!

[@diegoolvera2084]

14:24 I cannot stop laughing lol.. your face is so funny *Gorgeous sound*

[@epigeonindustry2811]

Preface lift + face lift interior + iwc clock in center 🏎🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@uzairshuja4158]

Preface lift is definitely more aggressive, being abit biost due to owning one lol, love both but more with the aggressive look! Did order a facelift but found a preface lift in magno grey and not many around, so it's an investment!

[@atk9836]

W213 Edition 1 : just perfect 👌

[@NoVaCharlie]

Ugh. Hate you for pointing out the missing IWC. Cannot unsee!!

[@detonator2112]

I just don't understand why they changed the taillights to look like the A-class. I don't like them. They didn't touch the wagon though which still looks the best of the E-class bunch. It's perfect.

[@AutoGroup786]

That pre-facelift E63S is a masterpiece. Traditional, muscly AMG design. Smooth, powerful V8, and INSANE sound. An absolute dream. I've had the opportunity to drive one twice. It is truly one of the great AMGs.

[@gergelymihaly199]

The pre-facelift looks like a beautiful woman, the recent is a completely different character, its angry and not that classie, more sporty.

[@motserabogatsu5672]

Pre-facelift is my favourite ✊🏾

[@maxonmthomson08]

W213 no argument.. infact its one of my all time fav🙏

[@jurrepruiksma7721]

That face from Raz he got when jumping into the pre-facelift is the exact reason why I'd pick that one. Plus all the looks, hehe.

[@ae6905]

21:32 You can hear the car thinking he’s about to crash into the camera car lol

[@faithonwheels53]

Brilliant comparison! I am looking at the E63S pre facelift 2018-2019 with the nice steering wheel and normal seats:) and and and an important detail that I really find myself needing is the ability to control the front passenger seat through the driver seat buttons! The facelift lost that ability....

[@DanielSadjadian]

Videos don't do the pre-facelift justice, it sounds so damn loud/good in person. At least you can fix the sound of the facelift with an aftermarket exhaust 🔥

[@romeomargot-picquendar1281]

They both have the same exhaust. Just delete the OPF filter on the facelift and it will sound exactly the same.

[@jonussmith7404]

He's saying the car regulators aren't letting you do those fixes.

[@philippk1125]

For me you're a legend, I've seen you on every AMG video ever. You always comment. I think I know you since 2013. Got a V10 M5 but I love the S63 long wheel base pre facelift with the last big AMG 5.5 Biturbo V8. Facelift W222 never, because of the small 4 Liter from the C(hick)-Class.

[@wuzumaki]

@@jonussmith7404 You are free to do whatever with the exhaust after buying the car, but you end up driving around with an illegal exhaust if he came with an OPF from the factory. That's why cars made up to 2018 are slowling becoming more popular than post 2018 cars, as 2018 is when those regulations took effect for most car brands in the EU.

[@Strataklas.]

the most important reason why they sound so different is that the new one has a soft limiter but when you drive they are much more similar

[@seyfullah1907]

Pre facelift looks in my opinion much better and also more aggresive. Old front reminds me a lot to a snake 🤩🇩🇪

[@robertdavid4058]

I'm currently trying to figure out how to get those AMG Drive Unit buttons on a 2020 E63s myself.

[@abAMGab]

The E63 with the homage to E class headlights is gonna be a classic over the facelift

[@Jimmyroytroy]

I’m looking at both of these, should I go with facelift so I get warranty lower mileage etc, or pre facelift? Steering wheel in preface lift is better imo because of the proper metal controls

[@Layno729]

That old car and the W212 5.5 bi-turbo. Thats beauty and beast.

[@icetvent6624]

How do you make these insane effects 🤔

[@MrFOXMAROC]

for me the w204 and w212 pre-facelift are the best AMG's of all times with the 6.2 L and the epic engine sound

[@brianlin4648]

that instant transmission editing was 🔥

[@chenezy]

The pre-facelift got that bang that absolutely sounds like gun shot! Good Lord!

[@clifflee5404]

I really wished they would go back to the old design of classic mercs. Had a E500 for long time and the classic grille was nice and the lines were beautifully clean. As the S class is the only model to keep the iconic grille would be nice to see it make a comeback.

