w212 E63s REVIEW: The BEST Sedan you Can buy... Or is it?

Today I review what in my opinion is the best buy on the sedan market, the "facelift" 2014-2016 E63s Bi-turbo.
Is it the best sedan you can own right now? What could be better?
ILS Adaptive headlight video: • How to activate Merced...
Oil Change video: • DIY w212 e63 Service A...
Air Filter Video: • e63 air filter change ...
64 color Ambient light kit video: • Mercedes E-class W212 ...
Wheel spacers video: • Perfect sized wheel SP...
H&R springs video: • ~Lifting~ the E63. H&R...
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00:00 Epic intro
00:41 Race start
01:41 e63s Specs
02:18 why the e63 is the best car to buy
02:40 e63 performance
03:55 e63 prices
04:22 Styling
05:00 Features
05:28 Adaptive headlights
07:00 What's better buy then the e63?
09:53 E63 tuning and modifications
10:30 e63 Maintenance and reliability
11:39 B-roll montage

[@AlEsawi392]

Absolutely beautiful car, still expensive around 45k and it has 70k miles. Hard to find clean one now

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Mine ate a deer awhile ago, that's why I didn't total it it's worth saving them!

[@connor3288]

​​@@LaurentiusTriariusOh dear!🤡

[@besicm1]

2014 e63s owner here as well. These cars in stock form impress even non car people. Mine does have a s2 tune, with a tcu tune and bb intakes, and now it's just on another level of fun. Definitely my favorite car to date and I've had 8 prior to this one.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Funny story, I have a good friend since college, we are always buying a selling cars for fun. He's owned lots of fast cars, vettes, SRTs, caddy Vs etc, never an AMG. I took him for a ride in the e63... And he bought one the next day lol. His is the grey one in my other vids

[@gillypig1]

Which tune did you go with on yours? I own a 2014 E63s also like Kens and yours. I just recently purchased a complete weistec exhaust with bridge pipes included. At this point I’m waiting to make the right choice of turbo upgrade. I did upgrade to an AMS carbon intake and removed resonator with an X section. I went with a stage 1 RaceIQ tune and have been getting misfires. Anyway congrats to you both. Loving your channel Ken 😎👍🏼

[@besicm1]

@@gillypig1 I went with eurocharged everything. Local to me with great knowledge on this platform. These cars are very sensitive when it comes to coils and spark plugs. Replace those if you haven't and that should fix your misfire. The coils have a updated part number now and are alot beefer now

[@gillypig1]

@@besicm1 brand new coils with updated part number and also NGK one step colder plugs from weistec that were gapped to .024. Still did it after that. I filled up with 100 octane to see and so far it hasn’t done it but again I haven’t been on it like I want to. Someone mentioned high and or low pressure fuel pumps. Thing is when it was stock it ran perfectly fine.

[@harryharrison483]

I have the better looking 2012 model 😀 a street machine in sheep’s clothing. 2 wheel drive madness, my last car ever.

[@StevenCollins]

"The experience is not always related to the numbers." So well said. We seem to forget that these days.

[@abdulazizkazee6976]

Hey there bro, I'm Hameed from Cape Town South Africa. I can't agree more with you, I bought 1 just 2 weeks ago, a 2016 E63s with only 15620km on he clock and its ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT, even smells like new still. I just love the shape of this car, the rear lights makes the rear look Absolutely Awesome. We'll I paid quite a bit for it, but hey, for the amount of car u getting, it's Absolutely Worth it. enjoy your AMG bro.

[@davidaltamirano7672]

The W212 was the standard taxi model for almost every company here in Sweden (most had the 200 diesel engine) untill 2016 when the W213 was released. Super reliable, fuel efficient, it oozed class and was really comfortable for the driver and passengers. Nowdays the taxi companies chooses all kind of cars.

[@benjaminarthur6110]

2015 E63 AMG S Owner here, Great video. I tell this to people all the time! It is a very fun, practical, reliable and safe car! Like you said, What more can you ask for?! Oh I have gotten almost 28mpg on the freeway once👀

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I forgot to mention the MPG, not a huge factor, but its always nice not to have to fill up all the time

[@benjaminarthur6110]

@@ExoticCarDIY yes, you still have to pay to play. But that extra "day or two" of not filling up counts😂

[@Atoxiccell]

Hey man can you touch a bit more on the realibility aspect? Any weak points? Maintenance costs?

[@ThaRamboOG]

@@Atoxiccell Regular oil changes Lifter additives transmission mount changes Engine mounts and thats it. If you’re past 100 K in kms then expect to invest in some maintenance.

