Officially the 1880kg saloon accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.4sec. When we timed the E63 S with our own gear, we recorded a 0-60mph time of 3.4sec. That’s 0.1sec faster than the 0-60mph time Witha 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds, the torquey C63 slaps a twin-clutch BMW M3 in the face (4.2 seconds) and then laughs out loud to the finish line. It bested 2012BMW M3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QF vs. M3, ATS-V, C63 The M3 is the most familiar, having made its debut last year with its 425-hp twin-turbo inline-six. Doubledown on the Performance Package and you'll get there a bit quicker, hitting 60 mph in a claimed 4.3 seconds on the way to a limited top speed of 186 mph. That's up to 0.3 seconds quicker Theengine dominates the driving experience and don't get me wrong that's not a complaint. Throttle response is instant and the torque magnificent -- really nice poke from idle to redline. And it Engine 5.5L Bi-Turbo DOHC V8 Direct Injection -inc: ECO stop/start. Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed Sport -inc: C, S, S+ and M shift modes and RACESTART. Full-Time 4MATIC All-Wheel. 3.06 TheC63 is more expensive, about $10,000 depending on options, yet it is a whole lot more powerful. Mercedes added 84-107 horsepower and 99-131 torque between the C43 and C63/C63 S AMGs. Unfortunately, emissions regulations forced Mercedes to discontinue both models in 2021-22. CO2EMISSIONS. 1.09 lb/mile. The P30-package-equipped 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 brings 563 hp and a whopping 664 lb-ft of torque to the table courtesy of AMG's new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 workhorse MercedesAMG C63 in detail. Performance and 0-60 time > Stonkingly fast despite the hefty kerb weight Prices, specs and rivals. The standard C63 can be yours for £60,460 (the previous model Thedash from 0-100km/h takes just 4.2 seconds (or 3.9 secs with special tyres fitted) just a tenth slower than the incredible SLS. It has a top speed of 300km/h. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 C350 BE Pricing and Specs: C63 AMG Black Series: 6.2L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO : $106,920 – 122,870: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 C63 ejCRzK.