2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Review // We Drove It Over 1,000 Miles And Um, Yeah.

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S ($ not yet announced) may look quite familiar, but it has seen some significant changes over the outgoing model. Gone is the V8, and in its stead is the most powerful production four-cylinder engine in the world - aided further by electric power. This pumps up the new AMG C63 S to a massive 671 horsepower and 752 lb ft of torque. However it has some serious weight it needs to handle along with all of that power.
Thomas and James are eager to share their thoughts after spending over a thousand miles behind the wheel in Europe. We hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe!
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[@rappfilms8249]

On old top gear they asked "how did they get so little power out of a 7L V8?" It's now "how did they fit so much weight in such a small car?"

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

What car had a 7L V8?

[@rappfilms8249]

@@user-xw4vg1vy5e in the American special where he drives an old Lincoln I believe.

[@pajamallama2364]

@@user-xw4vg1vy5e 1967 Cadillac Eldorado had a longitudinally mounted engine that sat right at 7L (429 cu in.) so front wheel drive big boy V8.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

This isn't top gear

[@RMS027]

6.3L. The 63 used to be based on the displacement of the engine.

[@pooh6546]

The repairs on this car 10 years down the line will be insane.

[@davide8641]

litterally the bottom line!

[@gilbertosantos2806]

At least it'll be a future bargain like the V10 M5, albeit not as fun.

[@majordiickh3ad187]

It has got to last that long first 600hp 4 cylinder big no no

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The majority of new Mercedes' on the road today are leases. It's a car you wouldn't want to own past warranty. Think of it like a luxury rental apartment.

[@paoloochangco6072]

i have a base merc. i totally get you hahaha!!! goodluck to the unlucky owner of lithium cars

[@TonyStark-mp6zv]

Even in Germany the sales figures of the new C63 are close to zero, which is crazy considering how popular the previous version was

[@sheryo17]

Well done for them, they think we gonna buy their crap revolution...

[@Baalenciaga666]

Umm 😂 working for AMG? Because I have close connections and they’re doing more than well.

[@Ymcdaj]

Good

[@irokpe6977]

​@@Baalenciaga666the op is talking about one AMG model. He isn't talking about the entire AMG lineup

[@Pirustae]

It's not crazy if the previous one was the more popular. It means the new one sucks.

[@SPEAKTRULY]

Quite possibly the biggest mistake AMG will ever make. Let’s thank James and Thomas for bringing us a difficult and 100% honest review. Throttle house did for us what AMG could not. They cared for their audience.

[@alcrawford4160]

Maybe AMG has noticed that they can't keep making v8s. The planet is getting hotter.

[@commonmockery1074]

Yes, the planet does that. We don’t have the infrastructure for electrics and hybrids only, as well. It would create more problems than it solves.

[@-_--le3zk]

​@@alcrawford4160as if it will make any difference anyway,we have much larger problems than just putting some v8s, tell me,how are batteries made?

[@JaronamoCreates]

@@alcrawford4160 Doesn't mean they had to make it this bad though. Way too heavy, horrible chassis dynamics even for the weight, and they completely squandered the opportunity to provide a hotter version of the 6 cylinder to compete with the M3 (they already have it in the GT53). Then they dropped the 6 entirely taking a massive L to BMW in the engine department now. Anything under the GT63 and AMG GT is an embarrassment at this point.

[@RockinTheDub]

@@commonmockery1074problems spark innovation. It’s not ideal to have the product before the infrastructure, but there is a solution to every problem

[@styx85]

That eco-ball is a terrific idea. Eco-consciousness is famously the #1 priority for C63 buyers, so well done AMG for knowing your customers.

[@aw11man26]

Right up there with Bud Light

[@lowellhairston8525]

@@aw11man26 underrated comment

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

The climate change propaganda is everywhere. Meanwhile the people pushing it are flying around the world on private jets

[@ikarugaxx3749]

Eco-consciousness would be cool even for AMG cars, if it weren't stomach-turning-ly false.

[@aw11man26]

@ikarugaxx3749 if you are trying to be eco conscious, then you don't build a high-performance car period

[@ericcarabetta1161]

It's impressive how much weight they can fit into such a small package.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

That's some superior German engineering right there! 😀

[@ApothecaryTerry]

I don't get it...a Lexus LC500h, a car universally mocked for being too heavy, is the size of a flatbed with this car on the back, yet this car is somehow nearly 200kg heavier. It weighs more than me driving a previous gen E-Class with my ex-girlfriend in the boot!

[@peterkkk849]

It’s fine,at least in the us, this car are for young asshole to drive crazy on straight street road anyways so weight doesn’t really matter

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@peterkkk849 I've known a few people who have bought or leased C63's over the years - they were all over 50 - it's not a young persons car usually. Actually my retired neighbor leases one - replaces it with the latest model every few years - I'll be interested to see if he continues or switches to something else...