[@IranAir12]

LOL, down hill with a tail wind maybe, but not flat continuous road or you were setting cruise at 55.

[@sarathmediapro]

I’ve got a 2014 E63 S. Could not be happier to have found your channel. Really helpful information in maintaining the car. Have a good day man. Keep the videos coming!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Will do, hope this channel helps you have a great ownership experience!

[@StraightOuttaContent]

Thank you for this video, I dont see many of these cars on youtube and i love that you took the time to explain what this car can do. I cant wait! to get one.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sorry if it sounded like I was embellishing anything, but they really are great cars just hoping to share that with people LOL

[@StraightOuttaContent]

@@ExoticCarDIY haha it's a Mercedes! You're supposed to embellish haha 😂. So much Hellcats and Camaro content. Good to see luxury muscle

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

E55s are straight up legends and if you think about it the Charger hellcat has its DNA.

[@paul_k_7351]

Another great video Kenny! The headlights really are amazing, as are the brakes. Also as impressive as these cars are from 0-60, it’s the 50-130mph where they really blow all the competition away. These cars are also starting to rise in value as people realise no one will make a twin turbo 5.5 litre sedan ever again.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Totally agree, but I don't want to get arrested so I edited out everything that involve going above 70mph lol

[@Jaang29]

​@@ExoticCarDIY 😆

[@allenmendoza8278]

🤫 I’m trying to buy one

[@brgthelegend]

@@allenmendoza8278 me too

[@paulstocker7444]

Only recently found your channel, and have found your videos very informative. I've got a W212 2016 E63s an absolutely stunning car. But it's a real handful as we in the UK never got the 4matic option until the W213. Thanks for the videos.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man, I'll keep making them if people keep watching them lol. It's funny how many people in the US wish theirs was a real drive because they say they want to drift or something stupid like that. I love the all wheel drive, very odd that they didn't put those in Europe

[@paulstocker7444]

@@ExoticCarDIY Europe did have the 4matic version. But something to do with the routing of the steering column (UK drives on the right) wouldn't allow the use of 4matic.

[@kingtitosglove]

Excellent post as always. Hell you made me wanna go drive mines right now!! 😂 Oh and that ILS man it's so choice

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man, I love the headlight show my car gives me on the way to work lol. Hopefully I didn't embellish to much, but they car are too great to not share!

[@marko123marki]

Thank you, this is my next car 💯🙌

[@sukysangha5561]

Great review of a fantastic car 👍🏽 keep the good work up

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man!

[@jeffbohn2576]

I own a 2015 CLS 63s. I understand it also has the M157. I hope this channel helps me~

[@rzeeinc]

great content as allways

[@burhanbmoney6250]

sick car and video man

[@lohikaarme]

I actually like the pre facelift looks better.

[@DS_37]

Had my cousins 2014 e63s for a month… I have to say… I want one now. Easy cruise at 30mph and when needed- I can just zoom past people.

[@akoust1c]

I’m shocked this video isn’t getting more views! Just plain shocked! Great work!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks man! I guess that's KZbin's algorithm working. Must be better stuff out there LOL

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I think I'm just going to keep changing the thumbnail until I found one that people actually click on LOL

[@allenmendoza8278]

Damn this video finally made me decide what car to buy 🤝

[@AVWAP]

You're right about the driving experience. Still love my 1st gen 300c as a daily for the kids.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Exactly!

[@TunedMercedes]

really nice photography bro

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks, I'm definately still learning

[@jaymontana2848]

Great video, excellent review! Man I thinking about one of these and like you I currently have a 2006 E55. I have had it for 4 years and love it. It is getting old but still always puts a smile on my face. Deep down I know I'd have to sell it to get one of W212 ones. Not sure what I will do. I know someday I will own one of these.....why not have both!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I'm beginning to think ~both~ is the correct answer :)

[@jaymontana2848]

@@ExoticCarDIY I think you are right 👍

[@NasTyiCons]

great car best engine of all time, such an overbuilt engine, the trans is what this cars lacking, imagine this m157 engine equipped with the newer amg trans..