[@danielzwanink7714]

For me personally, I really don’t like the new steering wheel in the facelift model. I would’ve loved to see the pre-facelift with the diffuser and exhaust tips from the facelift model and the taillights from the wagon model. Just my opinion though.

[@srbishkrst]

15:20 now we are thinking how loud and good sounding that is. back in the days the e63s got bashed because of the "shitty" sound hahaha how times change

[@EarlMcDowellJr]

EXACTLY.....excellent point.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

@@EarlMcDowellJr nice pic

[@streetcat666]

It’s the same with the M5, the pre facelift looks a lot more aggressive than the Facelift

[@starshipteddy9871]

No.

[@mycokakar9066]

I like the facelift exterior but the sound of prefacelift one is amazing and i can only afford the old one so old one it is for me 😄

[@Aggie4life77]

It crazy to me. I use to love the pre face lift when it came out and it was my dream car. I had the base E back then. Now I can afford the big boy and it’s hard. I love the sound of the old one, but it looks slightly dated to me now.

[@GK-2253]

Pre face lift has horizontal lines on grill vs vertical on new. So makes it look wider and stronger

[@aerec9421]

Totally agree with you on the missing IWC. Although I don't think it's the end of the world that a car like this has no mechanical luxury watch in it, it's a absolute shame to leave an obvious blank, an ugly nothing in the middle.

[@johnnypistol2619]

The AMG HAMMER is a monster. Both the two door and the four door. They invented sport sedans. All hail AMG.

[@winstonw5273]

Pre facelift is much better. But all these two are much better then new 2024 c63s Ep

[@omarvasquez3855]

I daily a 2019 E63s, I took all the badges off the back. Diamond white with black interior. Massage seats and Burmiester High end options make this the perfect all rounder!

[@bms789654]

The exterior of old gen and the interior of new gen ❤️ Perfect.

[@yashvirjugduth5109]

Absoluetly brilliant video!! I personally think the pre-facelift strikes the perfect balance by being sharp, muscular and agressive while remaining effortlessly elegant and beautiful. I also want to add that although the pre-facelift variant does not have MBUX, you still have a voice controlled assistant system called Linguatronic. It has over 450 lines of voice commands that it can recognise and react to. e.g., you can change the ambient lighting, turn the A/C on or off, change the temperature, fan speed, you can even turn lights on and off just by saying it. The main difference is that it isn't as smart as the new voice assistant and is summoned or cancelled at the flick of a switch rather than a "Hey Mercedes".

[@fayney62]

If you took the grill from the facelift car and put it on the old E63S it would look bad ass!

[@curtiswilliams]

Oh damn my local Benz dealer just got a 2018 E63s in with all the fruit, carbon, recaros etc. $70kUSD 30k miles. I know what will happen if i test drive it 😂. Great review. I have the 2022 GLC 43 AMG and thinking of trading it for the E63.

[@t105x104]

I agree Raz. Give me the old front and new rear! 👍

[@jamiebeverley9705]

Hi Raz, Jamie from Australia, I like the look of the new one, but I'm going for the pre facelift car, better seats, better sound, and as you say, where is the IWC Clock what are they thinking, the customer is paying, so what gives? As for the new car, you'd ABSOLUTELY change that exhaust system, and those wheels look cheap, anyway that's my viewpoint on the old v new, great review once again, excellent 🙏👍

[@erickessen1443]

The pre facelift color just makes the car look more badass

[@RWR_]

Honestly the W213 looked better, n let's admit sounds better too😁😏

[@ahemgee9542]

This is Still a W213

[@RWR_]

@@ahemgee9542 or should I say...pre face lift

[@Zosojuan]

Crazy how new the old car looks 🔥

[@arelaththewhitewolf230]

My next car!! Soon!! Best video I always wanted to see!!

[@marcr.6191]

Ecellent review of the two e63 variants. I think I will purchase a preface and used one. The sound is just so much better and that is 50% of the AMG experience

[@karelesterhuizen7117]

I do think both compliments each other so good.

[@SukkelaarJozef]

The Old E63S is my dreamcar

[@MC_Mandem]

Such an awesome review! Cheers for this

[@damiandodgson3476]

Great review not only showing the restrictions the EU have imposed but also Mercedes lack of options for new top level cars. My new AMG GT4 door had very few configurable options. These are sold in packages forcing the customer to buy unrelated items: if I want heads up display I have to have night pack! If I want the 63s I can’t have split folding rear seats... there’s no way to personalise my car like Porsche or Bentley. Good car as it is, It could be so much better.

