The Boring Estate with a 6.2L V8 | Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG | Supercar Driver | 4K

[@Eduardolo1964]

One of the best engines ever developed. A goosebump sound.

[@supercar.driver]

It truly is! Pulls like a train

[@Westside7be]

indeed but clearly according to mechanics and youtube vids, its reliability isn't quite spotless

[@louisspanellis781]

Awesome

[@CL9k24a3]

@@ricky4638 engine is trash

[@robinjensen4795]

@@CL9k24a3 Atleast it isn't a M5 V10...

[@Steve84N]

Good choice. Here's a few pointers: - The 204 never had Carbon Ceramics. The Performance Package cars on the facelift used a Composite brake disc. It's a cast item with aluminium bell/spider and normal iron rotor. About 3kg lighter. However, the early Performance Package cars used a Brembo 2-piece floating disc that is both cheaper than the Mercedes Composite disc and about another 200g lighter, plus it's floating. All discs, be they the cheap cast ones, composite or 2-piece are all exactly the same dimensions and therefore interchangeable. - On this era the gearbox mode is not called Comfort, it's Controlled Efficiency. Ironic I know but check the manual. - Get a Wavetrac installed, like a Quaife but that little bit better and only slightly more money. Should be around £1,600 or so fitted. - Get it remapped! The M156 was designed to make around 510-520hp as standard. In the C63 the throttle mapping is such that it limits the opening of the bodies to around two thirds. Over 5krpm the power curve flattens out as the restriction hits. A remap gives you that 50-60hp back at the top end that it's meant to have. Much stronger rush to the redline. - If you're offered a gearbox update don't get it! The shifts are barely any smoother and you lose nearly all the downshift barks. Fill up, enjoy, repeat! 😁

[@ErwinVervaet]

☝

[@granthibbett]

Absolutely this (I had my C63 from new back in 2012). The remap is one of the big ones; makes the engine come alive over 5000rpm. And the LSD is essential. I test drove back-to-back LSD vs open diff, and there’s a huge difference. So much so that I ordered my C63 Estate with the factory LSD (£1750 at the time). Made it a rare beast!

[@sveeny]

Damn, I'm not sure if mine has been fitted with the LSD. It's so difficult to say if you don't have any comparison. I'm Swiss, so it might be the case that for the Swiss (mountains, snow) Market it came equipped with the diff. The spec sheet doesn't show the Option 471, but the car has the cooling fins underneath, which usually just the LSD car has (but again this is not 100% safe, there are reports of LSD cars without the Fins and non LSD cars with them). It almost drives me crazy! :-D

[@tjlazr]

I have the estate with the MSL stage 1 map, still no LSD and yes, compared to my former e92 m3 it is wayward but honestly they are heavy old things so the cornering will never match the beemer, the remap just gives more of what the car is good at…speed, lots of it. Improves the gearbox shifting tooX

[@Odin851]

As someone that owns a P30 W204, I can confirm that C is definitely not comfort lol

[@adamcooper6775]

I’ve owned mine for 6 years now, best car I’ve ever owned, thought about changing it but can’t think of anything that would fill the gap without spending a fortune, so I’ve just kept hold of it and don’t regret it one bit!

[@supercar.driver]

Well said! Thirsty aren’t they?

[@andywmoffat]

@@supercar.driver Only 1-2mpg worse than my X3M Competition

[@somereal678]

Adam, you want bmw M, and you will forgot about mercedes nipples in one day

[@sayanpal9491]

@@supercar.driver :What the real world mpg on a long run

[@weejohnnybigmickey]

i own a c63 w204 saloon. You will never tire of that sound. One of the greatest engine notes and you dont even have to drive it really fast to get that enjoyment out of it.

[@MJWVI]

Amen.

[@MoDallah97]

Always wanted one when I was younger and now I have one. Best daily a man could ask for!

[@leonardpelger]

I bought mine in late 2019, what a emotional car. Cant sell it anymore, really love that beast.

[@SgHawk144]

As a W212 estate owner, with the 6.2, I approve this message. Excellent engine in a wonderfully silly car.

[@thegreat0220]

Thinking of getting one... How's the fuel consumption though if you're really on it?

[@SgHawk144]

@@thegreat0220 exactly what you’d expect… terrible. I worked out my average mpg across several tanks, rather than using the cars estimate, and got 15mpg. It’s something to consider but really it’s our ‘special’ car so MPG wasn’t a concern.

[@The_Konstrukt]

M156 in a W204 is an animal. Other M156 cars dont have the same viciousness. All in a tight small body, had mine for 12 years and it’s a keeper

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Proper motor 👍🏻 Dirty , dirty noise , love it 😍

[@markandlew]

Thank you for making this video! Felt nostalgic hearing that insane noise again, really truly miss mine. Same spec but in a coupe form.

[@supercar.driver]

Ah awesome! Mega things aren’t they

[@OllieTT]

Was your reg EX62 ZFD? If so, I've just bought your car.