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Agreed, that would be pretty epic

[@jongib6096]

Great video! I am currently in the market for fast, family sedan and this is the top of my list W212 Facelift (others obviously being F10 M5, CTSV. Panamera etc

[@ExoticCarDIY]

All great cars, hope I'm not too bias lol. (My next car will likely be a cts-v3) When I made this video, they were a great value, but over the past few months they (and everything else for that matter) has gone nuts. Hard to find what's a good "value" in this market

[@jongib6096]

No not bias at all. Very informative.. a Fantastic value car. I have now watched a few more of your videos and subscribed! Cheers 👊🏼

[@romerome6968]

@@ExoticCarDIY not all great I have the m5. The v8 is a nightmare in repairs. Mercedes seems the lexus when it comes to German

[@JDenim88]

I have the 2014 E250 Diesel, with 117k miles. Runs great. I love the mileage I get for work. About 30-35 MPG about 600 miles per tank. Sometimes I think about new sports car but the E63 might solve that itch. I’d definitely pick one up and keep both. One for work and one for personal.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Believe it or not, I actually looked for an e250 as well as my daily. They're actually really hard to find here in the states. Anyway, I generally split the daily driving between the e63, and my Jeep

[@kingwong597]

I own an 2014 cls 63s that has the same M157 engine and built off of the e class platform. This thing is a monster!!!!! Before purchasing this car I was looking at Porsches and BMW’s. However, this car caught my attention and it’s such an unique looking car. Lol my friend owns a stage 2 Bmw 340i and my stock car was able to pass his car.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Cls63 is a beautiful car, I just needed 5 seats! Enjoy the car man!

[@bparamo96]

Im convinced this is my next car

[@rickymemeti1826]

Awesome review man 👍👍

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I don't know if you saw any of my other videos. I actually sold that car... Looked around for something else... And then bought another one 😂. I really do think they are great cars

[@rickymemeti1826]

@@ExoticCarDIY just watched that nice Red 63 looks amazing. I’m thinking to trade my E350 for an E63 but let’s see 😎

[@TheT1r1]

Awesome video. It’s my dream one day to own my own land and garage w/lift to work on them in my free time.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

That was my dream for a long time. Even once I got the land, still took several years to get it done on a budget. But it's so worth it

[@jkisling2110]

I have the estate wagon. Love it!

[@axs7689]

Great video. I have a 2014 E550 stage 1 Tuned. Smaller brother to this that deserves some attention for what they are going for.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

550 are probably the best value, especially when tuned

[@davidj7998]

How much hp you get

[@JSAFIXIT]

They are like a professional fighter with a dark side in a well tailored 3-piece suit. You could actually drive this car year round in winter if you wanted to. Toss on a set of blizzaks and you're golden.

[@ericmarentette]

I'm looking to get out of my 2006 E55 and into a 2016 E63 so this was the perfect video for me. And now I'm not sure I want to ditch the E55 😂 new sub!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

When I find the right one, I will be buying a 211e55 wagon and keep both

[@ericmarentette]

@@ExoticCarDIY that's a great call. I might consider that as well. Going to look at an E63s sedan this weekend.

[@michaelfesta9289]

I bought a 2012 Mercedes-Benz cls 63 amg last year with one owner and detailed service record. I love this car it pulls hard and it sounds amazing I don’t think you can get a better bargain on what you are getting for the money due to depreciation

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Agreed, I love being able to drive expensive cars less than half price. Especially when you can pick up one with super low miles

[@renecastanedaonyoutube]

8:39 “Oh Gosh!” That’s meme quality right there boiiiiii 🤣

[@zaheer4024]

Your channel is really cool and helpful. (As if I have the money to buy these cars)

[@ExoticCarDIY]

With the price increases over the last year, I don't have enough money to buy one of these either lol Thanks for watching man, the best advice I can give you is learn how to work on them.

[@AJ-AMG]

Definitely IMO the best looking e class made, “power under wraps” 💯 for sure.. the only issue is in the european market they only had the rear wheel drive option 😒

[@B0RRAC0]

The W212 is BY FAR the best looking E-Class made! I had the pre face-lift 2011 & boy oh boy do I regret getting rid of it! I'm currently trying to convince my wife that she NEEDS a 2014 E63 or an E550 since I have a Durango now! Wish me luck! 🤣🤞🏼

[@heindadell490]

Hey A J your coment about RWD on European Market ist wrong. All European W212 facelift E63 from 2014 accept Great Britain had AWD. Only prefacelift got RWD and older Transmission.

[@AJ-AMG]

@@heindadell490 apologies, I assumed that was the case as I’m from the UK

[@heindadell490]

@@AJ-AMG No problem😉

[@ExoticCarDIY]

e550 is great bang for the buck... but for even less the e55 is much quicker than the e550. you almost cant go wrong

[@absolutium]

Just FYI.. Autopilot from Tesla was "borrowed" from an older distronic version.

[@Michael.Chapman]

Why am I not surprised? … I’m not going to get started here on the significant negatives of Tesla.

