IVECO DAILY 35S14 DIESEL 2.3 Business Tipper 3450 WB

By Andy Enright

Introduction

The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is a car that ought to have been one of the three-pointed star's more esoteric products, an extreme halo model launched into the teeth of a recession that did little more than underscore AMG's excellence in engineering. Somewhat curiously, it didn't turn out like that. It sold in reasonable numbers, customers attracted by the combination of sober-suited E-Class styling paired with an unexpectedly talented chassis and a sledgehammer punch. What started out as a good car morphed into a borderline great one with subsequent revisions. Here's how to shop used for the car that gave BMW's M5 a bloody nose.

Models

4dr saloon, 5 dr estate (5.5, 6.2 petrol)

History

Can I be frank here? We'd had hot E-Class models before, most notably the E55 AMG versions of the Nineties, but these were never particularly well resolved cars. The finish was never there and they always felt as if they had too much engine for either their chassis or their braking systems to adequately deal with. You'd get out of one and muse that it would be quite a car when those shortfall issues areas eventually caught up with the excellence of the motive power, but until then your money would certainly be better spent on a BMW M5 or even an Audi S6. All that changed in 2006 when Mercedes launched the E63 AMG. This was based on the facelifted third generation E-Class and featured a revised front bumper, v-shaped grille and revised headlights. Compared to the E55 AMG, it was leagues ahead thanks to under skin changes that improved handling and steering as well as the fitment of the adaptive braking system was borrowed from the S-Class. This car lasted until 2009 when it was replaced by a new E-Class and the E63 AMG continued in this guise, with its muscle car 6208cc engine again providing the drama. This lasted until 2012 when the E63 AMG's engine changed from a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre to a twin-turbo 5.5-litre unit. More power, and lower emissions resulted in a more capable car but that 6.2-litre engine will be remembered as an all-time great. As impressive as the later turbocharged engine is, it feels a little synthetic in comparison.

What You Get

The E63 AMG was launched at a time when Mercedes was going through one of its periodic spells of excess. We were getting cars like the R63 AMG and such like and amid this filler, the true significance of the hot E-Class was somewhat drowned out. Besides, that engine was also fitted to the smaller C-Class saloon and estate which attracted all the column inches anyway. The V8 made a fantastic noise but could never match the sheer low-end torque of the old supercharged 5.5, so it at first seemed a bit of an odd fit for the E-Class. But then you drove it and revelled in directing 507bhp through the relatively modest 265/35 R18 rear tyres. It was fantastically quick but you really needed to rev the car and to get the most out of it you needed to manually flack away at the gearshift paddles that replaced the useless buttons of the E55. The 2009 E63 AMG, easily distinguished by its square headlights, upped power to 518bhp and torque to 628Nm. This was enough to push the 1840kg E-class to 62mph in 4.5 seconds. You got three-stage adjustable dampers giving you a choice between a smooth and jarring and which most owners left in Comfort mode. The interior finish improved markedly over its predecessor with more metal dash trimmings, a chunky three-spoke steering wheel and grippy leather sports seats, as well as a console of AMG-specific buttons. The big change came in 2012, though, when the 63 AMG was further revised to incorporate the 5.5-litre twin-turbo engine. As before, the list of exterior changes was quite subtle. Perhaps the exhausts are the most overt giveaway, especially if you've chosen the badge delete option, but there are a few other things that you'll need to look out for. Like the 18-inch ten-spoke AMG alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with 360mm brake discs peeking through the spokes. Plus the front wheel arches are 34mm wider with cut outs on the trailing edge. There's an AMG front grille and splitter and high-performance LED headlight units that offer absolutely remarkable night clarity. Flowing light elements within the headlamps ensure that the "four-eyed" look which is typical of the E-Class has been retained.

What You Pay

Please contact us for an exact up-to-date valuation.

What to Look For

Insist on a full Mercedes dealer service history, especially for the most recent models whose lengthy warranty - effectively for the life of the car - is dependent on proper servicing by an authorised agent. Check that all the accessories work and watch out for cosmetic damage which can be expensive to correct. This is a big and heavy car, so early models might benefit from a suspension overhaul if body control feels less than up to scratch. Bushes and dampers do get tired after hard use. The engines, whether you opt for the normally aspirated 6.2 or the turbocharged 5.5, are reliable but do require regular servicing with particular attention paid to diligent oil maintenance, so walk away if this has clearly been neglected. Look for kerbed alloy wheels and paint chipping at the front and use these as negotiation points.