[@ericcarabetta1161]

@@peterkkk849, there's no young people with $130k. The ones that somehow do aren't driving this thing.

[@esco1578]

The fact they were honest completely separates about this car sets them apart from almost every car review channel. Once people make it big. They sell out to the manufacturers. This is now my trusted car review channel. Much respect!!

[@MALIK-fk1rz]

my boy shut up

[@useurnaame]

It's so pathetic the way all the big channels sellout and become little puppets that will bark out whatever nonsense their masters demand of them. They would sell there own mother for a couple dollars no doubt.. the amount of bots in there comment sections is outrages too lmao 🤣.

[@RUS38]

Mercedes must have not paid enough if anything for the review😂

[@DrVenom63]

One of those rare moments when you thinks if only they had discontinued the c63 rather than giving us this.

[@Tricolor40004]

No no than used c63s would explode in price and I still want a w204 c63

[@hellocar123]

@@Tricolor40004the v8 ,cars are still gonna boost in price

[@Tricolor40004]

@@hellocar123 you’re right but hopefully not as bad as completely cutting of the car

[@twinkle5508]

​@@Tricolor40004facts!!

[@Ymcdaj]

They discontinue the CLS 63 but give us a 4 cylinder c43 and call it a c63…

[@zXPeterz14]

Thats crazy that merc didnt even manage ti use the hybrid to fill in the turbo lag power gap. Thats like one of the main benefits of hybridising a turbo engine 😅

[@xelaander8429]

Bruv! Like I've never see a hybrid engine still suffer turbo lag, what's then the point of said electric engine outside of a faster 0-60 and eco mode

[@3xoticG4m3r]

​@xelaander8429 because the turbo lag on that 2l 4cyl is insane. Its also why it looses every drag race against it's competitors (a45s vs rs3 and m240i for example).

[@VAR1607]

They literally have an electric turbo And haven’t put it in for this

[@chrxx4327]

It's an inline 4 making big power. The turbo must be huge, so long spool times. I think this car suffers from trying to use tech combinations that aren't there yet, if it had a lighter battery and more powerful electrical motors to fill the gap it would be better. Or if it just made less power from the 4 cylinder it could have a smaller turbo and still be a great drive.

[@wrth]

​@@chrxx4327the point of the hybrid should be that it is full power below the boost threshold then tapers off when the engine has power. this doesn't do that

[@FLBoyCanScrap]

4700 lbs for a C Class is insane.

[@darrenw4833]

This was a surprising number. Even heavier than the Tesla model 3, a pure EV vehicle, which is already negatively associated with its weight

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

It weighs more than the E63 I think

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

@@darrenw4833holy… I had no idea it matched the weight of a Tesla. 😮

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

@@DefinitelyNotEmmawow!

[@anandpushkar7510]

​@@darrenw4833this is why the performance era of Mercedes is over ,they all weigh a ton and handle numb , the shift of enthusiasts from merc to bmw and audi is pretty evident

[@thisisstudioframe]

1:51 YOU ARE A LEGEND FOR THIS

[@MrMullerLove]

W204 Facelift C63 will always have my heart. I’ll never forget the first time I heard one during a class and ran to the window to watch (and hear) it drive off. That sound… Everyone thought I was nuts 🤪🤣

[@zartic4life]

I mean ya it's a car.

[@MALIK-fk1rz]

@@zartic4lifelolll 😭😭

[@Unknown-rc6xt]

@@zartic4lifethings have different meaning to people 🤡

[@zartic4life]

@@Unknown-rc6xt doesn't make it different from what it is.

[@tenzinsmith7991]

@@zartic4lifeit doesn’t need to, because it’s different to them.

[@Timoastra]

Mercedes tried to please everyone, but in the end they pleased no one.

[@iosgaming2824]

No they just didn’t please buyers that don’t like the sound lol. The same has been said about a lot of their classes like the s class, e class, and g wagon and those sell like hotcakes, even the notoriously hated ev line sells very well

[@Roomsaver]

Normal people will buy them because they “look nice”. Non-car people do not care about cars

[@MrSchn3ll]

They tried to please the climate crazies and in-turn ruined the whole purpose for this car.

[@navdeepsingh3508]

Mercedes turned this car into a whore...now no one wants to marry it.. 😂

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

​@@iosgaming2824 AMG is all about the sound and engine.

[@avipillai1584]

This just makes cars like the BMW M3, the Alfa Giulia QV, and the Cadillac CT4 Blackwing seem like that much more of an automatic “buy now” before everything goes to EV.

[@BNizam]

Not even a competition. Look how they massacred my c63 😢

[@DougC83]

Just buy a w205 amg lightly used, g series m sounds like shit

[@bcisn]

Literally just bought a 2023 new QV. 1000% agree get them while you can.