[@mire4485]

Great vid. I discussed selling my E55 with you over the MB forums to get into a W212 E63. Maybe it's smart to keep the M113k these days!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yeah, both are great cars. I guess the way I see it is if I kept my e55, I could have bought another car to go alongside it lol. Every situation is different, I had the e55 exactly how I liked it. I've looked at other e55 cents I sold mine, I just can't find one in the spec and condition that mine was, So for now I'll be keeping the E63 unless I do find one

[@EnjoytheMoments]

Love the M157!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Gotta be one of the best all around motors

[@sin.3]

Good video, I have 3 of these. Straight pipe one ……you are welcome

[@turnne]

Saw one of these in pretty good condition...2014 E63S...but it has 125K miles on it. Came from Florida originally and is now at a local dealership for mid $30's Tempting...though there are a couple of things I dont like that were options on this The matte finish paint and the two tone leather interior

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I really haven't heard anything about longevity issues with these. Granted there aren't a ton up there. Sucks, when I made this video, they were truly a pretty good deal, but over the last 9 months, things have just gotten insane on the pricing of every car including these. Hard to find a good deal anymore unless it has a gazillion miles

[@c6mbo]

amazing car

[@marcr.6191]

What about the cylinder wall problem (silitec coating) with these motors?

[@Michael.Chapman]

Here in Australia, even my 2005 W211 E350 AvantGarde cost $135,000… will have a look at these E63 2014s… but must say the one you review is no where near as pretty as the supremely gorgeous W211 AMG iterations. Loved your sharing BTW :-) the only other issue is I’d always prefer my M-B to be completely factory original-the number of botched body kits out there is awful-and why would any street driver need more grunt than these beautiful machines delivered from Sindelfingen?

[@user-cj7yp1ff5h]

Love your vids my friend I cant thank you enough. i noticed you car actually pulls during a RS my 2014 falls flat on its face, brake boosting runs fine 3.6 0-60 1/4 mile 11.8 at 119.8 brake boosting RS has a 0-60 at 4.4 and a 12.5 ish 1/4 any tips on what to check or try would be muchly appreiciated

[@user-cj7yp1ff5h]

Just wanted to follow up on this Kevin. I just figured out what was causing my issues as stated in another one of your videos it was the vaccum pump check valve diaphragm! For the time being until the proper parts arrive I took a small inline vac check and put it online closest to the pump… car pulls like train again!! No longer running rich.

[@paulendy9905]

I also have a 2014 E63 S. Has a Weistec Stage 1 ECU Tune. It is straight-piped. Cat delete, muffler & resonator deleted. Weistec spark plugs. Wolf in sheep’s clothing. Enjoy your ride!!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sounds fun! How do you like the weistec tune? Any shifting issues etc?

[@ukwan]

I had a W212 (not AMG) very nice cars either way, I've driven the last V8 E63S Wagon (W213?) And it was epic.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yeah, my friend has a 213, it's a whole different beast, what a great car

[@Jaang29]

@ @ - @ when your head gets pulled back b/c of all that horsepower ! ❤️ awesome shot !

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I took my buddy for a ride when I first got it ... He bought one 2 days later lol

[@Jaang29]

@@ExoticCarDIY I'm tempted to upgrade after seeing how real you've shown you've enjoyed it

[@Jaang29]

@ 0:52 - 0:55 , some reason KZbin deleted the time, but , you knew when

[@Jaang29]

just have to make sure to buy extended warranty, did yo get extended warranty ? if so, which one , thanks

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@Jaang29 I did not

[@STRlKEZONE]

I’m only 17 and since I live in Sweden I can’t get my drivers license until I’m 18. But I’m telling you, this car will be in my inventory in a couple of years. Everything is amazing about this car. It looks so new and sounds amazing. Definitely subscribing to you. You got more social media?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sounds exciting! Something definitely look forward to. Yeah I'll keep making videos here (maybe try to watch some of the Ferrari ones) I also have IG knr.motorsports

[@STRlKEZONE]

@@ExoticCarDIY Sounds good man! I will give you a follow💯

[@IranAir12]

These will roast most (85%) of new C8 vets too. I know, I’ve done it. With a stock 2014. It’s very rare for most to get near the racing engineer that got the 2.8 sec 0-60 out of their new C8 in cold 37 degree air at 140 ft above sea level in New Jersey . The average quickest 0-60 in the C8 is 3.47 sec and the quickest times are in light base model 1LT trim, not the 2LT Orr anything with z51. The z51 is for circuit track work, it drag strip acceleration runs. More amazingly is you can pick one of these up from 80k miles for $30k to $55k for a 40k mile model and with about $3500 in mods, you have 700-740hp and exotic car acceleration at your finger tips and with that hp comes, if requested, top speed !!! 0-60 drops from 3.3 to 2.6 sec at 740 hp and the 1/4 drops from 11.4@123 to 10.4@136… folks that on pace with a McLaren 650. Bigger turbos puts you in the 825-840 hp range and you can go hunting 2022 McLaren 720s & 765LT’s and if you drive the Big E sedately, you’ll get nearly 16-18 mpg with grandmas foot pressure but the ability to hold back is to great once you lay into it with even 645 hp/680 tq.

