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2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Review

October 14, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

looks decidedly more like a gung ho street fighter
Automobile

an aggressive-looking body
AutoWeek

racy looks...sheer, extroverted extravagance
ConsumerGuide

like a fashion model snaking into a pair of tight jeans
Detroit News

sportier and looks more dramatic
ForbesAutos

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG—the most powerful, dramatic-looking version of the Benz C-Class compact family--wears the equivalent of a biker jacket over its normally staid four-door suit, with fender flares, spoilers, and cues to show off the powerful engine lurking underneath its hood.

BusinessWeek, not exactly sure what to make of this AMG Mercedes's looks, says that "it's clear that something wicked has overtaken the C-Class [and] muted its sometimes awkward look." MyRide.com agrees, especially when comparing the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to its (unnamed) BMW rival; despite some questionable design features that include prominent badges and "power domes" on the hood as well as a plethora of air intakes, "compared to a certain other German automaker that produces performance cars that are specially 'M'arked," they say, the [Mercedes-Benz] C63 AMG is "downright subtle."

Several sources consulted by TheCarConnection.com, including Automobile and AutoWeek, use strong, masculine descriptors for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, such as the ever-popular "aggressive." On the other hand, Detroit News gives this AMG Mercedes more feminine attributes, comparing it to a "fashion model snaking into a pair of tight jeans" (not a terribly accurate description, since this year's Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG weighs a hefty 3,800 pounds.)

Edmunds describes the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG's interior as "well-crafted" but "a bit austere," while Automobile calls it "a functional and well put together driver's environment." MyRide.com mentions the "newly developed AMG leather sport seats, a three-spoke AMG sport steering wheel with aluminum shifter paddles and an AMG gauge cluster," pointing out that although "none of that makes it any faster...it does carry the sporting motif inside."

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG dons a hardcore performance that transforms its C-Class silhouette.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:looks decidedly more like a gung ho street fighterAutomobilean aggressive-looking bodyAutoWeekracy looks...sheer, extroverted extravaganceConsumerGuidelike a fashion model snaking into a pair of tight jeansDetroit Newssportier and looks more dramaticForbesAutos The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG—the most powerful, dramatic-looking version of the Benz C-Class compact family--wears the equivalent of a biker jacket over its normally staid four-door suit, with fender flares, spoilers, and cues to show off the powerful engine lurking underneath its hood. BusinessWeek, not exactly sure what to make of this AMG Mercedes's looks, says that "it's clear that something wicked has overtaken the C-Class [and] muted its sometimes awkward look." MyRide.com agrees, especially when comparing the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to its (unnamed) BMW rival; despite some questionable design features that include prominent badges and "power domes" on the hood as well as a plethora of air intakes, "compared to a certain other German automaker that produces performance cars that are specially 'M'arked," they say, the [Mercedes-Benz] C63 AMG is "downright subtle." Several sources consulted by TheCarConnection.com, including Automobile and AutoWeek, use strong, masculine descriptors for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, such as the ever-popular "aggressive." On the other hand, Detroit News gives this AMG Mercedes more feminine attributes, comparing it to a "fashion model snaking into a pair of tight jeans" (not a terribly accurate description, since this year's Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG weighs a hefty 3,800 pounds.) Edmunds describes the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG's interior as "well-crafted" but "a bit austere," while Automobile calls it "a functional and well put together driver's environment." MyRide.com mentions the "newly developed AMG leather sport seats, a three-spoke AMG sport steering wheel with aluminum shifter paddles and an AMG gauge cluster," pointing out that although "none of that makes it any faster...it does carry the sporting motif inside." ConclusionThe 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG dons a hardcore performance that transforms its C-Class silhouette. 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "looks decidedly more like a gung ho street fighter" AutoWeek: "an aggressive-looking body" ConsumerGuide: "racy looks...sheer, extroverted extravagance" Detroit News: "like a fashion model snaking into a pair of tight ...

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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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