Replacement Parts

(approx. based on 2008 E 63 AMG) Set aside around £200 for a set of front brake pads and £110 for the rears and about £675 (excluding catalyst) for a factory exhaust system. A full clutch replacement would cost around £595, a radiator is about £345 whilst a starter motor can be found for £275. A new alternator would be in the region of £600.

On the Road

Go for one of the 5.5-litre turbo cars and you get a V8 that develops 551bhp. That's enough to catapult two tonnes of car to 62mph in just 4.2 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension features steel springs up front and a full air suspension system at the rear axle. Some 700Nm of torque arrives at said back axle via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT-7 transmission which features four modes - "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual). In "C" mode, the ECO start/stop function is active, the shift action is softer and the car typically starts in second gear. The engine and transmission are far more responsive in "S", "S+" and "M" mode; in addition, the ECO start/stop function is deactivated. An automatic double-declutching function for downshifting and the RACE START function are also featured. If you can't run to one of these later turbocharged cars, don't feel hard done by. The 6.2-litre V8 engine is a classic and whether you opt for an early 507bhp or a later 518bhp variant, you're going to have a lot of fun. There's actually not a huge amount of difference in the way these cars drive, it's just that the interior of the later square-headlamped 'W212' series car feels a much nicer place to be.

Overall

The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG started off as a somewhat overlooked curiosity but soon word got out that it was something a bit special. The early cars now look great value for money and that 6.2-litre V8 engine is one of the world's greatest production car engines. The same probably won't be said of its replacement, the 5.5-litre twin turbo installation, but it makes up for it in other regards. Here is a car that feels a better all-round road car than BMW's rather too in your face M5. It's still a pricey used choice but if you've got the funds, it's definitely worth your time. Strongly recommended.

Body Glass

Cab rear window

Brakes

Roll movement intervention

Central parking brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Anti-lock brake system

Hill holder system

Bulkhead/Partition

Full steel bulkhead

Chassis/Suspension

Standard cross front spring

Standard suspension

Driver Aids

Cruise control

Electric power steering with city function button for adjustable steering effort

Driver drowsiness and attention warning

Emergency lane keeping assist

Intelligent speed assist and traffic sign recognition

Driver Convenience

360 degree moulded plastic protection

Acoustic comfort kit

Data set standard

Driver Information

Radar integration

10" Cluster with 3 graphic layouts, ADAS visualization, rear view camera visualization

12V - 13 pin provision

Connectivity box 4G

Without E-call

Trip computer

Driving Mirrors

Split/wide angle rear view mirror

Width admitted 2000

Electrical

Charged battery

Engine

Increased oil sump

Entertainment

Aux input socket

Mp3 player with tweeter

Exterior Body Features

Side underun protection

Cab guard

Trailer sway control

Fuel filler pipe roof cover

No electric taillift provisions

Radiator in aluminium

Standard chassis

Delete radiator guard

Central exhaust pipe

Removable rear ladder rack

3 Piece bumper

Exterior Lights

Delete rear marker lights

Front fog lights with cornering function

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Manual air conditioning

Air conditioning compressor - 170cc

Standard temperature climate

Interior Features

4 loud speakers

Shelves at floor level below seats

Arm rests on the doors

Storage compartments with bottle holder

Redesigned dash with open storages on the top of the dashboard with antiglare protection

