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2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Bottom Line

November 7, 2008

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive EditorMarty Padgett

The car experts at TheCarConnection.com read all the latest reviews on the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the Benz C63 AMG in Germany and the United States to bring you the best information and opinions on the new AMG Mercedes, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide which car is best for you.

Likes:

  • Stunning V-8 power
  • Paddle-shift controls
  • Sharp steering
  • Awe-inspiring brakes
  • Form-fitting sport seats

Dislikes:

  • Automatic transmission only
  • Cramped rear seats
  • Busy interior styling
  • Busy exterior styling

Buying Tips:


Almost no one can help you get a great deal on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It's the most coveted C-Class Mercedes to date, and online sellers list them for thousands over sticker. TheCarConnection.com's only advice? Take a look at the Audi RS4, BMW M3, and Lexus IS-F if you can--and wait for the 2009 C63 AMG if you want a top speed of 186 mph.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is the fastest C-Class Mercedes of all, and from first glance, it's clear that it's no ordinary German sedan.

In becoming an AMG model, the C-Class sedan gets plenty of hot add-ons, including new wheel flares and a bubbled-up hood, as well as new front and rear bumpers, badges, air intakes, and LED taillamps. But it's the transformation under the hood that changes its personality from efficient to ferocious.

The C63 AMG is powered by the first engine developed entirely by AMG: a 6.3-liter V-8 that produces 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque for a breathtaking acceleration time of 4.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. Teamed to a seven-speed automatic transmission, its top speed is 155 mph, but a special option on the order form for the 2009 model year lets you remove the limiter so that the C63 drill its way through the troposphere at 186 mph.

The cockpit's been updated too, with comfy sport seats, a better audio system, and new trim, none of which do much to tone down the button-afflicted interior. Along with the sheer power at hand, the pop-up navigation system adds to the feeling of helming a Boeing 737.

Crash performance (six airbags and stability control are standard) and fuel economy are good, but it's the AMG C63's stupefying handling and traction that draws in enthusiasts. The C63 AMG claws the pavement like it's racing to a catfight, brakes with the authority of a Supreme Court justice, and loves to blip up and down with its paddle-shifted automatic. There's no manual transmission option, though we didn't find it to be a fatal flaw.

The Benz C63 AMG does have some clay in its feet, though. The rear seat has tight head- and legroom, and the black upholstery adds to the sense of confinement. The trunk space is big enough for a family's long weekend of luggage, though.

Other Choices:

If you like the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, also consider:

Reason Why:

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG turns as sharply as the BMW, rides better than the RS4, and accelerates just as fast as the Lexus IS-F. But in reality, brand loyalty reigns among these cars. The RS4 sports standard all-wheel drive; the Lexus IS-F, an eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW also offers its M3 in convertible and sedan forms if four doors aren't sexy enough for you.

The Bottom Line:

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sports a fluid ride, spot-on handling, and shrieking power to make it the most accomplished C-Class ever built.

The car experts at TheCarConnection.com read all the latest reviews on the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the Benz C63 AMG in Germany and the United States to bring you the best information and opinions on the new AMG Mercedes, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide which car is best for you. Likes:Stunning V-8 powerPaddle-shift controlsSharp steeringAwe-inspiring brakesForm-fitting sport seatsDislikes:Automatic transmission onlyCramped rear seatsBusy interior stylingBusy exterior stylingBuying Tips: Almost no one can help you get a great deal on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It's the most coveted C-Class Mercedes to date, and online sellers list them for thousands over sticker. TheCarConnection.com's only advice? Take a look at the Audi RS4, BMW M3, and Lexus IS-F if you can--and wait for the 2009 C63 AMG if you want a top speed of 186 mph. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is the fastest C-Class Mercedes of all, and from first glance, it's clear that it's no ordinary German sedan. In becoming an AMG model, the C-Class sedan gets plenty of hot add-ons, including new wheel flares and a bubbled-up hood, as well as new front and rear bumpers, badges, air intakes, and LED taillamps. But it's the transformation under the hood that changes its personality from efficient to ferocious. The C63 AMG is powered by the first engine developed entirely by AMG: a 6.3-liter V-8 that produces 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque for a breathtaking acceleration time of 4.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. Teamed to a seven-speed automatic transmission, its top speed is 155 mph, but a special option on the order form for the 2009 model year lets you remove the limiter so that the C63 drill its way through the troposphere at 186 mph. The cockpit's been updated too, with comfy sport seats, a better audio system, and new trim, none of which do much to tone down the button-afflicted interior. Along with the sheer power at hand, the pop-up navigation system adds to the feeling of helming a Boeing 737. Crash performance (six airbags and stability control are standard) and fuel economy are good, but it's the AMG C63's stupefying handling and traction that draws in enthusiasts. The C63 AMG claws the pavement like it's racing to a catfight, brakes with the authority of a Supreme Court justice, and loves to blip up and down with its paddle-shifted automatic. There's no manual transmission option, though we didn't find it to be a fatal flaw. The Benz C63 AMG does have some clay in its feet, though. The rear seat has tight head- and legroom, and the black upholstery adds to the sense of confinement. The trunk space is big enough for a family's long weekend of luggage, though. Other Choices:If you like the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, also consider:Audi RS4Lexus IS-FBMW M3Reason Why:The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG turns as sharply as the BMW, rides better than the RS4, and accelerates just as fast as the Lexus IS-F. But in reality, brand loyalty reigns among these cars. The RS4 sports standard all-wheel drive; the Lexus IS-F, an eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW also offers its M3 in convertible and sedan forms if four doors aren't sexy enough for you. The Bottom Line:The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sports a fluid ride, spot-on handling, and shrieking power to make it the most accomplished C-Class ever built. The car experts at TheCarConnection.com read all the latest reviews on the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the Benz C63 AMG in Germany and the United States to bring you the best information and opinions on the new ...

Other Choices:

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG turns as sharply as the BMW, rides better than the RS4, and accelerates just as fast as the Lexus IS-F. But in reality, brand loyalty reigns among these cars. The RS4 sports standard all-wheel drive; the Lexus IS-F, an eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW also offers its M3 in convertible and sedan forms if four doors aren't sexy enough for you.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Robert Armstrong #1, Posted: 7/2/2008

    robamg

    Has anyone noticed that the C63 now sports two small rear guard extensions probably aimed at reducing stone chips or catering for the wider tyres. they are not on all April 2008 build cars but are on some

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