October 21, 2025

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Mercedes W204 C63 Coupe

Price from new £59,000
Year of release 2011
Warranty 3 years, unlimited mileage (extendable via Mercedes-Benz warranty)

Engine

Engine V8, 90°, Naturally Aspirated (M156 AMG)
Displacement 6,208 cc
Bore x Stroke 102.2 mm x 94.6 mm
Compression Ratio 11.3 : 1
Weight to Power Ratio 3.63 kg/hp
Lubrication Wet sump
Emission Class EURO 5

Performance

Engine 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 (M156)
Power Output 451 bhp @ 6,800 rpm (507 bhp for Edition 507)
Torque 600 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Transmission 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic
Drive Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) 4.4 seconds (4.2 seconds for Edition 507)
Top Speed 155 mph (electronically limited) / 174 mph with AMG Driver’s Package
Kerb Weight 1,735 kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio ~260 bhp per tonne (292 bhp per tonne for Edition 507)
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 23.5 mpg (UK) approx.
CO₂ Emissions ~280 g/km

Dimensions

Overall Length 4,710 mm
Overall Width (excluding mirrors) 1,799 mm
Overall Width (including mirrors) 2,008 mm
Overall Height 1,391 mm
Wheelbase 2,760 mm
Front Track 1,568 mm
Rear Track 1,554 mm
Unladen Weight 1,735 kg
Boot Capacity 450 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 litres

Transmission

Gearbox Type 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic
Drive Rear-wheel drive
Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch (replacing traditional torque converter)
Differential (Front) N/A (rear-wheel drive configuration)
Differential (Rear) AMG limited-slip differential (mechanical; optional electronic in Performance Pack)
Steering Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack and pinion steering
Drive Modes Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport+, Manual, and Race Start

Wheels and Tyres

Front Wheels 18-inch AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels (standard)
Rear Wheels 18-inch AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels (standard)
Front Tyres 235/40 R18
Rear Tyres 255/35 R18
Tyre Brand (Standard) Continental ContiSportContact 5P or Michelin Pilot Sport (market dependent)
Optional Wheels 19-inch forged AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels (available with Performance Pack)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Standard equipment

Braking System

Front Brakes 360 mm ventilated and perforated discs with 6-piston fixed AMG calipers
Rear Brakes 330 mm ventilated and perforated discs with 4-piston fixed AMG calipers
Brake Type Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with brake assist and electronic control
ABS 4-channel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BAS)
Brake Cooling AMG-optimized cooling ducts for enhanced thermal performance under load
Parking Brake Foot-operated mechanical parking brake

Body Chasis

Chassis High-strength steel monocoque chassis with reinforced AMG subframes and increased torsional rigidity
Body Panels Combination of steel and aluminium body panels for optimal weight distribution and structural integrity
Aerodynamics AMG-specific front apron, diffuser, and rear lip spoiler designed for improved downforce and cooling efficiency
Underbody Aerodynamically optimised underbody panels with integrated airflow channels for brake and drivetrain cooling
Doors Steel doors with side-impact protection beams and reinforced hinges
Roof Steel roof as standard; optional panoramic glass sunroof available
Mirrors Electrically adjustable, heated, and folding mirrors with integrated LED indicators