In comfort there’s a slight delay in throttle input, but as I move to sport and sport plus it feels sharp. I can really feel the change in modes here too. The Mercedes-AMG C63 is faster than any old hot rod and sounds nearly as good. Mercedes-AMG C63 first drive: More computer controls but still a blistering performerįrom a powertrain standpoint-no complaints.If you kneel down, you can see the little exhaust ports buried behind the four squares. Everything is cleaner here, and the new rear end treatment with the big, fake quad exhaust tips looks good. The last one was a little too overwrought for my taste. The redundant mode buttons are also a blessing.Īs for the exterior, maybe this C-Class is a little more boring than the last model, but I’m fine with that. This newest C63 still has the rotary dial for infotainment control, thankfully, but many Mercedes models are now using a touchpad where your hand falls. could still kick it, but just with the tips of his toes. This C-Class is a little bigger than the last model, meaning there was a surprising amount of space between the back of my seat and the forward facing child seat in the back. The seats kept me snuggly in place during all maneuvers and were comfortable throughout the weekend. The interior is indeed spectacular with multicolored seats, a faux suede wheel and a big central display screens noting everything from media and navigation functions to AMG-specific stuff like g-force, race timers and warmup. Our Opinion: I had this AMG C63 S parked in front of my house for Passover dinner and what I heard most was that the interior looked great, but the exterior was a little boring. Drive modes - slippery, comfort, sport, sport-plus and race - are still there, adjusting the engine response, transmission and suspension. This new gen also comes with a separate set of AMG Dynamics settings (basic, advanced, pro and master) in addition to the drive modes, which adjust things like the traction control thresholds and limited slip differential response. Mercedes' 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 is a jewel of an engine, providing mega power anywhere in the rev range with barely any turbo lag. Highlights: The biggest highlight is the C63’s powertrain. Key Competitors: BMW M3, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, Audi S4īase Price: $75,595 As-Tested Price: $97,830įull review: Mercedes-AMG C63 first drive We’re now in the fourth generation of C-Class, which was updated in 2014. The BMW M3 was always the champion of this group, but in recent generations the C63 and C63 S have overtaken it in both power and trackability, at least in my mind. What is it: The Mercedes-AMG C63 falls under the luxury sports sedan banner that’s been exciting enthusiasts since at least the late 1980s.