The New 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

This C63 AMG, does not as good as the Lexus IS-F or the Audi RS4. But, it definitely has the power under the hood to give the M3, RS4 and IS-F a run for their money.

With 450 hp and 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, that really impressive, I must admit.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:03:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12   

If it hit 0-60 in 4.5 seconds than it is much faster than the current Audi RS4.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:05:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Not as good as the IS-F Camary, what a Joke.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:05:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12   

Lexus, I might appreciate your opinion only when you drive all three cars. In the mean time, keep your wise opinion to yourself.

— Auto_Fan (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:31:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

when you think top in this class you think M3, now this is going to shake things up a lot. The C55 and C32 never really did much to hurt the M3, maybe because it has 4 doors and the old M3 didn't. But now with there being a 4-door M3 version, the unheard of could happen, where an AMG c-class beats and M bmw??? It could happen!

— MBKing (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:36:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

Its sounds like it is only if you are the one driving.

— Qwazywabbit (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 3:49:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

How much is this "Death trap?"

— investor27 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:58:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

looks good, but something is missing.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 2:12:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

This is a sick car with a sick engine. History is repeating itself, Mercedes is putting the 6.3 in their smaller cars.. brilliant.

On a straight road, the M3 and RS4 will have to work hard to keep up.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 2:55:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

wow. looks very clean. love the new more angular, less round shape of the front bumper and the wide body. almost has the presence of the cls.

the new c-class will no doubt be giving the m3 and rs4 a run for its money in term of sale.

— minimalist (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 4:02:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

It will most likely beat the RS4 in a straight line, but it wont be competition to the M3 until the M3 sedan is released.

— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 5:05:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -10   

why didnt you put more pictures??

— loveu63 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 5:11:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Shut it already FuckBush!

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 5:57:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 11   

FuckBush hahahah good one.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:44:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Your point being?

Don't forget the CTS-V is not in the same category as the C63, RS4 and M3. It's competing with the M5, RS6 and E63..

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 5:58:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Who cares about caddilac?

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:02:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Cadillac Can't ever compete German Legends ..
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About the new C63 ,, It's is great , But M3 have the reputation in this class from early 90's and it's hard to get that from them ...

— alsarea3 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:09:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hey guys, I'm in southern europe right now, and there are C classes everywhere. Also, I always thought the CTS-V to be competing with the C63/M3/RS4/IS-F. I usually associated the STS-V with the E63/S6/M5, etc.

— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:11:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

BTW, Motortrend got a chance to drive the new c63 amg. Their article on the car can be found at: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0709_2008_mercedes_benz_c63_amg

— leelemon (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:48:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Edmunds drove it and loved it.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=121540?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 7:46:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Due to Euro pedestrian regulations the front-end of the C-class has been designed for safety. That's why it looks so strange. Notice the height of the hood all the way to the windshield. Normally it wouldn't have be styled this way. The final result - an ugly car.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 8:46:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12   

Looks very nice to me. Just sweet!

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 9:12:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

sorry, im gonna have to pull a bimmer fanboy and say no manual = who cares! and by the way geniuses the C63 has a 6.2 liter engine! same crappy interior, save for a slightly better steering wheel.

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 9:24:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

also take note that the fender flares are bigger up front than in the rear. just terrible. almost as bad as the bangle butt.

as for the displacement, seems most mags say its 6.2, but im no longer certain about that.

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 9:46:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

I like it, generally. Interior seems a little dull all in black. I think I prefer the lighter, creamier colors that are available. Either way, this vehicle looks quite stunning.

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 12:20:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I'd like to address two (2) issues posted here by a few. But before I get into that, can we "generally" agree that F1 is the benchmark of automotive technology and performance? I'm sure "most" , I repeat "MOST" not all,will agree.
1- The comment "true, but on a wet surface it will be the merc and the bmw that will have to keep up" is ridiculous. You could name many different surfaces that will favor many different vehicles. So if the Audi doesn't climb a steep dirt hill as fast as a Jeep, than the Jeep handles better? How about racing on snow, than a FWD Mazda 3 handles better than a Ferrari F1. And so on... how far can we take this? You know what? To be able to compare on common ground, we have to set guidelines, and those guidelines are based on which conditions happen more often. Dry roads. So what if twice a month, the Audi will beat the BMW or Merc. The other 28 or 29 days, it'll get killed.
2- Now to address the whole manual tranny issue. Why did F1 abandon manual trannies so long ago? They must be out of their minds... If sure you manual tranny mechanical geniuses know more than they do!!!! Todays sport-tuned automatics are much quicker, wake up guys.
I don't dislike Audi, just some of the fanboys, who'll say anything, even beyond reason, to defend their beloved brand..

— mmeecc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 2:38:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

You're absolutely right Hub, it's pretty sad.

— mmeecc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 2:54:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Don't get to excited because the Lexus IS-F is coming out soon with 450+ hp of it own. And the new BMW M3 is coming out with V8 as well.

And isn't the new Audi RS4 due to be out soon? I figure the next gen Audi RS4 has to have at 450+ hp to regain it crown.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 3:40:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

I love it. I dont know what you people are talking about, there is nothing ugly with this little monster.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 3:52:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

It should be a heated race in the straights. The Audi RS4 churns out consistent 0-60 times in the low to mid 4 second range. Clocked as fast as 4.3 seconds with average hovering right around the 4.4-4.5 time of this C63 AMG.

