This Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG is a 577HP Nutcase, and I Don't Care That it's Not Really a Coupe
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
It very much annoys me that Mercedes-Benz continues to call this thing a coupe, despite it obviously having four doors. I'm not a big believer in a car identifying as something it isn't, and a four door car should just let itself be a damn sedan.
That said, this 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 is fast enough to make me not care. 0-60 in the low 3 second range, 11.8 for the quarter miles, and a top speed of 186 - all in what could handily be used as a big, heavy family sedan. We have definitely just lived through the gilded era of the modern muscle car.
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Bill: "This is going to be a quick one.." Also Bill: 40 minutes later... Love it !
@nokiangage
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing man and then decided to check what the duration of the video was and ofc it was 40 minutes - this is why we are still on this channel 🍻
@richardh3587
2 жыл бұрын
@@nokiangage So true. Bill just can't help himself...I actually think he makes longer videos when he declares that it will be a "quick take"
@henryshu6265
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! That's the brilliance of Bill's videos, I wouldn't mind even he makes a small movie with cars that's like 80 minutes+ !
@henryshu6265
2 жыл бұрын
@@nokiangage And that’s why I subscribed two months ago
@nokiangage
2 жыл бұрын
@@henryshu6265 this channel is a gem indeed 🍻
The Car Curmudgeon is quickly closing in on the Magic 100,000 subscribers mark. Goats, birds, humidity, coronavirus whiskey. These are the keys to success as a KZreadr
@osiris2908
2 жыл бұрын
100k!
@aironedevelopernotes4272
2 жыл бұрын
He’s doing a good car review as wel
this generation of the cls was one of the nicest cars ever made when it was new. no car has met the expectations of its previous generation more
Bill we dont mind longer videos from you. Take your time while recording these videos, theyre pure comedy :D
@BryanX64
2 жыл бұрын
@Just Mingled Speak for yourself. What's the big deal? Nothing wrong with watching it in segments.
@ThomasJones-ij6hv
2 жыл бұрын
I am sure I speak for everyone when I say you shouldn't speak for everyone.
@lornperkins4270
2 жыл бұрын
@Just Mingled bill is just extremely informative about his cars...he's no dummy he will give you the family history of who started the car company..and by the time he's done you will have more info on that car than you could find on google...lol
@egold2071
2 жыл бұрын
@@lornperkins4270 Gotta love the details! I've learned more world history from Bill's 'what was going on when this car came out' ramblings than I learned in high school.
@verdict1163
2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to think the "sorry for going so long" is an old salesman's trick for drumming up more demand.
Bill it's 2021, if a four door sedan wants to "identify" as a coupe it's they/thems perogative. Get woke.
@LiberaceProtege
2 жыл бұрын
Hilarious
@ThomasJones-ij6hv
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiberaceProtege My mother was a big fan of Liberace and all his protege's. Hope you are well.
@ssnoc
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂👍
@cbdoil4082
2 жыл бұрын
It’s the Germans fault!
@clintonflynn815
2 жыл бұрын
You wn the internet today.
I LOLd at “pickle fork mirrors”. I’ve never heard that term before. Great description.
I really like these 4 door "coupes" ,I think the proportions are spot on. 4 door pillarless hardtops are another favorite from the 60's.
"I swear this is not going to be 38 minutes", oh Bill, Bill. You were right, it's 40 minutes, lol! I love every minute of your shortie videos. Also thanks for channeling a lot of the same visceral feelings I also felt when I first saw the CLS around 2005 or 2006. It was and still is absolutely breathtaking!
“This man is a national treasure.” - Commenter on my Facebook Group
Wow...One of the best all time videos I've seen. Sardonic, sarcastic, and knowledgeable, Bill is terrific. Lots of info and I couldn't stop laughing. Keep it up man!
"If you're not Michael Schumacher before the accident, why do you need 12 grand worth of brakes for..." Amazing, absolutely amazing. And, true as ever.
@RogueBurn
2 жыл бұрын
The ceramic brakes create dental bills. Step on them hard and your fillings come out.
