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Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe 6.2 V8: Test Drive Review

Date: 22 August 2012

Category: Sports
P11D price: £56,690
Key rival: BMW M3 Coupe

Mercedes is looking to build a following for its AMG brand that matches that enjoyed by the BMW M cars and Audi's RS models. More importantly, it wants to cash in on its halo product by encouraging drivers into new AMG Sport trim levels of standard C-class cars, as BMW and Audi have successfully done with the M-sport and S-line respectively.

From the moment the engine snarls into life it's obvious that the C63 AMG Coupe is no ordinary C-class, and the 457hp 6.2-litre engine is as insanely rapid and aurally above anything offered by BMW's M3 or the Audi RS5. Obviously, the maximum 35% tax band awaits, as does a huge fuel bill thanks to an admittedly achievable 23.5mpg official figure.

Cars this desirable are never going to be affordable to run, but the C63 AMG does a great job of making the AMG branding something desirable enough to filter down the range.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe 6.2 V8
P11D price£56,690
Model price range£30,090-£56,690
Fuel consumption23.5mpg
CO2 (tax) 280g/km (35%)
BIK 20/40% per month£331/£661
Service intervalvariable miles
Insurance (1-50)group 44
Warranty3yrs/unlimited mls
Boot space450 litres
Engine size/power6208cc/457hp
Top speed/0-62mph155mph/4.4secs
On sale 2011
Score8/10
VerdictThe AMG impresses for
performance as much as
it intimidates for running
costs


Verdict


The AMG impresses for performance as much as it intimidates for running costs
8/10

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