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Mercedes-AMG C63 W205

C63 / C63 S (W205)2015–2023

Hand-built 6.2 V8 hooligan, twin-turbo bruiser, then a four-cylinder hybrid — the C-Class that shouts.

25 reviewers · 52 videos · 7 hours watched

Generations
W2042008–2014W2052015–2023W2062024–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.

across 25 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Handling
17 say · liveable

"The C63 S also handles turns very well. Super planted with no body roll."

Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 0:15
1 say · critical

"Rebound needs addressing. It's a bit frustrating, really, cuz it you're trying to carry that throttle out, and any manipulation or backing off on the throttle, and it bounces back."

Driven+ · ▶ 19:45
Fun to drive
24 say · liveable

"the Merc well the Merc is pure unadulterated Joy I would have one in a heartbeat"

Drivetribe · ▶ 14:22
1 say · critical

"it's just a bit of a synthetic sterile car"

CAR magazine · ▶ 11:18
Daily drivability
16 say · liveable

"Not only is this a great daily driving sedan with a ton of practicality"

Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 0:11
2 say · critical

"This car isn't good at being comfortable... even in comfort mode is really stiff."

Chasing Cars · ▶ 17:15
Value
8 say · liveable

"it's good value for money"

velocitycrew · ▶ 22:42
1 say · critical

"it's just not good enough this car for me"

CAR magazine · ▶ 27:03
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/525 of 25 reviewersconsensus

“this is an absolute belter yeah hats off eny this is something else really is”

positive · Autocar · ▶ 12:28

“it absolutely takes off like a bat out of hell”

positive · Ross Reviews · ▶ 15:56

“The amgs model makes 503 horsepower and 516 lb feet of torque.”

positive · Vehicle Virgins · ▶ 2:27
// 02

Handling

4.0/523 of 25 reviewerssplit

“The C63 S also handles turns very well. Super planted with no body roll.”

positive · Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 0:15

“the road holding is nothing short of brilliant”

positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 5:03

“this car handles incredibly well and part of the reason is the dynamic engine mounts”

positive · Remove Before Race · ▶ 30:07
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/525 of 25 reviewerssplit

“the Merc well the Merc is pure unadulterated Joy I would have one in a heartbeat”

positive · Drivetribe · ▶ 14:22

“I promise you you will have the time of your life”

positive · Autocar · ▶ 13:34

“it's incredibly fun to drive the seating position finally is perfect”

positive · Vehicle Virgins · ▶ 11:44
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/524 of 25 reviewerssplit

“Not only is this a great daily driving sedan with a ton of practicality”

positive · Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 0:11

“it has all the core functionality all the practicality creature comforts of a c-class”

positive · velocitycrew · ▶ 11:46

“we picked the C63 because we felt it was a better car for daily use”

positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 1:53
// 05

Value

3.5/522 of 25 reviewerssplit

“it's good value for money”

positive · velocitycrew · ▶ 22:42

“you're going to be paying 80 to 150 plus because yeah these are incredibly nice cars”

Ross Reviews · ▶ 19:02

“shares the same power but gets even more torque than the GT and at around half the price sounds like a bit of a bargain”

positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 2:21

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Chasing Cars
Posted Oct 24, 2022Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
velocitycrew
Posted Jan 2, 2021Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheStraightPipes
Posted Aug 21, 2020Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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EngineM177
Power503 hp
Torque516 lb-ft
TX7-speed MCT, 9-speed MCT from 2019