@tylernewton7217
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are almost totally superfluous for 99% of drivers. Just a pure flex move.
@thatmatty231guy
2 жыл бұрын
@@tylernewton7217 True haha
Ah yes, the four door version of a two door version of a four door car. (I think that's a Top Gear quote).
@egold2071
2 жыл бұрын
Good one. My favorite was a 911 GT3 RS summation - Well the 911 is their ultimate sports car. So this is the ultimate version of the ultimate version of the ultimate sports car! 🥴
Bill you are a treasure! I binge watch your videos every day and I love every one of them. You are the best. Thanks for the fun!
Wow nearly 600 hp. Damn. Love that roar too.
Congrats on almost 100,000 subscribers. I love watching your videos. Your knowledge about the cars is awesome and it makes the videos great. Keep up the great work.
I love when we "dive and leap" into the review just love it😂
the rear lights are just gorgeous
CLS continues to be one of my favorites. I had a second Gen CLS 550. That I installed a tune in it and it was very quick. I now have the last of the CLS beast a 2018 cls 63 s model amg. This one with the ecu and the performance diverter installed is an absolute monster. The car will just straight out, out run most any other vehicles that challenges it. Car is alot of fun and classy as hell also. Benz hit it home with these units.
@ridee96
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@twizzy585ful
7 ай бұрын
How has the yearly maintenance been ?
Good evening Bill from Ron in Manchester in England, we have rain and a temperature of 12c that is 52F. Glad the birds are under control and the Deers. Fantastic car Bill
Bill when you said "quick take" I instantly looked at video length, 40 minutes.....right on the money! Thanks, nice looking ride, keep up the good work.
It is considered a coupe because the roof line of the car is solid, so when you open the doors the windows are not framed. That is why the car automatically keeps the windows open slightly when you close the doors. It relieves the cabin pressure and then automatically roll up.
@adventsociety5382
8 ай бұрын
The reason the windows open slightly is so that the glass clears the roof line when opening and closing the door.
Yooo that's my dream car, I have been a huge fan of your channel Bill and have been watching for the past like 3 years. I've always wondered if you'd do this car, thanks and keep up the awesome work🤙
I’d say keep this type of video format going if you want to Bill. These are filling a cool little niche part of the KZread Car community. They’re good enjoyable videos to watch.
Bill, the clock brand is IWC, international Watch Company. Legendary watch company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, founded in 1868 by a Bostonian expatriate.
Another great Mercedes review Bill. I appreciate the effort and passion and ‘F…ing’ you put in. Netflix should be picking you up for your own show. With a 100k subscribers looming, you are one to watch! Thank you again from your NZ fan base
So long as there's grippity grips and flippity flips that's the main thing 🤣
A German TV car show has taken this car to the Barona dragway (Southern California) and asket the local heros for some races. The guys with the striped cars and Hemi engines laughed, but no one was faster......
Love the review! Honest and very informative while providing hilarious commentary. One of the best vehicle reviews I've ever seen. Bill, you know your shit!
Another great video Bill! This has to be one of the perfectly styled Mercedes! A true modern and future classic 👌
I always thought my 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic hardtop sedan had a difficult entry for adults to the rear seat because of the curved side windows. Always ran the windows down for that. But these 4 door "Coupés" beat these sedans by a mile.
Thanks Bill for another great video tour
Love the "keeping it a short video" gimmick - gets me every time. My favorite Mercedes moment was people trying to convince you it's bulletproof glass 🤣
Now that I'm pushing 40, I actually love 4 door sports sedans simply because I can sit my kids in the back and enjoy the thrill together, there are better than a 2 door sports coupe. That is why I OWN this car. Simply exhilarating TORQUE Monster, that turns heads every time.
“This will not be 30 minutes, it will be shorter I swear” and then we are past the 40th minute and great video as always man, cheers
I got a cls55 amg..I changed the pulley, icu,slightly modded the intercooler and it boosted to 598hp 607ft lb torque…..man it’s killing them tires…fast as hell tho…imma change it back to stock…these cars are beasts.
