Is M4 faster than C63?
With superior traction and a faster-shifting gearbox, the M4 is 0.5sec quicker from 30-70mph (2.8sec versus 3.3sec). The C63 gives you confidence almost immediately; its feelsome steering, pliant suspension and progressive brakes let you know exactly how much grip you have underfoot.
Is the Mercedes Benz C63 a reliable car?
Independent Mercedes-Benz specialist Peter Lennox services 10-15 C63s and tells us that it is a robust and reliable performance car and little goes wrong with them if they are well maintained. The V8 engine has been in production since 2006 and is very reliable.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes C63 have?
It was introduced to compete with the BMW M3. Its 6.2 liter engine produced 518 horsepower and 465 foot-pounds of torque. Most of the C63’s problems arose from trying to “tame the beast’s” M156 engine. Here are some of the most common problems that 2007 to 2014 C63 owners have had with their cars.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes C63 C204?
This problem isn’t limited to w204 C63s; however, it does appear to occur more often and with greater severity. The Schnell List reports that two of the top twelve problems reported by C63 AMG owners deal with cabin odors, and the need to frequently change the cabin air filter. There seem to be two culprits here.
Is the AMG C63 a high performance car?
It was enough to have it doing 100 km/h just 4.5 seconds from rest, which put it in elite high performance company with cars like the Porsche 911. Like all AMG models the C63 starts with a modest regular production model, in this case the compact C-Class sedan and wagon.
What kind of engine does Mercedes Benz C63 have?
The cabin electronics in the C63 are the same as in the C300, with the latest version of Mercedes-Benz’s navigation and phone system. The sound produced by the audio system blew us away, as did the sound from the engine. The C63 gets the same 6.2-liter AMG engine it uses in the much bigger S63, resulting in better power-to-weight.
What’s the difference between a C63 and a 507 edition?
As you may have guessed, the 507 Edition cars were named for their 507 HP. These cars were really a hybrid between Black Series and regular C63 with P31 Package, and could be bought in both sedan and coupe form. It’s not easy to spot the differences, but the biggest giveaway would be the vinyl stripe along the doors above the sideskirt.
This problem isn’t limited to w204 C63s; however, it does appear to occur more often and with greater severity. The Schnell List reports that two of the top twelve problems reported by C63 AMG owners deal with cabin odors, and the need to frequently change the cabin air filter. There seem to be two culprits here.
What happens when you start the C63 AMG engine?
Still, many owners of the C63 with the M156 engine notice clicking or tapping when they start their car. Most of the time, it will subside after about 5 to 10 minutes. This engine is known to experience oil “bleed down.”