[@avipillai1584]

@@bcisn congrats! i have a ‘17 Giulia and i love it to death. i’ve also driven the new M3 and the Blackwing and those are both amazing cars too. such a shame that mercedes messed this thing up the way they did given how good the competition is

[@supremeetnel7707]

100% because the new m3 is SOOO much fun. Literally the best car in its segment

[@user-ji2is1ml8n]

Great job team. Your content has been ridiculously good recently.. 4700 lbs for a C Class is insane..

[@vlone_slatt3504]

You know batteries have weight right🤓 🤣🤣

[@naitanwang6300]

@@vlone_slatt3504 Yes I do know that. But I didn’t ask for the batteries 😢

[@CascadeSlim0119]

@@vlone_slatt3504no shit really? Damn we didn’t know that 😒😂

[@vlone_slatt3504]

@@naitanwang6300 then don’t but it lol 😂 people are mad at the Mercedes EQ design but those cars always sell out straight off the truck lol 😆

[@vlone_slatt3504]

@@CascadeSlim0119 now you know 😎

[@nataniela5256]

I bought a 2019 AMG C63S this year. I added some HR Lowring springs, sports exhaust and chipped it to run at 640BHP. Glorious, monster V8 that will now hold its value.

[@TonyMPS3]

На сколько хватит его ресурса?

[@DOOMLORDHOKAGE]

Me who can’t afford this: “Ah yes this is absolutely ridiculous, I will no longer be buying one.”

[@Beamer_i4_M50]

As 99,9% here too :-)

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

💀

[@mantarayal]

Indeed. Yes. I am actually so happy I do not have to wonder about, or ponder, this car's obvious flaws, and general hopelessness. Thank god I am so financially challenged.

[@calebneff5777]

They did it, boys. They are finally embracing their Top Gear-like persona and doing a cruise from Italy to southern France. All we need is death-tempting challenges.

[@calebneff5777]

We already know that James is Richard Hammond’s illegitimate son, but it’s good to see Thomas embrace his inner May (He was already Clarkson’s Canadian nephew)

[@Ahmad.s_handle]

​@@calebneff5777James is Richard Hammond's literal real son?

[@calebneff5777]

@@Ahmad.s_handle Lol no

[@Ahmad.s_handle]

@@calebneff5777 oh wait, you wrote "illegitimate". My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined .

[@mrflippant]

They just need to drop a caravan on a Morris Marina and they're there.

[@jx6716]

Great review from those 2 guys again. Thank you. 700hp from 4 cylinders. It only feels sexy on paper.

[@MR_stone69]

Fr

[@VSX500]

This is honestly the best review of a car that I watched since TopGear's style car reviews. Amazing job guys ❤

[@yissibiiyte]

I get that 63s haven't actually had 6.3L engines for a while and the name is kind of meaningless, but it has always at least meant a V8

[@Natepwnsu]

Its only a 6.29L engine , so they were being disingenuous from the start

[@urbannomad8126]

Sure but tech changes. A turbo I6 today (M3/4) is far superior to the 4.0 liter turbo innthe older c63. I own three cars and all are V8s. So I live V8s. But the times they are a changing. 😕

[@DuBstep115]

@@urbannomad8126 Supercharged V8 was always the best, CLS 55 AMG was the best merc I ever owned

[@dalaanibombina8822]

Things change. Time to grow up and stop being a child.

[@Ta_Lux]

It would've been better at least if it was called C43 instead to match the engine

[@amrocko]

Appreciate your honest reviews. Car and Driver’s buyer guide gives this thing a 9.5 out of 10 and ranks it above the M3/M4. Jalopnik reported the XM was more fun than the new M2. I don’t buy that nonsense. Glad to see genuine reviews from real enthusiasts.

[@johnsclar6371]

I've been suspicious that certain sites and journalists are paid off or "incentivized" by these companies to give favorable reviews. That or traditional purist enthusiasts have been phased out for mindless drones. Ex: Jason Cammisa for whoever runs Motortrend's review now Either way, I've never understood why they forced the inevitability of crossovers on us and tried to make us think that smaller boring engines are ... wait for it ... just a good as the bigger, rowdy ones 😮 Conspiracy theory: they are lobbied by dealerships to increase sales?

[@robertoguzman8273]

they're all sheep

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@johnsclar6371definitely paid. Otherwise the manufacturer wouldn’t have provided such a new car. Redline Reviews, TFL, etc. Marketing reviewers.

[@scheeenfilmiesgucke]

Recently driven the XM at an M town event. Was definitely fun, but not in any way comparable to an M2.

[@francoispanneton609]

Always enjoy an honest review! Unfortunately, it may be the boys’ last Mercedes Benz invitation as it is well documented the car companies « treat » the « team players » to these amazing, lavish product launches, not the brutality honest driving impressions… Keep up the good work guys. We appreciate your selfless work !! 😆

[@jamjamm100]

It possibly doesn't count much, but, YOU HAVE MY RESPECT! Super review.. The Honesty sounds so pure.. Wonderful mention of all the good and bad.. And a deserved highlight of the BAD for what is expected of, from, and for the car.. Great Job guys..!!