Currently have a stage 2 2016 CLS400. Will be selling it for a 2016 CLS63 soon, can't wait. Tune off the bat to get it to 750hp/850 pound feet.
“The birds driving me ape shit” 😂😂😂😂 that was funny haha awesome video man 🤝 I got a C63s coupe and I love that thing. All AMGs are awesome to drive and own.
You’ve made a celebrity out of Betty Gonzalez…
I have always liked these. Maybe some day. Another excellent and hilarious review as usual 🤣
10 spoke wheels. Great vehicle! Great video! Great bird, too! :-)
I can’t get enough of these videos🤣, I’d love to see you review a w221 s65, it’s quiet inside but at the same time the engine is loud even at very low speeds, it’s an extremely comfortable monster!
You got the exact same reaction as I did when I first saw one, this probably my favorite Mercedes of all time, sad the newer styled ones never got the 6.2 engine.
Betty Gonzales built my AMG too
Congrats Bill! Almost at 100k Subs.
Bill…..Accept it. 40 minutes is your minimum ….
@josephvaldora49
2 жыл бұрын
Agree. He needs to accept that as his reality. I enjoy it throughly!
Felling a little better in FL now I’m happy here now about the lower humidity!
Bill, when you said, " for fuck's sake ", it made me feel good, it has to be one of the most cathartic statements that applies in every situation. Take cake.
@lornperkins4270
2 жыл бұрын
I like when he slips up and says the word "tranny"...then he gets all flustered and trys to explain that the meaning of that word changed...I laugh everytime he says it
@lornperkins4270
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤭 V-8 BISEXUAL BADGES..O.M.G .....LMAO
@tylernewton7217
2 жыл бұрын
Oh so that’s what the FFS button on the center console was for!
@tylernewton7217
2 жыл бұрын
@@lornperkins4270 ha! Me too. Especially since I really don’t think anyone really cares about that anyway. I’ve never heard anyone get pissy about saying tranny in the car world.
@lornperkins4270
2 жыл бұрын
@@tylernewton7217 lol
Betty Gonzalaz? Betty Rodriguez finally retired. Good for her.
Love your videos, you are hilarious!!! This car is a beast, LOVE IT.......
This all white AMG CLS 63s is sick! Side note: Congrats on reaching 100K KZread subscribers!
The CLS is of the sexiest Benz ever made in my opinion.
Lovely review. Entertaining and Informative. Thank you sir
Yes! My prayers have been answered although I wasn't expecting an AMG version.
With every deep breath or sigh, I chuckle
What an enjoyable job. Live in Florida, drive powerful and/or vintage vehicles and complain about what others consider beautiful weather! It’s getting cool to cold where I am and I’ve had to turn the heat on. Snow is on its way!!!!!!!!
U r the best.....I would really love to say hello sometime as my wife hates my car collection and obsession but she adores u👍
I’m with you on the coupe thing. I was never a huge fan of the rimless windows (wrong term most likely) but this is nice. Great humour and thanks for showing the luxury cars from the early 2000s to now that still are great cars. Naples looks great but those birds I’d be shooting at.
I'm totally loving mine. Nice review.
“An actual, quick review” =+40 mins.
AMG treatment makes a cool car out of any Mercedes. This is the way. I have spoken.
@9ZERO6
2 жыл бұрын
This is the way.
@JoJoJoker
2 жыл бұрын
@@9ZERO6 this is the way.
Thanks for the ride
I love this car… sooooooo wish it was mine 💗 I also love these videos… it’s so nice to just loose an hour in your dark humor Bill.
At least they didn't call it a "coupé"!
@ValdezJu
2 жыл бұрын
A 4 door coupe should look like the 2003-2008 Mazda RX-8 quad coupé, imo.
“V8 Bisexual” 🤣
@hotroddave7597
2 жыл бұрын
😻😹😻
Finally a video that i was desperately waiting for. I started watching this channel because of all Mercedes reviews and then it sort of became American cars only to which i can't relate. I do see all videos anyway just to hear bill.
“7 out of 3 people are dyslexic” 🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️
Great drive! Love the power.
I can’t wait to get mine. I really like the E too🖤
Good review Bill.
