My husband recently had the opportunity to test drive a friend’s AMG C63S Edition 1, and he wrote down his impressions. Please have a look if you’re interested.

AMG C63S Test Drive Review

A longtime acquaintance, Mr. K, who owns a 718 Boxster GTS, recently purchased an AMG C63S Edition 1, and I got to see it up close this time.

My Mercedes history includes owning an R171 SLK350, R129 SL500, and an AMG S63 Coupe. The AMG S63 Coupe left a strong impression as a luxurious, comfortable, and fast car, but I had never driven the younger sibling, the C63, so I was really looking forward to this day.

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Just a little past our meeting time, the AMG C63S arrived, resonating with a deep V8 rumble. The black body looked stunning with the trendy red-lined matte black wheels and matching red accents on the grille.

The interior is, as expected from AMG, luxurious. The dashboard is leather-wrapped, clearly setting it apart from a standard C-Class. However, the glovebox and rear seat center console are made of plastic rather than leather. It would look even better if these were leather too—perhaps they are available as options?

Still, the slightly reddish carbon fiber panels combined with abundant aluminum materials give the cabin a very high-quality tactile feel.

The seats are a bit tight but very comfortable with thick cushioning. Some previous Mercedes sports models like the older E-Class Coupe and SLK had surprisingly thin seat cushions, which sometimes caused discomfort on long drives for me. The C63S seats, however, felt excellent.

The side bolsters are firm but not too large or small—just the right size for my 177cm height. Compared to this, the Panamera’s seats feel a bit thin and oversized.

I heard that this car is a limited Edition 1 model equipped with exclusive AMG Performance seats.
The rear seats aren’t spacious but are sufficient for adults. At my height, my knees don’t touch anything, and I can sit comfortably.

Starting off in Comfort mode, the car drives surprisingly normally, considering the specs of 510ps at 5500-6250rpm and 700Nm torque at 2000-4500rpm. The throttle feels lighter than older Mercedes or Porsche models, but you quickly get used to it and can drive normally.

The suspension is clearly on the firmer side, and under heavy input, you can distinctly feel bumps and vibrations, but like modern high-performance sports cars, the vibrations are well filtered, so you don’t get jolted directly. On smooth pavement, it’s as comfortable as a regular C-Class.

This ride quality is naturally different from the S63. The S63 always tries to suppress vibrations and noise, so the differentiation is clear.

I expected sharper handling from the C63S, but in Comfort mode, it behaves like a typical Mercedes: it turns exactly as much as you steer. From the start to the end of the steering input, it traces the line precisely with just a tiny bit of play.

While driving, I felt an incredible sense of body rigidity—or rather, a solid massiveness. This feeling of solidity is amazing. I’ve experienced a few cars with similar rigidity, but this one ranks near the top. It’s like being inside a shell with tires attached at the four corners.

The most impressive thing about the C63S for me is this sense of solidity.

This solidity brings a reassuring feeling, perfectly balanced with the seat’s snug fit and support. When you press the accelerator firmly, the rich torque pushes you forward eagerly.

Next page → What happens when you switch to Sport and Sport Plus modes? How does it compare to the Panamera?