[@alecman95]

I’ve watched a few reviews on this car. This one feels like it’s literally the only one that’s not paid for by Mercedes, you guys seem unfiltered which is great Subscribed

[@uwkcal]

Exactly why i subcribed 😆😆

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

When it was announced to be a hybrid 4-Cylinder I showed it to my dad, himself a Mercedes Fan and AMG customer. His face was priceless, he genuinely recoiled and raised his eyebrows. As for the car itself, it doesn't look special as all AMGs look the same now, it's super heavy and it has an A-Class engine. A CT4-V Blackwing, Giulia Quadrifoglio or M3 seem like the more exciting and enticing options.

[@seafooddiablo5686]

That would have been funny to see a man say ewww without a word spoken

[@Jonny2by4]

I hope he bought a 205

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

@@Jonny2by4 He has an AMG GT, no C-Class

[@SL4US]

modern mercs are so overrated to me man and it seems like anyone that makes a decent living has one. i valet part time and have driven almost all of the lastest ones. the only one to genuinely impress me is the gt63

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

@@SL4US My dad isn't too keen on the direction they're going in. He had an E63s from 2019, which he really liked but it got totaled, after that came the RS6 which he's looking to sell and get a G500 instead, his dream car. He also enjoys the GT-R, but admits he doesn't drive it as often as he should. I personally prefer Porsche anyway, Mercedes never did anything for me really, but I like some models, like the last gen SL63, the SLS, SLR McLaren and 300SL. I like the long nosed ones xD

[@camsak8713]

And the M340i with its B58 6 cylinder is now also way more desirable than the C43.

[@DIgitusSmartas]

Not only that but M3 started as a 6 cylinders and stayed that for decades minus hat short period of being v8

[@AF-nb1ry]

@@DIgitusSmartasm3 started as a 4 cylinder you bozo.

[@adamjwmoss]

@@DIgitusSmartasm3 started as a 4 cylinder

[@wonkydada]

It was the M5 that started as a straight six cylinder, that one was sweet

[@carmonaprime6297]

more desirable and more durable too; there's just less things to go wrong

[@dann2468]

Can I just say I just discovered ur channel and you guys are the next best thing after top gear and grand tour after the 3 musketeers left. Well done lads 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Thanks for another fun vlog! One thing I would appreciate is discussing price (especially compared to competitors in the same class). I know you do in some vlogs, but not all. Keep up the good work!

[@ayeshadel7204]

6 figure starting price is absurd, compare to the M3's starting price of 76K$ i know which one I'm choosing.

[@MCxTuber]

M3 doesnt start at that price

[@sparko58]

Or like a 22 w205 c63s

[@bigstepper4203]

@@MCxTuberyes it does the RWD base is right there

[@Doa744]

but the M3 is so damn ugly :/

[@junyaiwase]

M3 😍😍😍

[@crossplanev8]

Great review guys. There are very less numbers of reviers who dont sound like they are paid by the manufacturers. You definitely are one of the most honest.

[@willreed2149]

You guys should straight up have a "Grand Tour" style show. I always loved Jeremy, Richard, And James and y'all have the same style humor and love for cars that they do! And since that show is now gone it's your turn lol

[@richieduck67]

Moment of silence for the V8

[@james64ibm]

There will be lots of moments of silence I'm afraid.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

A V6 would have been acceptable, but an inline 4???

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Does Mercedes even make a V6 anymore? Mercedes and BMW seems to be of the opinion that the V6 isn't good.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 Mercedes did so until fairly recently. As for BMW, they always preferred Inline-six engines, and Mercedes switched to them now as well, because they are more related to their prevalent Inline-four engine.

[@faheemabbas3965]

I hate EVs. Not because they’re horribly boring (id like a model 3 performance), but because they’re the reason why we now have a built-to-explode overpowered 4 cylinder AMG that once had a V8. Remember when benzes used to be fairly reliable? Now they’ll never be. Forever. Marketing car.

[@mattblock6616]

Former amg chief Tobias Moers hated that mercedes forced him to make this car. There were reports he stormed out of a meeting with the mercedes execs when they told him the direction of the new c63. Now we see why. What were they thinking?

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Do you have a link?

[@nirfz]

Not sure T. Moers was involved in this, he had moved on to Aston Martin years before the end of the W205.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Mercedes, and other German luxury manufactures, are no longer about engineers. They’re about bean counters. Remember when they used to be fairly reliable cars? Now they’ll definitely never be. Forever. Yeah a Tesla has worse build quality, but at least it’ll be more reliable than this C63 with its overpowered tiny engine in that’s a financial disaster waiting to happen. At that point I’d go for a Tesla. Seriously…

[@maximborodyuk3773]

@@faheemabbas3965 at what point they were about engineers for more than 1 random generation of cars? And where they were reliable, it's literally 90+% drop in price for every 15+ year german top-end car because it's a total disaster from reliability point of view

[@jojodivas9211]

What were they thinking? Well for the majority that will buy it and not give a shit about how it performs, it will be for “DUDE DO YOU FEEL THAT 0-120 km/h?!?! THIS CAR IS QUICK”, and then “this Mercedes is a Hybrid now. Your car is a sports car but is it a hybrid in the same category? Nah I don’t think so.”, And “Mercedes duh, fast and has luxury.” That’s what they’re thinking.

