2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Basic Specs

Base Price $58,930
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3924
City (MPG) 13
Hwy (MPG) 19
Horsepower 451@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 443@5000
Wheelbase 108.9
Length (in.) 186.0
Width (in.) 70.7
Height (in.) 56.3

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is the most potent version of the German automaker's C-Class sedan. The car delivers a whopping 451 horsepower in standard form, putting it comfortably ahead of the BMW M3 . With that amount of performance on tap, and a price to match the M3, Mercedes looks to steal at least a few sales away from its cross-country rival.

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 compared with the normal C-Class sedan.

Unlike the M3's small displacement V8, the C63 uses a big 6.2-liter V8. This powerplant is good for 443 lb-ft of torque and 451 horsepower. The torque curve of the engine is just as impressive as its output: from 2000 to 6250 rpm the driver always has more than 360 pound-feet on tap - ideal for powerful acceleration at any engine speed range.

The sprint to 62 mph takes a scant 4.5 seconds according to Mercedes, an estimate that is likely conservative by at least three tenths of a second.

For those looking for even more power, the AMG Development Package ups output to 481 ponies by borrowing forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft from the SLS AMG’s engine. Torque remains unchanged. Mercedes claims the package will scoot the car to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds; in the real world, expect times in the high 3-second range.

The Development Package also includes a variable intake manifold painted in titanium grey under the hood, an AMG high-performance braking system with two-piece front discs and red painted brake calipers at all four corners, a carbon-fiber spoiler lip on the trunk lid and an AMG performance steering wheel wrapped in premium leather with a unique grip area.

A seven-speed automatic transmission dubbed the SPEEDSHIFT MCT utilizes a wet clutch pack in place of a traditional torque converter. The result is gear changes that can occur in just one tenth of a second in the transmission’s sportiest shift mode. The transmission features smooth rev-matching during downshifts and has a launch mode for stoplight racing; if drivers want to take control into their own hands, aluminum paddle shifters situated behind the wheel allow them to do just that.

The C63 AMG owes its outstanding handling dynamics to a sports suspension and an 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 front axle has a 35-millimeter wider track than humbler C-Classes - 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 calipers, while deceleration at the rear is handled by 330 x 26-millimeter discs with four-piston fixed calipers.

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.

Inside, the C63 AMG features the wide range of standard sybaritic comforts one would expect at it’s price point: A sunroof, 8-way adjustable power seats with a heating function, dual zone automatic climate control and Bluetooth audio streaming are all included.

For particularly hedonistic customers, a number of option packages are available to up the luxury quotient:

The multimedia package includes Mercedes’ COMAND system (an iDrive-like interface) with hard-drive navigation including 40 GB of storage, enhanced voice control for audio, telephone and navigation systems, SIRIUS real-time traffic service, an in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, Gracenote media database, 10GB hard-drive with Music Register and a rearview camera.

A Lighting Package includes a headlamp cleaning system, Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist.

The Lane Tracking package brings Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist systems.

The Full Leather Seating Package nets leather upholstery and memory seats.

Mercedes-Benz has long been known for its safety features, and the C63 AMG will only add to that reputation. In addition to ABS and ESP stability control, the car boasts nine supplemental restraints including two-stage front air bags, a knee air bag for the driver and pelvic air bags which work together with curtain and side air bags to provide extra protection for front occupants in dangerous side-impact collisions.

Also standard is an “ATTENTION ASSIST” system that can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness, a factor that causes more than 100,000 accidents a year in the U.S.A steering sensor is coupled to smart software that uses 70 parameters to establish a unique driver profile during the first 20 minutes of driving. Between 50 and 112 mph, the system identifies the erratic steering corrections drivers make as they begin to get drowsy and triggers an audible warning and a "Time for a Rest?" message with a coffee cup icon in the instrument cluster.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Sedan
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Performance
    • Weight: 3924 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 186.0 in.
    • Width: 70.7 in.
    • Height: 56.3 in.
    • Wheelbase: 108.9 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.8 in.
    • Rear Track: 60.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 88.2 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 12.4 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.7 in.
    • Head Room: 37.1 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 54.7 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 33.4 in.
    • Head Room: 36.9 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 55.0 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 6.2L V8
    • Power: 451 hp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 13 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 235/40R18
    • Rear: 18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 255/35R18
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      AMG Development Package

