Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
After two generations with the CLK, which was a C-Class platform with E-Class styling, the Mercedes-Benz has decided and built a C-Class cabriolet. And, in 2016, it added a beefy V8 engine on it with two turbochargers.
For a premium car-maker it is a must to have a performance lineup in its stable. BMW had the M-models, Audi had the S and RS models and Mercedes-Benz had the AMG. All three brands are building compact-sized convertibles. BMW had the M3 convertible, Audi had the S5 and RS5 convertible and Mercedes-Benz offered the C63 AMG Cabriolet.
A C63 AMG could be noticed by the chromed bar on the grille and its lower wide air-intake in the bumper. The flared wheel arches are emphasizing the sportiness of the car. From the profile, the specific AMG side-sills are enhancing the view and, in the rear, the quad exhausts are complementing the rear lip-spoiler on the trunk-lid.
Inside, there was room for four passengers and due to the AIRCAP and AIRSCARF systems, the car protected its occupants from drought or cold air, but with an open top.
The C63 Cabriolet was offered in two versions: C63 and C63S. The non-S version offered 476 hp, while the S version put down the road 510 hp. Both were equipped with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7 transmission. The C63 was equipped with a rear limited-slip differential and the S version received an electronically controlled version.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0 V8 7AT (476 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 350 KW @ 5500-620 RPM 475.9 HP @ 5500-620 RPM 469 BHP @ 5500-620 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 650 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 || 285/35 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60.9 in (1,562/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5016 lbs (2275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 218 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0 V8 S 7AT (510 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 375.1 KW @ 5500-6250 RPM 510 HP @ 5500-6250 RPM 503 BHP @ 5500-6250 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 700 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/35 R 19 || 285/30 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.5 in (4686 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60.9 in (1,562/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4244 lbs (1925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5027 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |