4.0 by four
Gone is the shouty 6.2l AMG V8 engine, to be replaced by a smaller 4.0 biturbo one. But does the compact executive body which seats this new force-fed engine still bring together the whole fast and furious package...
The C 63 S isn’t exactly the most comfortable car in the world, but that’s to be expected from a sports sedan that carves corners more like a sports car than a family saloon. Steering is well weighted and very precise, which gives you confidence to push the car further. The chassis is also well balanced; the even weight distribution is aided by the dynamic engine mounts which will stiffen and soften according to how the car is being driven.
Ride quality is expectedly on the firm side, but isn’t exactly jarring unless you hit a rough patch in the hardest damper setting. That said, don’t attempt to take a friend home from the hospital if they’ve just suffered a fracture. It might be a little more than uncomfortable for the bloke.
Overall though, it’s a very complete package this car; all the amenities and luxuries you could want because it is still fundamentally a top-of-the-line C-Class, packed with so much power and performance that you won’t find yourself wanting to buy another sports car. It’s useable daily, but don’t expect it to ride like an S-Class. Other than that, it’s one of few cars that can truly do it all, and certainly worth considering if you need a car for just that.
Credits: Story and Photos by Alvan Sio
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