[@rorisangtsoeu2501]

I am a Mercedes fan but I have to say I value how BMW can listen to the audience.👍🏽

[@duosable]

I don't think the ugly grill is demanded by the audience.

[@Edison.m3806]

Honestly, Mercedes engineers were totally confused when they came up with this car. It's almost as if they were pressurised into making such a car from these climate activists.

[@eliali2860]

Every manufacturer has a cap on how much emissions they produce. Since Mercedes has trucks they hit their cap so they had to downsize the engine

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

Proud to say I owned and experienced a C63 back in 2008 when they had a roaring 6.2 litre engine

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

Me too. I bought a C63 507 new in 2014, was one of my favourite cars I have owned. My daily is now a 2016 S63 Coupe, and I am never going to get rid of it, all of the newer AMG cars suck

[@Jwalker27]

Drove 600 km in a 2016 C63 AMG. That 4.0 V8 biturbo sound will never cease to amaze me. No matter how much horsepower the newer version has, I’m not buying it

[@tenhundredkills]

Never owned one, but I did test drive a 2010 C63. What an absolute beast! That was probably the most fun test drive I ever had. Too bad I can't afford maintenance on them!

[@diablocls55]

Proud to say I still own and will never sell a CLS55 with a roaring 5.5 supercharged V8 engine

[@Losiu151]

I still have the W204 c63 and I’d never switch it to this 4 cylinder garbage even if it had 1000+ HP

[@dawnpoint]

This edit is more professional, more personality-filled, more fun than anything prior. You guys just keep getting better and better with no limit in sight.

[@angelo3353]

agreed. this video was very nice to watch

[@josephmuniz9959]

You two are FU%king great! Some of the references you make are too comical. Love the content you guys make. Keep up the amazing work!!!!!!!!!

[@victorstokbk5242]

We will always support you Steezy. Been keeping up with you for the last 4 years and I relate to the other comments and your view on growing and maturing. Hence I feel with you and understand your thoughts. Keep doing what you want to do and love, and you will find happiness

[@andrewmemije]

“It’s course, rough, irritating, and it gets everywhere.” I DIED

[@roquefernandes4126]

This show is getting very close to the old Top Gear and I'm loving it. Keep up the good work guys.

[@braddishv3146]

No it isn't.

[@stuartlee3827]

Except for the fact that they're reviewing cars, not duvets 😉

[@Davoodoox1]

I hate when the hosts do not dare to say anything negative about the product they are testing because then they risk losing the opportunity to test anything in the future. These guys are honest and tells the truth what a heap of garbage this car actually is. Liked and subscribed 100%.

[@hjvh78ho]

Nope, you're comparing apples to oranges, they are totally different things, this isn't a show it's a youtube video. Top Gear isn't just about reviewing cars, this channel only reviews cars. I could go on but I won't.

[@allenschuman3434]

Negative sir!

[@MegaRetr]

Your content has been ridiculously good recently.

[@sebastianklinkhardt]

Very good and honest review. You could have also mentioned how cheaply made the interior is compared to the predecessor. Lower door trim, around the center console and glove box area is hard plastics. The door upholstery is very thin and hard compared to before. The doors sound cheap. All while being much more expensive than the predecessor. But at least it plays a cool song when you turn off the engine, it projects lights to the floor and the ambient lighting is colorful. This is one of just many examples of why Mercedes is doing everything wrong lately!

[@jhonnydrop7100]

The production values of this series are now off the charts! This and Camissa’s Haggerty shows are the absolute pinnacle of what KZbin car shows can be! Bravo guys, your content as of late has been absolutely amazing! 👏

[@LONGWALDO]

And this why I just purchased a Lexus IS500…..

[@savedbyhisgrace1]

Smart man 🤝🏿

[@papa_pt]

Nice, should hold value very well

[@faheemabbas3965]

Mercedes is just a planned obsolescence brand now.

[@seansiew5629]

start building power from that v8, as a Toyota it won't "break"

[@uwkcal]

Dude this review is legendary wow what an excellent throughout review on the car thank you for your honesty!

[@fierymaelstrom]

I truly appreciate the effort and analysis you put into your reviews and especially this one. I actually originally cross-shopped the 2019 C 43 and M340i and came away with the AMG based on those old videos and what I was looking for in a car. And now I recently just took delivery of a MY23 C 63 S because of this video. Disappointed in what the near future for AMG is looking like rn but excited to keep experiencing their glory days. Cheers fellas!