[@tenantrep]

How have you found the reliability to be? Do you know of any third-party warranty companies that will cover the big ticket items on the car?

[@basketball798]

If you will only own 1 car this is the best 4 door ever made! I just sold my after 5 years for a S65 AMG

[@ExoticCarDIY]

How do you like the m279 (I assume) compared to the m157? I've been eyeing and SL65... But might go back to the m113k and get a sl55. Thanks

[@basketball798]

@@ExoticCarDIY the engine is great incredibly smooth! But fortunately build quality isn't better than w212. I bought a 2015 w222 S65 sedan and yes it's a nicer car(better be) BUT there are some sections that just feel cheap very cheap compared to my 2014 e63. For example the dash has a rattle that's noticeable, the sun visor hinges are plastic vs metal, more gaps in between headlights and taillights (yes more gaps). And the worth part is the headlight condensation which has been a problem for all w222 s classes. Even the door handles aren't as nice as they were in the past. Overrall I like the car strictly because of the v12, it pulls different than any V8 car I own. Hate to rant but that's just my opinion or maybe I'm being to picky...

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@basketball798 glad to get a real opinion on one, thanks 👍

[@harrygrewal2593]

Have you changed out your cam position sensors/magnets? The dreaded oil leaking through them into the harness and eventually ECU if not caught early.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I have checked mine, no evidence of that yet. I saw that one guys post on MBworld where he mentioned a $16,000 repair because oil is going into the harness, scary stuff

[@jallenz2168]

I ordered a 2009 because i always loved that body style & a 2016. I'm looking for a 10-13 & there's one that's black on black but the miles are high..to me at least. I like the prefacelift body lines. Anyone who has owned the 10-13 , in comparison to the 14-16. Is there much of a difference besides age cost and appearance. I buy a lot of cars. I trade when I can. Anyone with extensive knowledge òf these that I can speak to, message me. I'm looking for feedback & just general advice on mechanical issues, maintenance records to negotiate price on for major service concerns. I'm looking for a m6 Competition coupe 14-19 gran coupe. I have some excellent resources & contacts for vehicles of this caliber, parts etc. To the maker of this video. Your videos are one of if not the. Best as far as content information, video & thay car is right.

[@jongib6096]

Quick question, @ 2:51 are those upshift Braps in Sports+ & with your muffler mod?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yes, stock car other than the muffler mod, S+mode

[@jesusinablackman2675]

I think this shape is better than the newer shapes ! 2014 -2015 E63s

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I agree, especially the rear end of the 213 leave something to be desired. But then again, that 4.0 biturbo with the nine speed is an extremely impressive motor as well

[@jesusinablackman2675]

@@ExoticCarDIY Most definitely…

[@theREALnizzle]

I’ve got a 14 E63S as well. I personally haven’t seen any in the 30’s. And the ones I’ve seen in the 40’s were higher mileage 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ExoticCarDIY]

At the time I made this video last year, there was some in the 30s, but pretty much over the last 9 months, everything has gone up about 20 grand Having said that, there was a y8,000-mi white one on Facebook marketplace the guy just sold for 35, clean title but one accident on the Carfax

[@theREALnizzle]

Wow 35k is a steal

[@huh3424]

Can’t wait til 3-4 years pass to find a black one for regular pricing, I’ll be grinding in my ‘12 e350 til then.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@huh3424 agreed. I've seen some slowing recently... lets see what happens

[@bigminifridge]

awesome car

[@AndrewL31413]

How’s the reliability so far? Really interested in the facelift model. I used to have the model before this one from 2010.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

So far the reliability has been great. Obviously you've seen the things I've had to fix and all the videos on the channel. In my opinion all superficial stuff, motor mounts, cam sensors and solenoids, couple rattles. But the bones are great on these. People do run into issues when they tune them. Literally when you try to Max these cars out it's expected that longevity will suffer. Overall the m157 is a good motor but the earlier versions have issues with timing chains that are expensive. Stay 14 and up

[@christianzweifel7275]

If you have the Estate trim of these, as I do, keep your wagon and try to keep the miles down! The E63s AMG Wagons are going to become valuable collectors cars. AMG might not be making V8s much longer and MB is doing away with wagons by the end of the decade. Absolutely LOVE my Merc and the styling of the W212 is beautiful. True German muscle.