Ergonomic storage with upto 18 storage compartments

Interior Lights

Interior lights

2 spotlights

PTO

PTO Preparation

PTO Provision

Safety

Delete provision fire extinguisher

Without emergency switch

Without retarder

Seats

Rake, height and reach adjustable drivers seat

Towing

Delete Rear towing cross member

Without automatic tow hook

Predisposition towing

Transmission

Without cross axle differential lock

6 speed gearbox with gearshift indicator

Emissions - ICE

CO2: N

Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6

Noise Level dB(A): N

CO: N

NOx: N

HC+NOx: N

Particles: N

HC: N

Engine and Drive Train

Bore: 88

Stroke: 94

CC: 2287

Cylinders: 4

Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE

Number of Valves: 16

Valve gear: DOHC

Fuel Type: DIESEL

Catalytic Convertor: No

Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH

Compression Ratio: 16.0:1

Gears: 6 SPEED

Engine Make: N

Fuel Delivery: COMMON RAIL

Cooling System: WATER

Automatic Transmission: 0

Manual Transmission: No

Engine Codes: F1A

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC: 0

EC Urban: N

EC Extra Urban: N

EC Combined: N

General

Insurance Group 1: N

Insurance Group 2: N

Chassis Engine Number: N

Vin/Frame No.: N

Coin Series: N

Coin Description: N

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 2

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999999

Exhaust System: CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Front Brakes: VENTILATED DISCS

Rear Brakes: VENTILATED DISCS

Hand Brake: REAR WHEELS

Battery Volts: 12

Battery AH: 105

Front Suspension: LEAF SPRINGS

Rear Suspension: LEAF SPRINGS

Steering: PAS RACK AND PINION

Clutch: SINGLE DRY PLATE

NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09: N

NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09: N

Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?: 0

Coin Wheelbase Description Code: N

Coin Wheelbase Name Code: N

Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code: N

Coin Power Output Code: N

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Running Cost League Headings: LARGE

This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes: 0

Ghost model for valuation purposes: 0

Service Interval Mileage: 30000

Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24

Timing Belt Interval Mileage: 150000

Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: 60

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: N

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: N

NCAP Safety Assist %: 77

Badge Engine CC: 2.3

Badge Power: 136

Vehicle Homologation Class: N1

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: 0

Generation Mark: 3

NCAP Overall Rating - LCV: Gold

Relative Height: H1

Relative Length: L2

Performance

0 to 62: N

Top Speed: 80

BHP: 136

PS: No

0 to 60: N

Engine Power KW: 100

Engine Power RPM: 3600

Engine Torque LBS.FT: 273

Engine Torque NM: 370

Engine Torque RPM: 1600

Engine Torque MKG: 37.7

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 225/75 R16

Tyre Size Rear: 225/75 R16

Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type: 16" STEEL

Wheel Style: N

Tyre Make: N

Plated 3rd Axle: N

Plated 4th Axle: N

Alloys?: 0

Space Saver?: 0

Automatic Clutch: 0

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 5981

Width (excluding mirrors): 2052

Wheelbase: 3450

Width (including mirrors): N

Height: 2183

Height (including roof rails): N

Load Length: 4110

Load Width: 2550

Load Height: N

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12.8

Rear Overhang: 1483

Side Load Door Width: N

Side Load Door Height: N

Lower Rear Door Width: N

Upper Rear Door Width: N

Rear Door Height: N

Load Deck Height: N

Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches: N

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 2354

Gross Vehicle Weight: 3500

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 63

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 3500

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750

Payload: 1146

Load Space Volume: N

Boot Capacity Saloons: N

Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up: N

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up: N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down: N

Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed: N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed: N

No. of Seats: 3

Max. Roof Load: N

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): N

Body Glass

Heated windscreen

Without windscreen

Delete manual windows

Brakes

Traction+ system with hill descent control

Electric parking brake

ESP + Crosswind

Electric parking brake with storage

AEBS + City brake + Turn assist

Chassis/Suspension

Double leaf parabolic rear springs suspension

Parabolic springs with increased load capacity

Adaptive rear air suspension

Downrated Gross vehicle weight

Weight variant 1900kg to 2430kg

Rear suspension with load capacity increase

Communication

Voice assistant (Alexa)

Voice assistant integrated into infotainment

Driver Aids

Reverse warning buzzer

Traffic jam assist

Noise reduce CE 92/97

Reverse camera with dynamic lines

Rear camera not installed

Advanced lane centering

Blind spot left and right with door opening warning

Blind spot information system kerb side and blind spot assist left hand side and door opening warning

Blind spot information system kerb side

Blind spot radar

Rear cross traffic assist with braking

Driver Convenience

Back sensors

Provision toll collect

Parking sensors provisions

Moving off infotainment system

Without event data recorders

Driver Information

13 Pin DIN electrical socket

Digital tachograph

TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)

