That's
the most logical explanation for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 P30
Performance Package, which takes the big 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8's
output from an already hearty 518 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to a
pavement-pounding 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. This power lets the 4347-pound
sedan sprint to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. The best part? It emits a
beautiful yet brutal growl during its sprint. Unfortunately, unless
you're on a track or a stretch of unrestricted autobahn im Vaterland,
you'll only get to hear that growl for a few short seconds before
risking retribution from your local authorities. This
is an E-Class, after all, and it comes with the requisite luxury
touches -- high-quality materials, soft-touch plastics, and most
importantly, extensive sound deadening -- that completely skew the
perception of speed by eliminating pesky things like wind and road
noise. "Go Directly to Jail" velocities come surprisingly easily and
with no warning, especially with your foot planted firmly on the
accelerator. Imagine, if you will, a gas pedal attached to a string, and
on the other end of that string are a bull's nether regions. Be gentle
and there will be no trouble; be aggressive and there goes the china
shop -- and your license. Usually, staring at the speedometer is a bad
idea. In the E63, it's almost a necessity. In
base form, the E63 rings in at $91,475 -- but who buys a base model
Mercedes, let alone a base model E63? Our tester had a Porsche-like
options list in both quantity and cost that brought the price up to an
eye-watering $131,045, landing it firmly in "more than you can afford,
pal" territory for us 99 percenters. At the top was the $12,625 (!)
carbon-ceramic brake package, an option perpetually the subject of "is
it worth it?" discussions. This Benz stopped from 60 mph in just 103
feet. Impressive? Yes. But the E63 Wagon we recently tested without the
package needed just 105 feet. Carbons aren't necessarily going to stop
you faster, but they're better for track use.
Bottom line: If you're not taking your car to the track, skip the ceramics. Further padding the price is the aforementioned P30 performance package, which runs a considerable $7300. In addition to the power boost, it adds a sport suspension, a fancier steering wheel, and some OOH, SHINY! in the form of a carbon-fiber engine cover. We haven't had a 2012 E63 without the P30 pack (the wagon had it as well), so we can't say how big the performance improvement is over a "regular" E63, but the numbers speak for themselves. The optional limited-slip differential tacks on $2030, and another $5000 was added via the Premium 2 Package, which throws in HID headlamps, a rearview camera, heated/cooled front seats, and best of all, a fancy driver's seat with a massage feature AND Benz's active seat bolstering system found in other models. When active, the bolsters will tighten up when they feel the pressure of your body. As a result, you get the support you need while cornering without the snug feeling of them fully activated. Genius!
Bottom line: If you're not taking your car to the track, skip the ceramics. Further padding the price is the aforementioned P30 performance package, which runs a considerable $7300. In addition to the power boost, it adds a sport suspension, a fancier steering wheel, and some OOH, SHINY! in the form of a carbon-fiber engine cover. We haven't had a 2012 E63 without the P30 pack (the wagon had it as well), so we can't say how big the performance improvement is over a "regular" E63, but the numbers speak for themselves. The optional limited-slip differential tacks on $2030, and another $5000 was added via the Premium 2 Package, which throws in HID headlamps, a rearview camera, heated/cooled front seats, and best of all, a fancy driver's seat with a massage feature AND Benz's active seat bolstering system found in other models. When active, the bolsters will tighten up when they feel the pressure of your body. As a result, you get the support you need while cornering without the snug feeling of them fully activated. Genius!
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