Performance Review: Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes C Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Mercedes C Class has a 6208cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1730 kgs (3813 lbs) this makes the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes C Class shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 6208cc 32V V8 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 450 lb-ft (610.1 Nm) @ 5200 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 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster (313.6 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 289.0 bhp per ton and 260.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 C Class competing with the 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster (313.6 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (313.2 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 260.1 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 2006 Bentley Arnage T 6.8 V8 4d Auto (285.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 BMW 5 Series M5 Competition 4.4 V8 F90 (285.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs). This Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C Class and the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes C Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.48 secs @ 109.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive (12.42 secs), the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (12.42 secs), and the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 (12.44 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe has a maximum speed of 174mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 C Class equals the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe then how about the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph), the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo (185 mph), or the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S PDK 991 (185 mph).

Related Links:

2013 C Class Rivals List.

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