2021 Mercedes-AMG C63 Review, Pricing, and Specs

Overview

The number of high performance SUVs is increasing every year, but if you are in the market for a compact car that can destroy almost everything else on the road, you will not see anything more than the 2021 Mercedes-AMG C63. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but the C63 has a dual-turbocharged V-8 engine that produces 469 horsepower and the C63 S503hp. Ride) and a few external changes compared to the average C class adds some aggression to its appearance. Available as a sedan, coupe or converter, it goes like a Saturn V booster rocket mounted on its roof. Plus, it has a legally luxurious interior and up to minutes of technology, so you don’t trade anything for performance.

What’s new for 2021?

Very little has changed about the C63 this year. A bunch of 12.3 digital devices that were once an option have now been passed through the lineup, and the sedan variant has more of a paint color than the panoramic roof and non-AMG C-class sedans.

Pricing and the one to buy

Whether you prefer the coupe or the convertible style, our money will go to the sedan. It’s lighter than the coupe, makes it easier for rear-seat passengers to get in and out, and we like the low speed four-door low appeal. It is difficult not to need a more powerful C63 S model, but the performance changes are minor. The 9-step AMG traction control system only offers the S, but we found it to be very aggressive on the C63 coupe that ran in Lightning 2019, so it definitely shouldn’t be. Instead, we get the standard C63 sedan and add an external lighting package to get the adaptive LED headlights and pop for AMG performance front seats.

Engine, transmission and performance

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63S have a dual-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine built by hand. At C63, it produces 469 horsepower and 479 pounds of torque. The C63 S boosts performance with 503 horsepower and 516 pounds. Both engines use a nine-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive. The top speed is limited to 155 mph on the average C63 and 180 mph on the S. In our test, the C63 S accelerated from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds and accelerated from 129 miles per hour in 11.9 seconds to 11.9 seconds. We have not tried the C63. In Lightning Storm 2019, the C63 S coupe has been turned into a 2: 57.1 lap, leaving it behind the suspended Cadillac CTS-V on our all-time list. All C63s feature an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential and AMG Ride Control suspension with adaptive dampers. The C63 S variants include dynamic engine mounts. The handling is excellent. Armed with summer tires, the C63 S controlled the lateral acceleration of our skid pad at 1.02 grams and braked at a stop of 70 miles per hour to 157 feet. This capability comes at a price of comfort as the ride is rougher than the rough pavement.

Fuel economy and real-world MPG

There is no difference in EPA fuel economy between C63 and C63 S, but there are differences between body styles. The sedan is rated at 18 MPG and 27 highway ratings. Both the Coupe and the Cabriolet have an EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city, but the coupe has an MPG 26 highway rating.

Interior, comfort and goods

The regular-strength C63 is black fox-leather / micro fiber upstairs standard and has S-leather seats. Both versions opt for wood and aluminum interior accents. We are big fans of AMG performance seats where ventilation is available. Although you can load on the cockpit technology, this is a beautiful car at heart, both in terms of material and atmosphere compliant with high demand prices. The C63 sedan has a cubic body of 12.6 feet and the coupe has a small inventory of 10.5 cubic feet. Both have 40/20/40 rear seats. The C63 Cabriolet has a power-powered soft top (available in three colors) that delivers 8.8 feet of cargo at the top. The rear seats are split 50/50.

Information and connection

The standard configuration of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG is a 10.3-inch infotainment interface with Android Auto and Apple Car Play integration and two USB ports. A 12.3-inch cluster of digital instruments, a Burmester surround-sound audio system is also standard, and a six-month trial run for the Sirius XM satellite radio. Options include factory navigation and a raised display. You may also want to consider the optional AMG drive unit, which provides quick access buttons to the steering wheel to adjust most of the car’s drivetrain and chassis settings. Another option is the AMG Track Pace, which allows you to store your vehicle’s performance data information in the interface when you drive a road.

Safety and driver assistance features

The AMG version of the Class C has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Expressway Safety Insurance Institute (IHS). Top Safe Choice + Award From IIHS. Each C63 comes with basic security features such as a forward isotope system and blind spot monitoring. Additional driver assistance is available, including second-level semi-automatic features such as adaptive controls with parking and traffic congestion and lane change assistance (automatic restart capability) (allowing you to move to the next lane). These items are part of the driver assistance package and must be purchased in conjunction with the multimedia package. Among the key security features:

1. 1. • Standard front-wheel drive system with automatic braking
      • Standard blind spot monitoring, available blind spot support
      • Adaptive controls with semi-automatic driving mode

Liability and maintenance coverage

Mercedes-AMG’s warranty is not unique to this price range. Instead of complementary scheduled maintenance, you have prepaid maintenance plans at an additional cost when you purchase your C63.

1. 1. 1. • Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
         • The powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
         • No complementary scheduled maintenance

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