Performance Review: Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes C Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad 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 All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1925 kgs (4243 lbs) this makes the Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive 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 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 503 bhp (375 kW) @ 6250 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 Twin Turbo V8 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 2004 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 R230 (286.2 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 261.2 bhp per ton and 268.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 C Class competing with the 2004 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 R230 (286.2 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI (285.7 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 268.0 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 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (292.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2L V8 (292.6 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 S AMG Cabriolet as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet 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 BMW 4 Series M4 Coupe 3.0 Bi Turbo G82 (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C Class and the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes C Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.4 secs @ 110.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (12.35 secs), the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Sportback (12.35 secs), and the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo I RS (12.36 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Cabriolet 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:

2016 C Class Rivals List.

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