2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

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Rating7.6

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Compact Sedan
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$58,200
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Super-strong engine generating an exaggerated amount of horsepower

Costly price tag

Dynamic Handling package discontinued

Sleek and luxurious cabin with superb quality materials all around

Uneasy and laggy infotainment unit

Outstanding balance between ride quality and driving dynamics

Cramped rear row and small cargo area

Specs & Features

$58,200

price

451 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan is a direct competitor to the BMW M3, the less powerful Audi S4, and the Lexus IS F Sedan. With standalone trim, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan carries an MSRP of $58,200. It offers a 6.2L V8 engine and a 7-speed automated manual transmission, producing 451 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan is a super-powerful sedan in its segment. There is only one trim offered while plenty of optional features and personalization options are provided by the brand. We recommend adding the Multimedia package which gets you the COMAND electronics interface, a hard-drive-based navigation system (with real-time traffic updates), a six-CD changer, an iPod interface, 6GB of digital music storage, and a larger pop-up display. 

Trims

    Base
    $58,200 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • Automatic climate control
    • Grained leather sport seats
    • Paddle shifters

Compare to similar cars

Price

$58,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.59

Horsepower

451 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$47,100- $48,500

Gasoline

8.39

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$55,900- $67,550

Gasoline

8.42

414 hp @ 8300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

5

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$60,660

Gasoline

8.75

416 hp @ 6600 rpm

371 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.99 sec--
    4.7 sec12.8 sec170 mph
    2011 BMW M3

    Ranked #2

    4.7 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    2011 Audi S4

    Ranked #3

    4.9 sec13.2 sec155 mph

    2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg17.4 gal.226.2/330.6 mi.
      2011 Audi S4

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/456.3 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/388.7 mi.
      2011 BMW M3

      Ranked #3

      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg16.6 gal.232.4/332 mi.

      2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.1 in.70.7 in.56.6 in.4.1 in.108.7 in.
        2011 Audi S4

        Ranked #2

        185.2 in.72 in.56.2 in.5 in.110.6 in.
        183.5 in.71.5 in.55.7 in.4.7 in.107.4 in.
        2011 BMW M3

        Ranked #4

        180.4 in.71.5 in.57 in.5 in.108.7 in.

        2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.4 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.-
          2011 BMW M3

          Ranked #1

          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          12 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.

          2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -12.4 cu.ft.-
            13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
            2011 Audi S4

            Ranked #3

            62.9 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
            2011 BMW M3

            Ranked #4

            68.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.

            2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3649 lbs.
              2011 BMW M3

              Ranked #1

              1014 lbs.3726 lbs.
              -3780 lbs.
              2011 Audi S4

              Ranked #1

              1058 lbs.3637 lbs.

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