2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

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Rating7.9

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Compact Sedan
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$67,000 - $76,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Track-worthy performance and handling

Suspension built more for the tracks than regular roads

New transmission system

A posh and classy design

Trunk space for a sedan can be disappointing

AMG Traction Control is now available

Plenty of features

Changes to the exterior design

Specs & Features

$67,000

price

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl RWD 9AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan class. With a single trim on offer, the C63 AMG has an MSRP of $68,750. Competing directly with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, the Audi RS 5 Sportback, and the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400. Only a 4.0L V8 engine is offered, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG maintains a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the C63 AMG in 15 stunning colors, with the Designo Graphite Grey Magnobeing a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Mercedes AMG C 63 is an excellent choice. A head-turner not just by looks but also by that beautiful V8 purring as you go down the road.

Trims

    Base
    $67,000 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl RWD 9AM
    • Horsepower: 469 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.84 sec
    • Top Speed: 180 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$67,000- $76,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.91

Horsepower

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$86,995

Gasoline

7.2

640 hp @ 6400 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

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Gasoline

6.28

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350 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

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Gasoline

6.82

375 hp @ 6000 rpm

350 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.07

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.68

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.77

349 hp @ 5400 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

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Gasoline

8.47

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

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Gasoline

6.83

577 hp @ 6000 rpm

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

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Gasoline

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362 hp @ 5250 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.84 sec12 sec180 mph
    2019 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    2.8 sec10.9 sec163 mph
    3.66 sec11.9 sec180 mph
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    4 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    4.2 sec--

    2019 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 mpg27 mpg21 mpg17.4 gal.313.2/469.8 mi.
      24 mpg36 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.348/522 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.8 gal.340.4/444 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg14.8 gal.325.6/414.4 mi.
      2019 Audi S4

      Ranked #4

      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/459 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/469.8 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.2 in.72.4 in.56.1 in.3.6 in.111.8 in.
        197.6 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.8 in.114.6 in.
        2019 BMW M5

        Ranked #2

        195.5 in.74.9 in.58 in.5.2 in.117.4 in.
        191.9 in.78.1 in.77.4 in.9.5 in.113.8 in.
        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.3 in.6 in.113.1 in.
        187.3 in.72.4 in.56.1 in.3.6 in.111.8 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.--
          12.6 cu.ft.-182.9 cu.ft.
          2019 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          13 cu.ft.64.3 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.
          17.2 cu.ft.-43.6 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW M5

          Ranked #4

          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.-70.1 cu.ft.

          2019 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.--
            2019 Audi S4

            Ranked #3

            131.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.144 ft.
            15.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.-
            70.7 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.70.1 cu.ft.-
            -12.6 cu.ft.--

            2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3874 lbs.
              7700 lbs.-3457 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1213 lbs.5842 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.4149 lbs.
              --3825 lbs.
              2019 Audi S4

              Ranked #4

              -1058 lbs.3858 lbs.

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