2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S

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Rating8.4

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Compact Sedan
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$73,250
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Praise-worthy build quality and finish

Expensive available features

Color pallet revision

The top-quality interior is brimmed with creature comforts

Rivals have more intuitive infotainment systems

Strong Twin-turbo V8 supplies uninterrupted power

Specs & Features

$73,250

price

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan. With standalone trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S has a base MSRP of $73,250. It competes directly with the BMW M3 Sedan, the Cadillac ATS-V Sedan, and the Volvo S60 Polestar Sedan. Although all rivals are more affordable and less powerful than the AMG C 63 S, the S60 T6 Polestar is at the bottom of the list in both aspects. Only a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, the AMG C 63 S maintains a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG C 63 S in 11 stunning colors, with the Lunar Blue Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

For those who want to invest in options and packages, we recommend the Driver Assistance Package, the Hands-Free Access Package, a heated steering wheel, and a head-up display which should make it brimful of bells of whistles.

Trims

    Base
    $73,250 onwards
    • Auto dimming rearview mirrors
    • Automatic climate control
    • Automatic headlights
    • Hd radio
    • Power tilt & telescoping steering column

Compare to similar cars

Price

$73,250

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.36

Horsepower

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$31,695- $44,800

Gasoline

8

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$27,900- $34,890

Gasoline

7.47

201 hp @ 6800 rpm

180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

5

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$49,200- $56,100

Gasoline

8.99

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$35,900- $40,100

Gasoline

8.17

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$63,500

Gasoline

7.7

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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$33,150- $47,800

Gasoline

8.29

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$21,065- $28,670

Gasoline

8.02

180 hp @ 6700 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$60,465- $62,665

Gasoline

8.27

464 hp @ 5750 rpm

445 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$33,215- $51,945

Gasoline

8.15

202 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.1 sec--
    3.99 sec--
    4.2 sec12.5 sec189 mph
    4.3 sec--
    2016 BMW M3

    Ranked #5

    4.7 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    2016 Audi S4

    Ranked #6

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph

    2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S 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.
      27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg12.4 gal.322.4/446.4 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.330/488.4 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        187 in.72.4 in.56.5 in.4 in.111.8 in.
        190.3 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        188.3 in.71.8 in.56.8 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        187 in.72.4 in.56.5 in.4 in.111.8 in.
        2016 Audi S4

        Ranked #4

        185.7 in.71.9 in.55.4 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        2016 Audi A4

        Ranked #5

        185.1 in.71.9 in.56.2 in.5 in.110.6 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.--
          15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi S4

          Ranked #3

          12 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -12.6 cu.ft.--
            128.1 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.-
            41 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            65.3 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.-
            -13.8 cu.ft.--
            10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -992 lbs.3816 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3319 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              -1058 lbs.2773 lbs.
              -827 lbs.2935 lbs.
              --2578 lbs.

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