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Old 07-25-18 | 12:18 PM
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2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe Specifications

ON SALE Early 2019
PRICE $77,000 (base, est)
ENGINE 4.0L twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8/503 hp @ 5,500-6,250 rpm, 376 lb-ft @ 1,300-4,500 rpm
TRANSMISSION 9-speed multi-clutch automatic
LAYOUT 2-door, 5-passenger, front-engine, RWD coupe
EPA MILEAGE N/A
L x W x H 187.1 x 73.9 x 55.2 in
WHEELBASE 111.8 in
WEIGHT N/A
0-60 MPH 3.7 sec
TOP SPEED N/A


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Wow. Looks freaking awesome.
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I want this car. Obviously ridiculously underrated. Those torque numbers are way low.
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Awesome review by Mr. AMG. The attention to detail in this car is just amazing. Love it.

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Worked at a Mercedes dealer for a bit and you could tell from across the dealership when one of the AMG's cranks up. These AMG C-class coupes are amazing. I personally like the E-class better as they are not as compact.
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I just built one on the MB website and added all the carbon fiber package, forged rims, lighting package and aero package with AMG Performance seats and it came out to $89,150
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Originally Posted by Kense
I want this car. Obviously ridiculously underrated. Those torque numbers are way low.
Not liking the torque. Rather do the E63s wagon--it gets some S class treatment per the review.
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Originally Posted by Tncarters
Worked at a Mercedes dealer for a bit and you could tell from across the dealership when one of the AMG's cranks up. These AMG C-class coupes are amazing. I personally like the E-class better as they are not as compact.
Shame, everytime I see a C63 I think of that guy on YouTube, not only is he annoying, but he took a backhanded shot at the Eagles when they won the Super Bowl. He should stick with what he doesn't know, and that is cars.
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
I just built one on the MB website and added all the carbon fiber package, forged rims, lighting package and aero package with AMG Performance seats and it came out to $89,150
$90K could buy a lot nicer cars IMO.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
$90K could buy a lot nicer cars IMO.
Like what?
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Like what?
Slightly used 911S, S class, 6 series Grancoupe, year or two old LS460 with every bell or whistle, by now can probably get a deal on a LC500 or close to it, etc.
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Originally Posted by UDel
Slightly used 911S, S class, 6 series Grancoupe, year or two old LS460 with every bell or whistle, by now can probably get a deal on a LC500 or close to it, etc.
Nobody looking at a C63 is looking to substitute it for an S Class or LS460 aka Old People cars. Those cars aren't even in the same class.
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Originally Posted by UDel
Slightly used 911S, S class, 6 series Grancoupe, year or two old LS460 with every bell or whistle, by now can probably get a deal on a LC500 or close to it, etc.
Key word, NEW!! You can't compare a used car to a new one. And the last 4 vehicles aren't even in the same class.
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Key word, NEW!! You can't compare a used car to a new one. And the last 4 vehicles aren't even in the same class.
What would we be looking at to step up to the E63s wagon, maybe another 25k? I get it's not nothing, but maybe worth the marginal benefit...
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Like what?
new? rather have F-Type, M4, M3, S6, S4, 718...hell even Z06 over this car.

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