2007 MERCEDES BENZ C 63 AMG (W204) 6.2 V8 7AT (457 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The top of the range C63 AMG was the most powerful version of the compact-size Mercedes-Benz. It was launched in 2007 and aimed directly at the BMW M3.

Since the battle between the BMW M3 E30 and the Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5-16, the competition between the big two German car manufacturers moved from luxury amenities to the performance factor and the power increase rises from the 200 hp range to over 400 hp range in less 20 years.

The C-Class AMG was not a subtle car. Its flared arches, aggressive front bumper, and the rear four oval exhausts screamed for attention as much as the loud V8 under the hood. With specifically designed 19” high-sheen alloy-wheels and aerodynamically profiled side-sills, the C63 AMG showed that the Mercedes-Benz does not only made comfortable cars, but it can do fast ones as well. And, if the bystander would not know exactly what was about, a 6.3 AMG silver badge was placed on each of the front fender and one on the trunk lid.

Inside, the external modifications were continued with bucket seats and other subtle changes such as aluminum pedals and trims. The instrument clustered featured four analog gauges into three dials. In the tachometer, there was a 6.3 – V8 white-on-black writing. Behind the steering-wheel, there were two aluminum paddle-shifters.

The tuned suspension ensured a better cornering speed when compared to other versions of the C-Class. On top of that, the ESP had three stages and one of them allowed some drifting. The front axle has been redesigned to allow a track increase by 35 mm (1.37”) and reduce understeer. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC offered a blipping function to rev-match the engine while downshifting.