[@shahvez1660]

It's sad to see the car that got me into cars in the first place massacred like this. I wasn't really into cars until I rode in a W204 C63 that had an x-pipe exhaust, the roar of the NA V8 in that got me hooked, I loved the W205 for its brutal power delivery and amazing exhaust note. Then, this happened.

[@DjCrunchtime]

same bro same. It was the W205 rental in Las Vegas that did it for me. I drove it for 2 days in November2019. by December 2019 I bought a 2016 C63s. I now own An E63s and a AMG GTR

[@Sickwitit18]

Look how they did my boy 🤌🤌

[@federicosveglia7082]

@@Sickwitit18 ​​⁠​⁠How they massacred*. And also, here in Italy, Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is out of production.

[@federicosveglia7082]

@@Sickwitit18I hope they wont turn in into another fucking vacuum cleaner like mercedes did with C class

[@curtisjackson40]

Blame the fucking government

[@homerfeltheim12345]

This car is a case of “the engineers were so preoccupied with if they could they didn’t stop to think if they should”. This should have been a 6 cylinder

[@QactisX]

Nah this is a case of engineer must do what the big heads say or lose their job

[@aw11man26]

Mercedes has a turbo 3.0 straight six now

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Just think, you can get the E53 and get the 3L I6 Turbo.... the engine they should've used as the base for this if they insisted 🙄

[@Mandingy24]

​@@QactisXand the big heads must do what big government tells them or lose their entire business

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 I wonder if there was space for both the I6 and the hybrid system?

[@mercedeslife1454]

I liked the honesty, keep up the good work! 👍

[@Psycheart]

those first two minutes are what make this show🙏🙏

[@ashkanarabi3785]

The moment they showed the previous generation I realized what a great thing we have lost in terms of design :(

[@Jon-hm2wu]

Than just buy the old one ffs

[@poppachoppa8956]

@@Jon-hm2wu calm down little buddy, this is called an opinion.

[@seanpalmer3982]

Yup, this new generation looks like robotic hamsters

[@ericvandoornen461]

no, the design is a lot better now, the motorization however is disgusting compared to the twin turbo v8

[@tbri5511]

The trouble is a 4 pot just doesn’t feel special, it’s the big engines of old German cars that stood them above the crowd. The engine is now no more glorious than that of a golf.

[@Breadfan00]

Yeah I’d claim the engine to be much more important than the actual hp. I’d take the old one detuned to 370hp over this

[@coletaylor9825]

The I don’t like sand bit was absolutely gold 😂😂 that caught me off guard well done, if you know you know

[@farhanshameel7810]

easily one of the best reviews i've seen from you boys since the LFA.

[@AdamIsUrqed]

I am looking forward to KZbinrs cramming V-8s back into this thing a decade from now.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

"Hey guys welcome to B is for build, and today I got something special for you..."

[@Boston2Boca]

Today's automotive pootubers are a joke aside from a select few. People on MBWorld will start doing that from day 1.

[@bigchungus-oj5zo]

Sadly I don’t this is possible there’s probably a gazillion ecu’s on this car that would dislike the v8.

[@senseibullish1803]

I need a c63 in my life. A real one

[@somerandomfella]

Managed to get a final build delivered in a few weeks.

[@TheRealBobMarley]

There's still a few in the USA. 2023. I just got mine delivered. Definitely will hold value til the end of time! Got it in Designo Graphite Grey Magno, every Carbon option, and full-body PPF'd her.

[@sallehasamad9543]

The saying “less is more” is best described for this AMG

[@Tyelkormoko]

you guys are amazing. Too bad about the C63, it's a shame they felt they had to rush this one out, instead of wowing everyone

[@testpirate2570]

I have a w205 c63s…. And I’ll just put hundreds of thousands of miles/klm on it and rebuild the motor before ever touching e-poop. The future of cars is absolutely soulless. Lastly , most entertaining reviews , don’t ever change .

[@SpeedCafeGarage]

I applaud you for keeping yours. I'll def have one in the stable soon.

[@3v3rhard]

same

[@richardnavratil9661]

You guys are moving up in the world. From local reviews to California trips, to your 3-part special (awesome by the way) to testing stuff in Europe. WELL DONE!

[@AkuNoHana]

Not being shy with your opinion when auto makers put out absolute crap like this is why you guys are still the best in the business.

[@MICHAELZHANGCA]

I love how casually you guys threw in some footage of the car with an Ontario plate on it. lol. Good vid as always.

[@drivermod4013]

I think it would've been better if they had used the old 3 liter V6 from the C43 and then slap the hybrid system, that way it sounds a lot better, has some soul, but also manage the weight better, plus the naming would be somewhat better, 6 for V6, 3 for 3 liter instead of a 2 liter 4 cylinder

[@senagangbe5804]

Wouldn't really work. That 6 cylinder is factory assembled, not hand assembled, which is an even bigger nono for the c63 name. Any top AMG needs to be hand assembled, even the a45. Weight management wouldn't have gotten better, they need to rehaul the entire suspension system for that to make sense. Kind of how they have hugeeee brakes on for the weight.

