Is the C 63 AMG’s (and therefore Mercedes {link}) answer to the BMW M3 and Audi RS4? Yes it is. Does it compare favourably to BMW’s icon and Audi’s massively impressive class leader? Once again the answer has to be yes. Thanks to AMG {link} and their development the basic facts make impressive reading. A 6.2 litre V8 producing 457PS and 600Nm of torque all driving the rear wheels. The Audi and BMW are certainly lagging behind in the power and torque stakes. A little surprisingly the C 63’s chassis handles the power well, having competent handling on virtually all road surfaces. Steering inputs can feel vague when driving at speed but otherwise the Mercedes is more than capable, proving to be extremely enjoyable when the road conditions allow.
The C 63 benefits from updated electronics over the standard C Class; the automatic gearbox has a paddle shift system for those who prefer to control gear changes. The ESP system has a standard as well sport setting, for dramatic powerslides the ESP can be switched off. These features give the opportunity to really test the car’s limits. In reality though most owners will never use the paddles to shift, nor will they ever switch the ESP off.
The Mercedes is slightly more subtly styled than its Bavarian competition, which can be seen as a plus point, although it certainly is no shrinking violet. Internally the Mercedes is a little on the cramped side but this is forgotten when the accelerator is pushed to the floor!
The Mercedes C 63 AMG is an awesomely quick saloon car and does provide a realistic alternative to both the Audi RS4 and BMW M3. It isn’t, however, a better car than either of its German compatriots. It is so close to the M3 and RS4 that it is difficult to say it is noticeably worse than either of its competitors it just doesn’t quite feel as complete a package.
The only major question mark about the C 63 is Mercedes quality, especially as the 2 year warranty isn’t as good as either of it competitors. If there are no quality issues then a Mercedes C 63 AMG will provide enjoyable, dynamic and exhilarating motoring for its owner.
TECH SPEC MERCEDES C 63 AMG:~ 5 seat, 5 door Saloon. 6208cc 8 cylinder water-cooled V8 engine producing 457PS @ 6800rpm. 7 speed automatic gearbox. Rear wheel drive. Top speed 155mph (limited). 0-62mph 4.7 seconds, 0-124mph 15.6 seconds.
The C 63 benefits from updated electronics over the standard C Class; the automatic gearbox has a paddle shift system for those who prefer to control gear changes. The ESP system has a standard as well sport setting, for dramatic powerslides the ESP can be switched off. These features give the opportunity to really test the car’s limits. In reality though most owners will never use the paddles to shift, nor will they ever switch the ESP off.
The Mercedes is slightly more subtly styled than its Bavarian competition, which can be seen as a plus point, although it certainly is no shrinking violet. Internally the Mercedes is a little on the cramped side but this is forgotten when the accelerator is pushed to the floor!
The Mercedes C 63 AMG is an awesomely quick saloon car and does provide a realistic alternative to both the Audi RS4 and BMW M3. It isn’t, however, a better car than either of its German compatriots. It is so close to the M3 and RS4 that it is difficult to say it is noticeably worse than either of its competitors it just doesn’t quite feel as complete a package.
The only major question mark about the C 63 is Mercedes quality, especially as the 2 year warranty isn’t as good as either of it competitors. If there are no quality issues then a Mercedes C 63 AMG will provide enjoyable, dynamic and exhilarating motoring for its owner.
TECH SPEC MERCEDES C 63 AMG:~ 5 seat, 5 door Saloon. 6208cc 8 cylinder water-cooled V8 engine producing 457PS @ 6800rpm. 7 speed automatic gearbox. Rear wheel drive. Top speed 155mph (limited). 0-62mph 4.7 seconds, 0-124mph 15.6 seconds.