[@stevenphilips683]

Hey there love the videos but I have to know the running cost of these, i'm looking into the wagon version.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I avg 19mpg, figure $60 yearly old changes, minor things like cabin filters etc. Most repairs are inexpensive if you diy especially. Brakes and tires can be a big cost, shipping around with help a ton.

[@ItsWhatiLike]

What mount are you using for the Valentine?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Actually an R7. It's just a simple two suction cup Amazon special. I like to keep them tucked up as close to the headliners as I can

[@ENVYof7]

Just bought this same exact one but 2015 E63s

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Awesome, congrats. Enjoy it!

[@ENVYof7]

@@ExoticCarDIY nice video you killed it 💯

[@guystephane2819]

Hi there, how would you rate and compare on a scale to 10 this transmission compared to the new dcts amg uses?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Oh I'm sure all the new transmissions are much better. Having said that, I have no complaints with the 7g in my car. It performs fine, shifts great.. My understanding is the dcts only comes in the GT, the new E63 just gets the 9g, with basically the same wet clutch as the 7g

[@guystephane2819]

Tanks man, I appreciate it a lot .Also, is it all wheel drive ? I heard its a 30/70 split but isn’t that bad cause it’ll slip a if the road conditions are uncertain ?

[@Panama00807]

Looking at the 2010-11 models with 6.2 L. Anybody know if they’re any good

[@splittingtraffic2674]

Can i get the link to your front splitter to get for mine

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Install video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3SYpXuHaaqrjpY Link: www.suvneermotorsports.com/shop/w212-facelift-e63-brabus-designed-carbon-fiber-front-lip/

[@splittingtraffic2674]

@@ExoticCarDIY thank you so much

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

In uk are all rwd..its a drift beast

[@hamishleiper1880]

How would you rate this over 204 c63 performance pack in terms of daily driving and reliability etc please

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I have driven a 204 c63 a few times, but never owned one. As far as the actual car, the 212 is much larger, roomier, and the materials and build quality is noticeably higher. An E63 usually will get around 21 MPG mixed, as high as 24mpg, although it's easy to make that number lower if you're having a lot of fun LOL The na motor in the c63 is going to feel a much more responsive than the turbo motor in the E63. Like I talked about in the video when I compared to the e55, while the m157 is fast, it is 'soft' if you understand what I'm saying. The w 212 possible generally ride smoother, but may not feel as nimble as a c63 As far as reliability, the general consensus is that the m156 is one of the most unreliable AMG motors Mercedes has produced. Nearly all of them have the head bolt issues which is a catastrophic engine failure, they also have cam gear issues tensioner issues etc. However, some of the last m156s apparently had the head bolt issue addressed from the factory. The m157 has been very stout, It suffers from a few minor issues like the tensioners, but I consider a minor fixable issue completely different than a catastrophic failure. Hope this helps! Both good cars

[@hamishleiper1880]

@@ExoticCarDIY awesome thank you very much for that, appreciated.

[@serdarsz]

Looking to get one myself... as an w212 E500 face-lift model owner. just need to find withouth ceramic breaks 😆... This w212 models are really reliable but when it starts to break (as like all cars) it can be expensive. Most expensive parts which tend to be replaced within 10 years are the problems around the Airmatic ( rear airmatic bags + compressor + diffuser €2.000, front air suspension each €1.500) Engine wise I have the V8 4.7L bi-turbo but kinda afraid of the 5.5L... maintenance and prices Incase something go's wrong

[@ExoticCarDIY]

All very true, that's kinda the point to my channel. How to own the car you want AND afford to fix it. the 4.7 and 5.5 are very close in design, generally the things that go bad in one, will go bad in the other, avoid tunes for longevity IMO. As for the suspension, air shocks are a paint not matter is its benz, Lincoln, chevy, jeep etc... In fact, all shocks go bad, but you can keep driving with standard coils compared to air springs which leave the car disabled. check out RMT or Arnott air springs replacements. lifetime warranty, just are good as OEM and around 1/3 the price or OEM

[@chrisscew8129]

I have an 14 e63 for sale

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@chrisscew8129 details?

