2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

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Rating8.0

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Compact Sedan
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$62,950 - $63,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Super-strong engine generating an excessive amount of horsepower

Expensive price tag

Fully redesigned for 2015

Elegant and luxurious cabin with superb quality materials all around

Clumsy and laggy infotainment unit

Excellent balance between ride quality and driving dynamics

Cramped rear row and small cargo area

Specs & Features

$63,900

price

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan segment. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan has a base MSRP of $63,900, competing directly with the BMW M3 Sedan and less powerful Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. Only a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, the AMG C 63 Sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Mercedes offers the AMG C 63 Sedan in 10 stunning colors, with the Steel Gray Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan is a super-powerful sedan in its segment. There is only one trim offered while there are plenty of optional features and personalization options offered by the brand. You can also add the

Trims

    Base
    $62,950 onwards
    • 10-way power front seats
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • 60/40-Split fold-down rear seatbacks
    • 7-Inch central display
    • Auto-Dimming side mirrors
    • Automatic headlights
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Heated sport seats

Compare to similar cars

Price

$62,950- $63,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8

Horsepower

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$48,400- $55,700

Gasoline

8.53

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$93,600

Gasoline

8.47

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$62,000

Gasoline

7.85

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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$48,500

Gasoline

7.51

355 hp @ 6000 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$33,300- $47,200

Gasoline

8.14

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$71,900

Gasoline

8.6

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.4 sec--
    2015 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    3.7 sec11.9 sec-
    3.9 sec--
    2015 BMW M3

    Ranked #3

    4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    4.16 sec--
    2015 Audi S4

    Ranked #6

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph

    2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg18 gal.324/450 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/658.6 mi.
      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg14.8 gal.340.4/458.8 mi.
      2015 Audi S4

      Ranked #3

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg16.1 gal.273.7/418.6 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg18 gal.324/450 mi.
      2015 BMW M3

      Ranked #3

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg15.8 gal.268.6/410.8 mi.

      2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187 in.72.4 in.56.5 in.4 in.111.8 in.
        2015 BMW M5

        Ranked #1

        193.5 in.74.4 in.57.3 in.4.4 in.116.7 in.
        187 in.72.4 in.56.5 in.4 in.111.8 in.
        2015 Audi S4

        Ranked #3

        185.7 in.71.9 in.55.4 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        184.7 in.70 in.55.7 in.3.9 in.106.3 in.
        2015 BMW M3

        Ranked #5

        184.5 in.73.9 in.56.1 in.4.7 in.110.7 in.

        2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.--
          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          12.4 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW M5

          Ranked #3

          14 cu.ft.133.5 cu.ft.74.4 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW M3

          Ranked #4

          12 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.--

          2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -12.6 cu.ft.--
            2015 Audi S4

            Ranked #2

            131.7 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.183 ft.
            -12.6 cu.ft.--
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            2015 BMW M5

            Ranked #5

            74.4 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.74.4 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW M3

            Ranked #6

            63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.-

            2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1014 lbs.3856 lbs.
              3500 lbs.890 lbs.3433 lbs.
              2015 Audi S4

              Ranked #2

              -1058 lbs.3869 lbs.
              2015 BMW M3

              Ranked #2

              -980 lbs.3540 lbs.
              -1080 lbs.3450 lbs.
              2015 BMW M5

              Ranked #2

              -925 lbs.4387 lbs.

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