Performance Review: Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon - [2015]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes C Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon 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, Saloon 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 S Saloon 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 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) @ 4500 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 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R 6.2 V8 (315.4 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 290.7 bhp per ton and 298.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 C Class competing with the 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R 6.2 V8 (315.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 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 298.2 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 2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (323.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 50th Anniversario (323.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon is also faster than 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 and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C Class and the 1999 Lotus Exige S1 1.8 16v

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes C Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.45 secs @ 109.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Lotus Exige S1 1.8 16v (12.40 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R (12.41 secs), and the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII GSR (12.41 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2015 version of the Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon 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 S Saloon 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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