2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

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Rating8.3

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Compact Sedan
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$66,100 - $73,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Streamline acceleration

The tech system needs to catch up with current times

Available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto under the Smartphone Integration Package

Excellent driving dynamics

Costly available features

Handsome looks

Ride quality inclines towards the stiff side

Specs & Features

$66,100

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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With standalone trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 has a base MSRP of $66,100. It competes directly with the BMW M3, the Cadillac ATS-V, and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Only a 4.0L Twin-Turbo 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 maintains a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG C 63 in 11 stunning colors, with the Designo Cardinal Red Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

We think you should equip the Smartphone Integration Package, the Driver Assistance Packages, and the power glass panorama roof with the standalone trim available for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan. The base trim has all the basic amenities and driver assistance as standard and with optional packages suggested, the overall driving experience is going to be enhanced.

Trims

    Base
    $66,100 onwards
    • 14-way power-adjustable heated sports seats
    • 18-inch AMG alloy wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$66,100- $73,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.27

Horsepower

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$51,400- $55,800

Gasoline

9.04

354 hp @ 5400 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

5

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$66,500- $98,250

Gasoline

8

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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$102,600

Gasoline

8.45

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$60,995- $63,195

Gasoline

8.39

464 hp @ 5750 rpm

445 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$84,350

Gasoline

7.7

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$34,100- $60,000

Gasoline

7.23

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$53,400- $60,800

Gasoline

8.37

362 hp @ 5550 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$50,400

Gasoline

6.76

375 hp @ 6000 rpm

350 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$73,700- $81,500

Gasoline

7.62

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.34 sec12 sec180 mph
    2018 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    3 sec11.3 sec162 mph
    3.8 sec-189 mph
    2018 BMW M3

    Ranked #3

    4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    4.14 sec12.2 sec180 mph
    4.2 sec--

    2018 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 mpg24 mpg20 mpg17.4 gal.313.2/417.6 mi.
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.8 gal.340.4/444 mi.
      2018 Audi S4

      Ranked #3

      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/459 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg17.4 gal.348/469.8 mi.
      2018 BMW M3

      Ranked #5

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg15.9 gal.268.6/395 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187 in.72.4 in.56.1 in.6 in.111.8 in.
        2018 BMW M5

        Ranked #1

        195.5 in.74.9 in.58 in.5.2 in.117.4 in.
        193.5 in.72.6 in.56.7 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        187 in.72.4 in.56.1 in.6 in.111.8 in.
        2018 Audi S4

        Ranked #4

        186.8 in.72.5 in.55.3 in.5 in.111.2 in.
        185 in.71.3 in.56.3 in.6 in.111.8 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.--
          2018 Audi S4

          Ranked #1

          13 cu.ft.116.8 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M5

          Ranked #2

          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M3

          Ranked #3

          12 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.-58.3 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.

          2018 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.--
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            -12.6 cu.ft.--
            2018 BMW M3

            Ranked #5

            63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW M5

            Ranked #6

            73.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3829 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1149 lbs.3619 lbs.
              --3812 lbs.
              -1080 lbs.3450 lbs.
              --3759 lbs.
              --3856 lbs.

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