[@chrisscew8129]

@@ExoticCarDIY 14, 45k miles silver over black. Eurocharged tunes, catless downpipes, black boost intake. Transferable warranty. $50k

[@chrisscew8129]

@@ExoticCarDIY drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-85Qf8mfFa6jZhgZvyLFDCseW_J0tKfM

[@akoust1c]

Also where did you get the blacked out emblems?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I got them from ebay, I'll try to figure out what seller and posted here. There are some that are junk

[@ExoticCarDIY]

www.ebay.com/itm/E63-S-AMG-Emblem-V8-BITURBO-Glossy-Black-Red-Badge-Mercedes-Benz-W212-Facelift-/183690878743?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@mok6802]

Are these stock exhaust clips or the muffler mod you did

[@ExoticCarDIY]

After muffler mod

[@2011Vagif]

Hey man I have an issue with my e63, thinking you might know what it might be. The touchless unlock stopped working recently and locking it by tapping the door handle. Could you write back at me

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Could be a few things. Battery low? Does the key do everything else correctly? Did all 4 four door handles stop working out just one?

[@2011Vagif]

@@ExoticCarDIY got it handled out. Thanks tho

[@TonyNguyen-fp9ds]

This video was posted a year ago. How reliable (or unreliable) has it been since then? I’m in the market but scared of reliability. 2014-2016 e63 vs 2018+ e63?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Short answer, yes they are reliable fun cars. Long answer. All cars have issues. Many BMW require rod bearings every other oil change, Alfa quads can seize up etc, etc. The AMG cars are not 100,000 mile no maintenance cars. But of all the failures, IMO they are all minor. If you look at my recent vids with the red E63, I had to do motor mounts, cam sensors, solenoid. My friend has a 213 e63 and they need rear main seals and oil separators. But really overall, they are a great platform and are generally very reliable. One thing that I have changed is my opinion on tuning the m157. While rare, the m157 seems to be susceptible to bending rods and scoring cylinder walls when pushed to far. The m177 seems to handle tunes much better. I personally wouldn't buy a previously tuned w212 or 213 e63, and have decided not to tune my red car. It's plenty fast or of the box and IMO the risks when tuning outweigh the rewards. At stock boost levels, I have yet to see any catastrophic failures. I think the 212 is a better looking car than the 213, but the 213 offers some additional perks and experiences that interest me. I may be getting ready to sell and look for a red 213 wagon soon :)

[@TonyNguyen-fp9ds]

@@ExoticCarDIY thanks for the input! I’ve owned a cls55 so I am familiar with these AMGs. I’m just hesitant when it comes to turbos because of my previous experiences with turbo Hondas (the good old days). And repairs on a Benz is way different vs a Honda hahah. Your opinion on tunes is exactly what I was thinking…the extra power/torque is nice, but to sacrifice reliability is a tough decision to make. I’m hooked on the 212 and I just need to keep hearing that they are reliable so I can pull the trigger LOL

[@itzjdub282]

I have to have it in a Wagon

[@kevin9c1]

I can't believe this video. I am only days away from Copart coming to take away my totaled 04 E55 and I finally got my check from insurance after a FIVE MONTH fight over the value. So I've been trying to figure out what to do. I was a GM guy but discovered Mercedes in 2020. My E55 was my first Euro car of any kind. I was looking at the W212 E63 and this video gave me a LOT to think about. Really good stuff.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sounds like we have similar story, I started with Camaro, z06, ctsv then jumped to the e55, and of course this e63. I've since sold it.... Looked for months for anything else.... Bought another e63 lol I actually almost bought the 2800 Mile e55 on bring a trailer today tho

[@kevin9c1]

@@ExoticCarDIY I also had a V1 for 11 years. So yeah.

[@accordv6er]

The E55 is like the best of that era/chassis. I have a 6 speed SRT8 with high miles (really similar chassis to the 211) and I want a newer AMG, had a clk55 that was amazing - but I don't think I could get rid of the M/T experience with 450whp NA, in a big comfortable confident car is just... Couldn't do it. When I actually have a road to drive it hard it actually surprises me how much it 'shrinks' and just goes. Reminds me a LOT of my former AMGs. Oh, and I paid 12k... So there's that

[@absaly]

does it do corners well ? fuel consumption ?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

It's maybe not as nimble for autocross, but does well on the track and twisty roads. Mpg depends on your right foot. Setting the cruise at 75 expect about 23, mixed 19, lots of playing around maybe closer to 17

[@MandeepPanesarkenya]

It's a pity there's so few reviews of the rwd version of this

[@ExoticCarDIY]

There's a pretty good one by Chris harris, obviously professional but still pretty good review

[@xcalibills]

Ouch I'd regretbselling that e55 too

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Searching for one now lol

[@tcowans6364]

💯💯👍

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Thanks

[@almightydill2316]

It’s nice i love the 2012 e63 better then the 2014 I just don’t like the front grill on the 2014 love the 2012 front grill

[@ExoticCarDIY]