Provision for smart digital tachograph

FMS data interface

Remote cranking

10" Infotainment screen

10" Navigation infotainment screen

Driving Mirrors

Rear view mirrors category IV 2200mm

Rear view mirrors 2350mm

Rear view mirrors 2550mm

Delete mirror support

Electrical

105AH battery

110Ah battery

Body builder plug

Alternator - 12 V/250A

Delete smart charging

Charge connect CEE

Subarctic heat body builder

Specific reinforcement

Body builder plug with CANBUS 2.0B

Expansion module with CANBUS 2.0B

Expansion module + can open with CANBUS 2.0B

Inductive charge

Engine

Speed limiter 90km/hr

Speed limiter 100km/hr

Speed limiter 120km/hr

70 litre fuel tank

Speed limiter 68mph/110km/hr

Speed limiter 81mph/130km/hr

100 litre shaped fuel tank

Delete Start/Stop

Delete fuel tank

Without urea tank

Without diesel particulate filter

Special fuel character

Non heater fuel filter

40L fuel tank

61L fuel tank with cap on board

86L fuel tank

Entertainment

Delete radio/single CD

Radio preparation

Digital DAB radio pro

USB on driver side

Exterior Body Features

Metallic paint

Front mud flaps

Chrome front grille

Additional special solid paint

Fuel filler cap on tank

Back panel without window

Additional solid paint

Delete wheel arch

Aluminium side boards

Right side engine exhaust pipe

Without front grille

Delete rear bumper underrun bar

Webasto radiator

Gun metal exterior badging

Exterior Lights

Headlamp washers

Automatic wipers and headlights

Automatic high beam control

Full LED headlights

Without front headlights

Delete daytime running lights

Side marker box

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Automatic climate control

Independent heater predisposition

Additional heater preparation

Heater preparation

Additional cab heater

Heated blowby pipe

Interior Features

PVC trim seats

Delete cab rear panel

Leather steering wheel

Driver and passenger cab handles

Toolbox on platform

Double toolbox

Provision third DIN compartment

Steering wheel control pro

Delete cab rear trim

Upper shelves compartment

Load Area

Portable flashlight

Packs

Smokers pack with astray - Master

Delivery pack - Daily

Winter pack - Daily with suspended drivers comfort seat with lumbar support

Construction pack - Daily

Style pack - Daily

Paint - Metallic

Metallic - Platinum grey

Metallic - Boreal blue

Metallic - Stone grey

Metallic - Instinct blue

Metallic - ULM grey

Metallic - Brilliant grey

Metallic - Green seafoam

Paint - Solid

Solid - Polar white

Solid - Maranello red

Solid - Pegaso blue

Solid - Professional Grey

Solid - Back to black

Solid - Ultramarine blue

Paint - Special

Special solid - Safron yellow

Special solid - Thyme green

Special solid - Laos yellow

PTO

Side PTO - without gearbox

PTO mechanical gearbox

Safety

Drivers airbag and seatbelt pretensioners

First aid kit

Warning triangle

Driver and passenger window airbags

Red seatbelts

Automatic battery cut out

Preperation of seatbelt remainder for driver and passenger

Runlock function

Without airbags

Without seatbelt remainders

Seats

Passenger seat deleted

Dual passenger seat with folding table

Textile headrest

Urban seat door to door

Wiring for Heated front seats

Passenger comfort seat

Without driver seat

4 seats passenger bench

Light weight passenger seat

Adjustable comfort passenger seat with lumbar support and armrest

Heated suspended adjustable comfort driver seat with lumbar support and armrest

Heated suspended adjustable comfort passenger seat with lumbar support and armrest

Suspended adjustable comfort driver seat with lumbar support and armrest

Suspended adjustable comfort passenger seat with lumbar support and armrest

Security

Anti-theft alarm with remote control

3rd key with remote control

Alarm + extra plug with Body builder remote rear doors

High protection immobiliser

Central locking door

Keyless entry and go

Alcohol interlock interface

Towing

2 diagonal rope winches

Sfera towing jaw D-5

Trim - Cloth

Cloth - Black

Trim - Vinyl

PVC - Black

Wheels

Wheel chocks

225/65 R16 Eco Tyres

Sliding spare wheel carrier

Wheels - Alloys

16" Light aluminium wheel

Wheels - Spare

Spare wheel

Spare wheel with inflation kit