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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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Alright folks. I am looking at these two cars. Aside from the power difference what else is there on the S version that is not available on the non S version? I currently have an F80 M3 sitting at the port in Southern California, but I cannot take delivery because of hold issued by BMW. I have not taken delivery of the vehicle so I believe I still can walk away from the deal. I never signed any purchase agreement. I need 4 doors.
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C63 S has:

-Electronic diff vs. mechanical
-19" rims vs. 18" rims standard
-active engine and transmission mounts
-503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. vs. 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque
-Race mode

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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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(ok folks, i deleted the off topic 'you could have googled' comments)

TangoRed, did you mean the C63s has those features?
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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
(ok folks, i deleted the off topic 'you could have googled' comments)

TangoRed, did you mean the C63s has those features?
Yes, thanks. Edited my post.
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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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I on the other hand got rid of my response completely since I totally misread what the OP was asking! Doh!

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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
C63 S has:

-Electronic diff vs. mechanical
I'm assuming the electronic dff refers to an electronically-controlled variable mechanical differential (such as that found on the 458) rather than an electronic non-mechanical differential? Otherwise no sense why the C63 would have a mechanical and the C63S not...
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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gengar
I'm assuming the electronic dff refers to an electronically-controlled variable mechanical differential (such as that found on the 458) rather than an electronic non-mechanical differential? Otherwise no sense why the C63 would have a mechanical and the C63S not...
Si senor, great clarification
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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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get the S !! Its worth it if its in the budget. More special. Rarer.........Race Mode for track time !
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
get the S !! Its worth it if its in the budget. More special. Rarer.........Race Mode for track time !
S owner here, its truly a piece of work.

However, MB sells more C63 S than the base car.
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If you can, just swing the extra money for the S model, more of everything
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