Florida should offer a license plate with your picture on it Bill
@andrewthomason3857
2 жыл бұрын
Just a silhouette of a hand/wrist with a big watch.
Dear Bill, you should drive this monster on the german autobahn with no speed limit. That´s his playground! Nice Vid 👍
So close to 100k subs Bill!
Friggen Scarlett Johanson could shoot me a text... and it'd be less joyous than a new video from Bill notification. Stay safe President Bill! 🥃👍
@9ZERO6
2 жыл бұрын
That is a strong statement.
@egold2071
2 жыл бұрын
@@9ZERO6 With Scarlett J, it'd be 3, mayyybe 4 minutes of joy. With Bill, even a 'quick take' lasts 40 minutes!
The reason they go with all wheel drive is nature of that horsepower coming at one and impacting balance. Old AMGs were naturally aspirated so power came in a linear consistent manner and even with rear wheel drive you can control that type of power as opposed to turbo stuff.
Top speed 186 mph? That's cruising for the high-speed trains in Europe and Asia (300 kph). And Bill wound it up to 125 on the freeway, about the speed of the Amtrak Acela here in the Northeast. I love this!
For sure the engine sounds and vibration makes you drive it faster than other vehicles. It calls to you!!!
Another great articulate video.
I picture all the employees at Starbucks dreading when Bill comes in and says, "this one's going to be a quick order . . ."
Ha ha ha bill and a quick videos, Not that I want a quick video I watch the entire thing start to finish and I enjoy every minute of it
Nice exhaust note! And, it would relieve me of MY driver's license as well.
I come here not really for the review but to hear you talk. However, your reviews are very in-depth and brief. 😂 😂
Makes a great sound Bill that's for sure
This car is beautiful. I agree with Bill about the center screen being nestled where it is. And the white seats !
Another awesome short video (please don't make them any shorter)!
Clean whip. 💯🔥
Finally a cls 2nd get Great video!
Bunny Gonzalez knows how to put a car together!
Dear miserable Bill, my wife and I really look forward to your videos god help us because of the laughs we are guaranteed and of course I am a car guy and again may god help me. I thank you for all your efforts to produce something on TV that doesn't turn my stomach. When you stepped on the pedal on this car my wife actually yelled out holy sh#! I thought it was priceless. Keep up the great work and try to keep your license lol
ITS A IWC CLOCK BILL!…
A guy I know raced a 2019 GT 500 and blew its doors off. He has a 2015 Mustang with a 3 liter supercharger on its 5 liter engine. Yea the sounds and vibrations do make you drive faster, just feels better faster. That goes for other things too!!
Stunning.
I'm really interested to see Bill doing a long take review. It's probably going to be longer than a Joe Rogan Experience episode 😂
VW might have been inspired by the CLS, but when you"re eye to eye with the before facelift CC than you'll notice that the latter is a far more beautiful design
The low roof line and small windows define a Coupe … not necessarily 2 doors - so they say … but I agree with you - 2 doors is what most people consider a coupe
One of my obtainable dream cars
@9ZERO6
2 жыл бұрын
Always keep your dream cars a dream my friend. That way it stays a dream and does not break your heart.
@blitz4387
2 жыл бұрын
@@9ZERO6 That is terrible advice my friend. Sounds like a quitter.
Hey Bill, glad that it's not hot as balls today!! I'm looking forward to seeing chipper Canadians, Dalton's dirty windshields all in 40 minutes!!! 👍👍🎉
@hotroddave7597
2 жыл бұрын
😻😹
🤣🤣🤣 Bill is a riot… Harmon Kardon - the Kmart System & the mat pocket used for keeping switch blades and clips for your 9 mili 🤣🤣🤣
Hey Bill! Did I see this very car in Saint Pete beach being driven today? Couldn’t be two exactly alike could there?
Bill, that bird at the start looked like it had been shot 3 times 🐦😉.. Was it you 😂
I’ve seen other reviewers/car enthusiast say it’s called a coupe because of the styling, which makes sense. Yeah it’s a sedan but it gives off a coupe vibe from certain angles.