It's a tough call, they're pros and cons to each. Looks are definitely subjective. I think you should let try train either deciding factor, if you want all wheel drive, go for the facelift, if you're a fan of rear wheel drive, get the 12-13

[@almightydill2316]

@@ExoticCarDIY alright bet appreciate the advice and love your content by the way any advice I’m trying to transition into doing content like yours 💯

[@ACURACALABAR11]

Would u choose this or the cls63s

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Stalin comes down personal preference, but for me, I needed five seats, CLS only has four

[@IranAir12]

😎

[@ottoman556]

he looks like tyler durden with this hairstyle 😂👍

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Wanna fight then? haha, whats the first rule.... lol

[@AnontheGOAT]

What about the pre-facelift w/the 6.3 engine in it?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Don't get me wrong, it is a great platform. Obviously you missed a couple of the big updates like the headlights. The na 6.2 is a lot of fun, but power upgrade wise quite limited. The main problem is the 6. 2 is prone to some catastrophic failures with the head bolts. Note, that was mostly in the first several years of its run, they did fix it and you can actually look up what serial number got the updated head bolts. Likely most '10 and '11s should have the newer head bolts already, but I wouldn't buy one without checking.

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@ExoticCarDIY ended getting a 2014 E 63 non S today. Plan on doing a tune and LSD install. Got a good deal on it.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@AnontheGOAT awesome, congrats! With a tune, pretty much any m157 is equal One thing I found in mine, and I'll have a video about it in a week or two. Check the cam sensors for oil in the connector.

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@ExoticCarDIY Thanks brother. What tune would your recommend these days? Also, I’ve heard some things that tuning the TCU is actually the way to go?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@AnontheGOAT good question, I actually have another video where I compared Euro charged mail order tune to a race chip. Anyway, I think what I actually might do on this next one is just get a good TCU tune from edok. Essentially it just lets you unlock full power from the m157 all the time compared to the stock tuning which really limits it in first through third

[@GLA45Amg716]

Just started looking at these forgot how powerful they were

[@ExoticCarDIY]

They definitely are a subtle, power under wraps design. I actually appreciate the Elegance

[@GLA45Amg716]

@@ExoticCarDIY I’m worried about the gas mileage especially these days

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@GLA45Amg716 yeah, it sucks that we have to even consider that now... You can squeak 23 out of these, but it's a course going to be premium. And if you're getting 23 MPG you're not having any fun

[@GLA45Amg716]

@@ExoticCarDIY I sold my scatpack last year and i said I would be smarter as far as v8s go.. yeah it’s sad can’t really enjoy them now without paying significantly for it now

[@huzoclk55]

I have the 2014 e63 i had for about six month but for some reason im having the engine check on every few weeks with the p2099 code does any one have any idea why.the car runs fine but the lights there for a day or 2 then its gone

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Is your car tuned or have any exhaust mods?

[@ConstellationGroup]

the E is also far easier to maintain and from what iv seen more reliable than the M5.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Totally, I've always loved the M cars, but there are so many stories of catastrophic ancient failures, repeated rod bearing replacements, grenading transmissions... Ehhh, not for me right now

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Totally, I've always loved the M cars, but there are so many stories of catastrophic ancient failures, repeated rod bearing replacements, grenading transmissions... Ehhh, not for me right now

[@synthesis4030]

It’s criminal that they didnt offer in rwd

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Sorta, either buy a 12-13 or import from Europe

[@kelbypiper4619]

how much did you pay for the e63 🤔

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Why

[@MagicMike87]

Better than W213 E63?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Nope, my buddy just bought one, other than the exterior styling (subjective) it's better in every way... But it's also more than double the cost. So it better be lol. Lots of videos coming on that car

[@arrykaloustiansr173]

Uncontrollable stupid grins lol He's right

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Still 4 years later, still stupid grins with that right pedal.

[@Chris-id1or]

I definitely agree it is the best deal you can get on a car under 35k. In a roll race it would beat a stock c7 stingray, f type r, rs7 and 2014-2016 m5. The closest would probably be the stingray

[@Freebands03]

How dare you say the e55 don’t look as good it looks better, dislike for that one

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Go look up the word subjective.

[@smm6526]

It is badass, no doubt, but the f10 M5 just is better and your car doesn't do 3.3 secs, don't claim it, prove it, I don't want to be telling you about the gadgets to prove that. It's a nice car but don't lie..

[@jtorres12307]

Mercedes>bmw

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I attached an actual draggy screen shot at 3:47. Car is stock. I'm using the industry standard 1ft rollout time.

[@omar-gp6rm]

How reliable are the m157? be honest🥲