Performance Review: Mercedes C Class 63 AMG - [2015]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes C Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Mercedes C Class has a 3982cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The C Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the C Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1715 kgs (3780 lbs) this makes the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes C Class shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 469 bhp (349 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes C Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (298.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes C Class.

The Mercedes C Class has a Power to weight ratio of 273.4 bhp per ton and 279.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 C Class competing with the 2011 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (298.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Mercedes E Class 63 AMG (298.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes C Class generating around 279.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Jaguar XK R-S GT 5.0 V8 (304.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Jaguar F Type 5.0 V8 R Coupe (304.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Mercedes C Class 63 AMG is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C Class and the 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes C Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.71 secs @ 107.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR (12.66 secs), the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (12.67 secs), and the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster (12.68 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2015 version of the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2015 C Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2015 C Class Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

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