[@ncaquatic]

I’ve got the same car and this made me go out into my driveway and just stare at mine

[@supercar.driver]

🙌🙌🙌

[@danbenham8362]

Awesome film - as an owner of a W204 C63 estate myself with a Quaife diff I think you're right to have one fitted!

[@supercar.driver]

Maybe we should get on that!

[@joeleonard9965]

As someone who insures lots of AMGs and these kinds of cars, DO NOT LET THAT CAR GO! I don't care if you need an engine rebuild, I swear to god you will not lose a dime over the next 20 years.

[@rich8314]

I have the saloon version but absolutely love it, it drinks fuel like no tomorrow but smiles per gallon is way up there and it gets a lot of people talking to me about it where ever it goes

[@KingBanter]

Absolutely love this especially in estate form! 👌 I had an E55 saloon in the 00’s the 5.4 supercharged one and I still miss it! No messing I’d sooner have this C63 than the sacrilegious 4 cylinder hybrid that’s coming . It’s a shame engines like this are dying out fast

[@koyamma9575]

Did w210 ever got m113k engine I think it had a just m113 without supercharger

[@Zurich-ui9zu]

@@koyamma9575 he‘s talking about the w211

[@koyamma9575]

@@Zurich-ui9zu w211 e55 was launched in 2003-04 model year not 2000

[@Zurich-ui9zu]

@@koyamma9575 00‘s means 2000-2009 :)

[@LtCrispo]

My father had one of these a couple years back, but the 507 edition. Still the best sounding car I've ever heard. He misses that sound every day

[@callytheblueparakeet]

Cracking video. The C63 estate always gets my nod of approval when I see one go past.

[@johanemmenes9236]

Thanks for this one:) another Gem of a video

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks! Enjoyed filming this

[@diegoabreu9197]

I’m so happy I got to own a w204 It was an experience like no other. That V8 is something else

[@neomokatsanyane7982]

Nothing sounds this visceral even better than my favorite V12, 812 Superfast. Merc need to find their mojo again that 6.2 is absolutely epic

[@R8andGT3Fan]

The only thing I don't like about almost every interesting Mercedes is that they are all automatics. That's why I looooove the B7 RS4, even if it's less torquey and it has its V8 placed a bit too forward. Anyway, this thing is amazing...a 6.2 in an estate has to be one of the best things in the automotive world! Lovely vid, as always!

[@supercar.driver]

Would love to try a B7 RS4! Thanks for watching

[@SuperSportMTL]

Nice! I’m very excited about this video! First post 👌🥇

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks and welcome 🙌

[@lukewaring2832]

Epic. 10mpg hell you timing it essy son. Thanks for bringing us too

[@richardohaletse7396]

Rode in a c63 estate a week ago... slow gearbox but what an experience

[@Z-u-m-a]

Imagine having that as the soundtrack to your life - epic.

[@jaya6204]

This channel is the best channel.... I'm saying this cuz I figured it out... NA ENGINE is the best engine out there no matter there's turbocharged or supercharged... Naturally aspirated engines are just goddess... Tq so much for this channel to doin this videos

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you very much!

[@allenvaughn5410]

That open scene, with the rain, then that glorious exhaust in headphones has made me need to change my underwear…..

[@supercar.driver]

Pleased to hear it!!

[@salmansengul]

That mighty 6208 ccm V8 and its beautiful Sound! Always loved that engine! ❤️ Maybe one of the last naturally aspirated V8s...

[@supercar.driver]

Definitely one of the greatest engines

[@jeebus2121]

I've found if I get anything above 8mpg in the city I must be doing something wrong. If you think about it in three dimensions, I don't think there is a vehicle that provides more smiles per volume of fuel while keeping at/near the speed limit. You can have an absolute ball of a time under 45mph. The thing that really opened by eyes is that at motorway/Interstate speeds, it's proven to be an excellent long distance cruiser in terms of ride quality and comfort (while acknowledging the fuel tank could be larger).

[@ovidiulung6154]

Great stuff again! Cheers

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks again!

[@rossfripp4503]

Where was this filmed? Lovely scenery. I'm guessing either somewhere up north (Peak District, Dales etc) or Scotland?

[@ahemgee9542]

Great cars . I have the big brother - a rare E55 K Estate - torque monster with 7 seats ! Btw as an estate this is an S204 not a W204.

[@supercar.driver]

Bet that’s a monster!!

[@jamsxr]

Lovely. Almost pulled the trigger on one but ended up going W205 for daily purposes. Both amazing cars.

[@wailfaridi2070]

The M177 is amazing too, and the W205 is much better interior and tech wise

[@jgripen969]

@@wailfaridi2070 I can’t stand the look of the center infotainment screen in the W205, looks like a stuck-on iPad. Nice interior apart from that.

[@tiagodeaviz]

Oh god, what a wonderful car. This Estate would be the Endgame for me, really.