The C63 will be the worst handler out o the trio of RS4, M3 and C63.

I will bet the sheer torque on this thing will allow it to narrowly defeat the M3 and RS4 in the straights.

The M3 will be the best handler by far with the RS4 in second and the C63 AMG in third.

If you want brute straight-line grunt with Mercedes grand touring philosophy get the C63 AMG.

If you want sheer brilliance in the curves with a pretty good kick in the straights as well get the BMW M3.

If you want stability and better handling than the C63 AMG but not as good as the M3, with an acoustic soundtrack ripping through your ears get the Audi RS4.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 4:51:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Unlike the IS-F it looks good and has a genuine use.

"Central among the chassis changes is the adoption of the front axle from the CLK63 Black Series. Up in length by 1.3 inches over the standard C-Class and boasting redesigned wheel bearings, it adds true precision to the steering, imbuing the C63 with sharper turn-in and greater feedback than any other AMG model. "

How about you chew on that one, huh?

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 5:36:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

You want rice, LexusAdmirer?

Look at the Lexus IS-F. Now that has rice written all over it. The body kit of the C63 AMG isn't as overdone and tacky as the IS-F. You want to know what always cracks me up when I look at the IS-F? Those stacked rear exhausts. They look retarded, literally.

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:39:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Boy racer? .. tosser!

DTM anyone?

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 10:36:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I really think this new C looks awesome. Its refreshing, different, a change up. I just think MB copped out on the interior styling. Why would the put in a retractable Nav? WHO DOES THAT? I'm a huge BMW fan, but I can admit that the retractable screen in the Z4 looks crappy. I love MB too, but c'mon.... what nice $30k plus sport/lux car does that? It just looks bad.

— ZStevens86 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 6:01:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Any guesstimates on the price?
M3 in the 55k to 65k range.
RS4 is in the 66k -75k range.
C63? more than that? or similar to RS4?
I want one bad...I was never fan of the C55 AMG cause the look was to conservative ( even compare to the S4) but this just looks awesome!!!

I bet this will sound amazing too..

— Hwany (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 7:24:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It would be really fun when Lexus releases it Lexus IS-F and announce it would have 480-500 hp instead of the 450 hp.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 3:37:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

This car will kick ass! Pure beast!

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 11:30:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think i need to get one of these... my car does 0-60 in 4.6 - 4.7... this thing must hit it in at least 4.2 .... ya i want to know the 1/4 mile time..oh and the price would be nice but im guessing closer to 66k ...

— AMGC55 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 11:57:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

As i've said before, looks like Mercedes are coming back and don't intend to hold back. I think the competition really need to watch themselves.

— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 12:12:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Umm then what do you think about the Lexus IS-F?

I mean this is something different from the other AMG models. Even the AMG head says that they have researched the consumers and the consumers want flashy design because their younger.

This is not the best looking sedan but it sure is no rice.

Looks like german muscle car!

— Hwany (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 1:44:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

No doubt the performance will be there with the RS4 and M3, but I am not loving the body kit so much. I hate how the front fenders flares are wider then the back fenders flares. Interior is nice, but the RS4's is nicer, sportier looking.

Can't wait for the comparo between the 3 (RS4,M3,C63, I guess they can throw in the IS-F, for a good laugh)

— jmrA480 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 12:53:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I wonder what would happen to an acura TSX if you put this engine in it or even the IS. I bet these chassis could not handle the torque of the AMG V8. Any bet you put this kind of engine in a TSX the chassis would be a wet noodle after a year. The speaks volumes about the chassis design of the current C-Class.

— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 1:23:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Very elegant lookins sports sedan.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 2:42:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Formula 1

I agree that if someone prefers to drive a manual then that's what he should get, no problem or judgement here. But if that same person (people here) says that he'll get more performance out of the car with a manual transmission today compared to the new C-Class 7-speed AMG Speedshift for example, he's gonna get a nice surprise very soon.

— mmeecc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 6:41:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The exterior design is the hottest of all. if c63 came in a manual shift, it will take over the segment, wiping out rs4 and even mighty m3 will have trouble with this one. Please lexus fans, don't even comapare toyota isf with other european brands. in japan, even japanese people recongnize that lexus is just another brand along with mitsubishi and honda. japanese people know that lexus is just a toyota.

— ashramboy (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 1:19:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I want one!

— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 9:27:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Who cares? You won't be able to completely disable the traction-control and its Automatic Only?

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 5:11:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

only 7 speed auto??? if no manual at least do something special. ill pass LOL

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 11:41:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

What a beautiful car, Mercedes has done it again.

— BentleyGT (View Profile)

Posted on 7/9/2007 7:52:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1) The new M3 handling has been stated in many publications as "numb" feeling, very unlike an M3, but its the truth. Trust I own a bimmer and love them, this does sound disappointing.

2) The C63 has not seen any bad press about its handling, I have actually read that the most loyal BMW owner if blind folded would swear they are driving a M BMW. It is the first car disigned completly by AMG not Benz.

3) As for the IS-F, people have been posting it to have 450hp, thats is flat out wrong! Look at the damn lexus website it say 400 plus hp, mostly around 410hp.

Plus the rear IS-F exhaust is hideous.

— JetBlackE60 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2007 2:41:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1