[@musashi6875]

@@senagangbe5804then they couldve hand made a v6 ? Atleast the sound wouldve been better ..

[@drivermod4013]

@@musashi6875 correct, if they would have put time and money into M276 DELA 30, they would've made it even better, but that engine is already good, has Forged Internals

[@Fifthelement203]

Exactly. This quest for efficiency is killing the car market. N I say this as someone who loves the environment

[@absolutium]

Essentially what the CLS 53 already was.

[@specialperson170]

Imagine the repairs this thing will require after just a few thousand miles

[@Kaipeternicolas]

you mean because somebody will understeer this heavy POS into a wall or another car? haha.

[@ams914]

If you can afford a six-figure car, does it really matter?

[@Kaipeternicolas]

@@ams914 yeah it does. Most people lease these for $1000/mo. On the 2nd hand market these things will be $50k quickly. That's not a lot of money. Then needing any $10k repair or whatever it's gonna cost IS expensive. I own some $100k cars too. Doesn't mean a $5k repair doesn't hurt.

[@specialperson170]

@@Kaipeternicolas right just because its 120k new doesnt mean it will be 120k in around 5 years when a new one gets made honestly id be suprised if the repairs for this is less than 10k because of how complicated mercedes loves to make there cars

[@Kaipeternicolas]

@@specialperson170 exactly. It will be half of that probably.

[@Notiamfaith]

I LOVE this channel. They will actively criticise cars they test and this is SO refreshing!

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Thanks for the clever, funny, helpful and entertaining video 👌

[@sa34w]

This felt like a Topgear episode , what a review ❤

[@makatron]

It's been like that for years, production quality and storytelling is right up there, not a dull moment with these two.

[@spb78art]

You guys are raising the bar for auto journalists with each new video. Thank you so much for the hard work

[@ecconev1245]

Back when the “63” in C63 meant something…

[@LagunaLeonhart]

1:50 hahahahah i knew this was coming the moment i saw the wall

[@mercboy111]

Good review and objectively presented. This is a classic example of fixing something that wasn't broken.

[@Lucifer_Cardozo]

So true

[@vanpeltcollamer6079]

The emissions of the v8 is what they fixed

[@bobvance-]

I wouldn't say objective. Not at all. But it is a thorough and fair review. I think the car will grow on people, but at the same token I don't think AMG is moving in the right direction with the utilization of the 4 cylinder in a c63. c43 sure, if they could have pumped 500 horsepower out of it. But it still loses to the older b58 in it's current iteration. And barely edges out a W against an S5.

[@andresg01]

Boy! I am so excited with this new series! It's the same joy I used to get when I had to wait for days to watch the next episode of the old Top Gear! Good job guys!

[@myou6675]

Great work guys!

[@user-cs4bn3dg8h]

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

[@matthewlemoine6280]

I completely agree. Half the fun was the glorious V8 sound And there's nothing that can ever Replace that.

[@spaRTan3246]

95% to be honest… ❤

[@mattcook3801]

In Australia, it was pretty much the selling point. It was also a part of it car’s identity. This looks to me like it doesn’t know what it is. An AMG with that much push towards fuel efficiency is a really bad sign. They forgot who they were making cars for.

[@nomercymayhem]

Great job team. Your content has been ridiculously good recently.

[@munishpersaud3631]

bypassing the obvious longterm reliability issues, handling issues, and questionable interior. i think an easy fix for them would be to make the suspension a little better toward spirited driving but most importantly make the 4 cylinder invisible. really dig in to the electrification aspect and get rid of all the sound improvements etc.. just make it really fast and handle just good enough while hearing minimal engine noise

[@user-bg5gr2us9o]

By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.

[@TomYourmombadil]

Seems like you guys had a rough trip. Thanks for taking one for the team 👊

[@greg5143]

So either M3 or Giulia QV are the main choices for driving enthusiasts in this class.

[@arthurcatalanotto1151]

Or possibly the IS 500. Yes, the Lexus will not corner as a German car would; but, the sound and the feel of the naturally aspirated 5L engine may be satisfying enough to an enthusiast. I am very disappointed with Mercedes and will be switching to another brand.

[@greg5143]

@@arthurcatalanotto1151 I actually thought about this car for a while. But it just sounds like it's not nearly the driving fun of the Alfa. Gear box sounds like a nightmare in the IS.

[@IH-il3jt]

Let's be honest, the myth of the C63 AMG will become a memory from now on.

[@didinos]

Well, after that glowing review, I'm sure we'll be seeing a Mercedes featured here any day now!

[@michaelswick4251]

It’s tough work but somebody has to do it. Italy, France, Switzerland. Back road driving. So rough. Enjoyed immensely! Looking forward to the Ferrari. Can’t believe they put an AMG badge on crap.