[@dieserrobi]

Thank you for this great comparison. I would also choose the previous model to the new one.

[@thomassen_thomas]

liked before I watch, dream comparison...

[@CJ3000]

Bro, the pre-facelift looks more aggressive because you have the Edition 1 with the matte black paint... of COURSE it looks for aggressive.

[@ksoman953]

@3:10 pre-facelift, the swoop up from the side of the grille up through the headlight and into the front wheel arches gives it a more squat ready to roar look. Personally I don't like the A grille compared to smiley face or whatever the old one was called.

[@AntoniusTyas]

Those AMG Performance Seats are some of the best on the market. Tried it on GT53, it's comfortable enough for long trip or in lengthy traffic but very supportive when things get spicy. Maybe not in the same level as the Recaro Pole Position buckets on the likes of GT R PRO but for daily use it is the perfect balance.

[@xdxangeloxbx]

The rims chosen by the owner of the facelift is suboptimal imo

[@AStick3Pedals]

Pre-facelift for me!

[@officialFUKU]

Too bad you took the edition one and not the latest version with the radar star and the silver steering wheel... The silver steering wheel is just the best I've ever seen in any car.. and such a missed opportunity to integrate the CLS style vents into the facelift E63S.... Luckily they can be added afterwards ;)

[@magnustan841]

I always thought the pre-facelift looked ungainly, too in your face. But I’m looking at the two of them, the facelift exterior does looks a touch watered-down, maybe it’s because its too familiar now. It could be from the A45S, the GT 4-door, maybe the new C63 as well. I can’t decide between the two, my ideal E63 will be the facelift with the front of the pre-facelift, the facelift interior with MBUX and a slightly modified exhaust. The lack of the AMG Performance Seats doesn’t bother me too much…. I think Raz, your verdict has an emotional side to it, remembering how revolutionary that pre-facelift was when it came out, I think it made BMW delay the new M5 to incorporate M X-Drive to match the 4-MATIC + of the Mercedes.

[@uberlywang9701]

I own a 2019 E63S, it’s the most gorgeous car ever. The facelift if beautiful, but let’s face it, it looks so similiar to the CLA45, it’s just bigger, it doesn’t have the “obvious” E class look, Also the missing IWC in the centre is an insane downgrade for the interior….

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

You know. I wouldn’t know how else to describe this comparison video so i am just gonna quote Harvey Dent from TDK: “Unbiased, unprejudiced, fair.” Keep up the incredible work. But you don’t need me to tell you that xp

[@johanlittorin2765]

Yeah, I agree. The front of the pre-facelift is so much more aggressive. The facelifted look a bit doll. But on the back the newer is much better. It looks more like the pre-facelifted estate on the lights.

[@marveysingh9592]

The facelift is going to sound mega with a few exhaust modifications - cat delete 🤪 💣 💥

[@sandilekhoza8203]

Old is gold as they always say, hats off to Merc 🔥🔥🔥

[@rlakhay]

Great review....I agree with the final verdict too.

[@4foxsake571]

100%. Pre facelift. Only thing I would want is the tough screen.

[@airwavesfromholland]

New one with a aftermarket exhaust.

[@erickessen1443]

One thing is for sure they both sound better than any RS6 or M5

[@davidjames6247]

I own a 2019 E63S and drive it daily. I WOULD NOT change ONE thing about this car. It is a BEAST and I WANT it to ride like a BEAST! The MOST amazing FOUR DOOR SEDAN you can buy! NOTHING compares to the stock exhaust sound in Race mode...IMO. Cars I've owned: Ferrari 458, Lamborghini Huracan, Audi R8 V10 Plus, Porsche Turbo S(991), McLaren 650S Spider and a 2019 Corvette ZR1 manual( I just HAD to have one!). All the excitement of those cars wrapped into a comfortable AND practical automobile...

[@muhammedamod1862]

The inward slanting grille on the old one works better that the outward grille and air intake lines on the facelift

[@RobbieDeep]

GTR grill, rear end and interior of new model with pre-facelift sound would be epic