      • Carbon Fiber Trunklid Spoiler
      • Red-painted Brake Calipers
      • Top Speed Raised to 174 mph
      • Increased Output (+30 hp)
      • Lightweight engine components
      • AMG Compound Braking System

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      Handcrafted 6.3L AMG V-8

      • Bearing the signature of the single technician who lovingly assembled it by hand, the V-8 heart of the C63 AMG generates prodigious, and best-in-class output: 451 hp @ 6,500 rpm, and 433 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm.
      • Developed entirely by AMG and one of the most powerful naturally aspirated V-8's in production, it features such race-proven technology as a highly rigid one-piece aluminum bedplate, plasma-sprayed cylinder bores, and self-adjusting bucket type followers for its 32 variably timed valves, accompanied by an exhaust note of symphonic proportions, 60 mph arrives in just 4.4 seconds. And yet, even with all this power waiting to be unleased, it's also a refined performer around town, making the C63 AMG a supercar you can enjoy everyday.

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      7-Speed AMG SpeedShift MCT Transmission

      • The 7-speed AMG SpeedShift MCT transmission features innovative multi-clutch technology for instant, efficient response to any driving situation.
      • A wet startup clutch eliminated the power losses of a traditional torque converter, improving both performance and fuel consumption.
      • Four driving modes can be selected via a console-mounted rotary control. "Controlled Efficiency" maximizes shift comfort and fuel efficiency/ "Sport" mode raises the shift points and reduces shift times by up to 30%, and both a "Sport+" mode and paddle-shifted "Manual" mode deliver lighting quick 100-millisecond shifts, a feat made possible by the partial suppression of the fuel and ignition during gear changes under full load.
      • In any mode, a driver-activated Race-Start fuction optimizes traction and startup revs for maximum launch control and acceleration, with either automatic or manual shifting.

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      18-inch AMG Twin 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels

      • Five pairs of twin spokes feature Titanium Grey painted pockets. With their high-sheen finish and open-spoke design, they offer a tantalizing view of the brake hardware.
      • Fitted with high-performance tires, they come in a staggered-width configuration for enhanced frip during acceleration.

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      18-inch AMG 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels

      • Aggressively styled cast-alloy wheels feature a striking 5-spoke design, accentuated with Titanium Grey recessed ribs in each spoke, Fitted with high-performance tires, they come in a staggered-width configuration for enhanced grip during acceleration.

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      Multimedia Package

      • Rear View Camera
      • Enhanced Voice Control
      • Navigation with 80GB Hard Drive
      • 7-inch High-Resolution Color-LCD Screen
      • Gracenote Media Databasem including album cover art
      • In-dash DVD/CD Player and SD Memory Card Reader
      • 10GB Music Register
      • SiriusXM Traffic Service

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      Premium Package 1

      • Harman/Kardon Surround Sound
      • Heated Front Seats
      • iPod/MP3 Media Interface
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • Split-folding Rear Seats

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      Lighting Package

      • Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
      • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
      • Headlamp Washing System

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      Rear Side-impact Air Bags

      • In addition to the 9 standard air bags in the C63 AMG Sedan, sude-impact air bags are optionally available for each outboard 2nd-row seating position.

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      Keyless-Go

      • Unlock, start and drive away without removing the SmartKey from your pocket or purse: just a touch of the exterior door handles unlocks or locks the car. Start the engine by stepping on the brake and pushing a button on the dashboard.

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      Lane Tracking Package

      • Blind Spot Assist
      • Lane Keeping Assist

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      Mercedes-Benz mbrace

      • From your car, online or via the mbrace Mobile Application on your compatible smartphone, mbrace helps keep you connected with nearly 20 different security, destination planning and convenience services.
      • Combining advanced technology with 24-hour support from helpful experts, two available service packages can help you plan a trip, remember where you parked, or even handle an unexpected emergency. Every new Mercedes-Benz equipped with mbrace includes a complimentary 6-month trial subscription

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      Parktronic w/ Parking Guidance

      • Parking Guidance helps you size up parallel-parking spaces as you drive by, using sensors in the bumper to determine if available spots can accomodate your vehicle. it then displays steering instructions to help you find your way into it.
      • During any low-speed maneuver, Parktronic's ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers detect nearby objects within the system's field of view. Audible signals and illuminated displauys in the cabin help you navigate tight spaces with confidence

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      Limited Slip Differential

      • A 30% locking gactor under load helps prevent wheel slip and improve traction when needed by distributing torque to the wheel with greater grip.

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