[@VersanGetryx]

I was hesitantly optimistic about this new C63, but so sad to see all the expected flaws came to pass. I've had 3 W204 C63s and currently have a W205 C63S, and seeing this just cements the fact Mercedes will never make a car like these again. They've really taken out all the fun, raucousness, and excitement from the car. To anyone who hasn't tried driving or seeing a W204 C63 in person, the 6.2L is hilarious and will make you question how Mercedes ever put such a crazy car out there.

[@bobvance-]

I have a dream that one day Mercedes will wake up and realize their mistakes and then put a M159 in their c63/e63. Then have a supercharged variant. Hey, I can dream right? I don't see why they couldn't go that route. You would think after all these years they could figure out how to make it "pollute" less and be more efficient. I'm holding onto my w211 63 with both hands.

[@VersanGetryx]

@@bobvance- Great choice sir, the W211 E63 was the pinnacle of styling imo.

[@qupeter1224]

i heard they will bring v8 back to 63 in 2026😅😅

[@bobvance-]

Not happening. At least not with the c63/e63.@@qupeter1224

[@AHondaCivicEX]

@@qupeter1224 AMG themselves said the only V8 will be present today and for later releases are G wagon, S-class, E-class and GT-class and all of them have to be the highest end of the trim except G-wagon, which comes in any trim (EQG doesnt count for obvious reason) The funniest thing is, reports filtering in from local dealers according to German media, allegedly records "close to zero" sales for the C63SE Performance💀💀💀

[@blockchainbiker2549]

Best car channel on KZbin without a doubt!

[@Madmax10674]

Mercedes isn’t Ferrari. They sell volume and have to worry about meeting fleet fuel economy regulations at least a little. Think about it, if you could design a car without having to worry about fuel economy, the only electricity you might use in the powertrain besides the ignition coil is perhaps an electric turbocharger done right. More than likely, with all modern technology at your disposal, youd still go with a NA V8 or V10, or better yet, a boxer 6 in a lightweight and compact package (thank you Porsche). Mercedes is trying to embrace the horror with all this fancy electrification and it just loads up weight and sucks the joy out of the driving experience. Great video, guys. Please do more and don’t confine your sampling to high end stuff. I’m in the market for a three row crossover to replace my wife’s 14 year old MDX and after reading these comments, I’m wondering if I should take the GLS off my list and just wait for the Lexus TX550+ (maybe Toyota does plug in hybrids best?).

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

I hope they sell like 10 cars before production is pulled. It is aesthetically pleasing though.

[@GregDennisReviews]

Happy for the C43 to keep the 2.0 4-Cylinder, but this new C63 could have at least have a V6.

[@bigbw0ii]

I was really hoping it would have the inline 6 they used on the amg gt53. That engine sounds really good.

[@Rolex0360]

@@bigbw0iithey keep V6 for e63s

[@mattmasi303]

The C43 down my street has a 6 cyl 🤷

[@GregDennisReviews]

@@mattmasi303 The previous gen C43 was a V6 👍

[@ajibola76]

This car is taking a beating in every amg forum Im on and I actually thought the professional reviewers would think otherwise….i was wrong

[@casualcall8591]

the past months vids have been insane

[@BIGGELATO]

This is the result of what AI would think a car should be like if you gave it instructions to build a hybrid, 2.0T, 680HP, luxury sedan, that used to have a monster under the hood that roared so loudly it would wake the city up in shock, and every car guy would know an AMG just drove by, lol. So here AI, build me that car. The car:

[@moose201]

This is one of your best reviews ever. I always appreciate your fairness and honesty but the humor is the icing on the cake. Bravo!

[@Cae20233]

Great video guys. I was seriously considering this model, I think I’ll drive the BMW and go from there.

[@sixspeedsally]

Holy moly bois. Premium content. Top. Shelf. Love the jokes and shenanigans. Amazing!

[@jw6188]

As a BMW fanboy. Keep it up Mercedes! 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@twmatica]

they will be doing the same tho

[@mattcook3801]

Yeah, it makes me laugh too.

[@mattcook3801]

Yeah, it makes me laugh too.

[@MadDaCube]

@@twmatica The next gen M3 will be fully electric. They will just skip the Hybrid nonsense on that. The next M5 will have a hybrid powertrain but at least it will keep a V8 and it's a bigger car all around so it can get away with additional weight more easily than the C-Class/M3.

[@MrSchn3ll]

As a Porsche fanboy, lol at both brands.

[@aquaticko]

Honestly, you guys are just top-of-the-class for car reviews.

[@dw1894]

I remember before this came out and just getting rumors, I kept saying there’s no way that Mercedes AMG could be stupid enough to put a four-cylinder in the C63. But lo and behold here we are…

[@scottmitchell9856]

The 204 platform and, of course any mb with the 157 were absolute beast. They will be missed...

[@Schpabeck]

I drop a like for the “quiet reflection” and the sand quote! Marvelous!!! You guys are killing it!