"In typical AMG fashion, the C63 features large performance-oriented tires and wheels, an aggressive bodykit, a much sportier interior, and suspension and chassis improvements.

The sprint to 62 mph takes a scant 4.5 seconds according to Mercedes — and that's likely a conservative estimate: real world acceleration is typically even quicker than claimed times.

Maximum torque of 443 pound-feet comes at 5000 rpm. The torque curve is equally impressive: from 2000 to 6250 rpm the driver always has more than 360 pound-feet on tap — ideal for powerful acceleration in any engine speed range.

A new seven-speed AMG automatic transmission with paddle shifting provides a wide range of driving modes. The different modes are "S" (Sport), " C" (Comfort) and "M" (Manual). Gearshifts in "S" mode are around 30 percent faster than in "C", and no less than around 50 percent faster in "M" mode.

The C 63 AMG owes its outstanding handling dynamics to the AMG sports suspension and an all-new three-link front axle design. The stiff configuration of the springs and gas-pressure shock absorbers ensures optimal road contact and low body movements when negotiating serpentine bends at speed.

The new front axle has a 35-millimetre wider track – visible by the more widely flared wheel arches – and therefore ensures lower dynamic wheel loads when cornering.

The front brakes have size 360 x 36-millimeter discs with six-piston fixed callipers, while deceleration at the rear is handled by 330 x 26-millimeter discs with four-piston fixed callipers.

The Electronic Stability Program offers a variety of settings. In "ESP ON" mode, the onset of handling instability leads to braking intervention at one or more of the wheels, accompanied by a reduction in engine torque. Briefly pressing the ESP key activates "ESP SPORT". In this mode the braking intervention to counter oversteer or understeer, as well as the accompanying reduction in engine torque, allows a higher dynamic threshold. Prolonged pressure on the ESP key activates "ESP OFF," whereby there is no intervention.

Pricing

There is no doubt that Mercedes-Benz is squarely taking aiming at BMW's M3 with its all-new C63 AMG Sedan, and that rivalry will be reflected in the car's price. Mercedes has announced that its C63 AMG will come with a base sticker price of $53,800 — the exact same price of entry for BMW's M3 sedan. "

I like.
Thoughts?

 

Very sexy. I loves me some AMG

 

n0ice!


can be lower though!

 

I think I'd opt for the 19's in the rear and 18's in the front. Ooo.

 

Definitely cheaper then I thought it would be..

 

i love BMW, but somereason i'd take this over M3

 

I hate that fckin line.

Its too artsy..like a fairy designed it.

 

auto only though

 

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true dat.
plus i dont like the vw bus sized badge on the grille.
the base model c-class has a better looking grille,ibelieve its badgeless.
minimal complaints its a badass car for the money

 

I like it, its a beast.

 

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lol the only thing similar is that body crease, and thats pulling staws.

 

RGuy Quick.... more roomates!!!

 

im a bmw guy. **** i work for those douches. but the new MB c class are sick id def roll in a c63 amg

 

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That sounds like a good price for what you're getting, assuming a measure of reliability that is, in fact, contradicted by recent high HP Mercedes records.

I hope the car does well, but against the 2009 V8 BMW M3, I do not think that it will.

There will always be a niche market for big motors in Mercedes. Speaking as the long-time owner of a 1969 der Grosser Mercedes, I thoroughly understand.

 

I love Mercedes/ Big power. Automatic. It's a luxury drag car. What more could you want?

 

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Just about fully loaded, sticker is around $61k - $62k. Obviously much less than a 'fully loaded' M3 sedan or coupe. If you don't want the nav option or full leather upgrade (MB tex is way better than BMW leatherette in look, feel, and durability, IMO), then you can pick up a C63 in the mid-$50k price range.

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Sure the C63 won't perform like the M3 on a track or through 'test conditions' of slalom & other driving tests, but for the price difference and close enough results and the power behind the car, it's not a bad deal at all and is looking very tempting.

 

I'd wait a year and pick up a 550hp CTS-V for around the same price.

 

It looks better than the M3.

And that's what a lot of people who will never track it are gonna be after.

That and a mercedes badge.

 

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I hope the car does well, but against the 2009 V8 BMW M3, I do not think that it will.

There will always be a niche market for big motors in Mercedes. Speaking as the long-time owner of a 1969 der Grosser Mercedes, I thoroughly understand.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, GK I pulled that directly from the website I was reading from. I've seen higher estimates elsewhere but until I do some serious shopping the internet will be the only research I do.

 

I'd rather have it than the new Civic powered M3.

 

So I work at a MB dealership and one of the big sales guys here has one on order for his grandchild thats visiting for S. Africa lucky bastard!! Not my type but Dayyum.


Modified by MzAmberlyn at 12:56 PM 4/8/2008

 

Meh, needs boost.

 

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fixed