Mercedes C63 AMG

Fast and exhilarating, Mercedes C63 AMG excels at one-upmanship

Type: Four-door sport sedan.

Engine: 6.2-liter V8, 451 horsepower.

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic with manual-shift mode.

Overall length: 15 feet 6 inches.

EPA passenger/trunk volume: 88/12 cubic feet.

Weight: 3,814 pounds.

EPA city/highway fuel consumption: 12/18 miles per gallon.

Base price, including destination charge: $54,625.

Base dealer cost: $50,860.

Price as tested, including gas-guzzler tax: $63,615.

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