[@mrkring1526]

Perfectly said

[@Stigs722]

I’d rather have an EV said no one ever

[@supercar.driver]

😂😂👏👏

[@joeleonard9965]

You ever think that they are making cars that sound and drive like crap so that people forget how good they had it by comparison and the transition to EVs is less harsh?

[@S2kBPRIME]

I had one and now a Tesla. Love my Tesla more, honestly.

[@Leonchik999.]

@@S2kBPRIME Well done, just measure the gaps on the panels outside and let us know if they are even all the way..

[@richboy900]

I drove the E63 AMG with that lump. 520bhp iirc. Certainly one of the best V8 engines out there. No question

[@supercar.driver]

It's a serious engine!

[@phigbill]

I've had the swan song C63 Edition 507 (W204) since the back end of 2015 and I've found it hard to replace, every equivalent car I've tried just doesn't hold up and that includes M3, M4, RS4, C63s, only car that came close was a 911 TurboS, GT3 and the RS6 but I'd say cost wise they are the next level up, the 507 is a stunning car, puts a smile on my face every-time I turn the key and to this day still turns heads, and believe it or not I can sell it today for the same price I paid back in 2015.

[@odiseo86]

Hello! respectfully, how is it better than the m3 (i´m guessing you are comparing to the e9x)?

[@cemalcelik1891]

Selling is harder than you think, my 507 is for sale for like 6 months.

[@bodangles5464]

Makes me grin from ear to ear every single time I get in mine Where's the nearest petrol station?

[@supercar.driver]

Same! But my oh my are they thirsty 😂

[@ferrariscuderia4290]

I tried for 3 weeks to persuade my mom that she would choose the C63 AMG estate many years ago arguing that it would go up in value, unfortunately, her reason was the eventual victor and she got the C280. I have been saving to buy a C63 AMG myself and I just can't decide between the saloon, or, estate version. Epic video of a classic AMG!

[@supercar.driver]

Cool story 😎 keep saving buddy!

[@ati1903]

You shoulda hurry up cuz its not easy to find a good one and the price goes up day by day. I searched 2 years for my c63

[@carenthusiast3662]

awesome review that had 'THE' 2 words that ring in my head when associating anything with the 6.2 AMG - sledgehammer and... mpg 😄⛽ Keep up the good work in productions, great filming & commentary 👌🏻

[@vio-noob_6737]

Great video. I need this in my life

[@kaanavar7662]

Better than the new version

[@supercar.driver]

It probably is tbh 🙌

[@djtimodj]

Love this thing! Sounded epic flat out 👌

[@peterbuckley5467]

Roller coaster ride on Strines, good fun, and that noise !

[@supercar.driver]

Oh yeah!

[@simon.revill]

I've got a W204 C220 D and no, it's not a C63, but it is dynamically great around those twisty passes like the Cat and Fiddle with that oversteer push when you want it; and, a superb relaxing quiet cruiser along the motorway, when you don't.

[@AbesamisM]

love this era of c class

[@nefarious_saint]

Leased a 2021 sedan C63amg (non S) 4L TTV8 back in April 2021. Love the car! My first merc and first V8. I rarely even play music because all I want to hear is the V8 exhaust. Windows down, RPMs up! Like most have said, power dies at 5k+ rpm. I only have about 3k miles on the odometer and really want to tune it to stage 1 but terrified about killing the warranty. Already had to replace a broken thermostat at 2k miles. With worldwide logistic issues, car was at the dealerships for 3.5 weeks waiting for parts. Anyways, I’m probably going to buy this beast out when the lease is up in 2024. The amount of smiles I get is stupid, and Idgaf about 10-13mpg in the city. Cheers!

[@steventilley2064]

Get a wavetrack diff fitted and your sorted. Transforms the car

[@redriver15262]

the W204 was such an overlooked car because Every journalist was concerned with 0-60's and lap times and they all picked the M3 over the C63 just like they did back when the 190E evo came out and the C36 and the C43 and the C32 and C55. They're all AMAZING vehicles and for those of us who know it, they will always be the best choice

[@eliaswahlander387]

It is a S204 because it is a estate, W204 is a saloon

[@gobinduppal4429]

Awesome video. And as much as I love the sound of an m156, does anyone know the song at the end of the video? Thanks.

[@evsnetwork]

Future Driven by Night Rider 87

[@gobinduppal4429]

@@evsnetwork thanks

[@Car10121-s]

I’ve never seen any carbon ceramics on any W204 model.

[@ErwinVervaet]

That's because they never existed :-D The W204 performance pack cars had composite brakes, not ceramics.

[@Car10121-s]

@@ErwinVervaet maybe he wasn’t meant to say ceramics then.

[@fez7167]

Beautiful car and beautiful watch. I have the W204 C250 in the same colour and the exact same watch 😁

[@mikeross5627]

Legit my dream car. If I won the lottery I’d have one of these and a g wagon.

[@supercar.driver]

You must!

[@kevswrld7117]

Isn't it a s204?

[@trombulan]

"BMW M3 has a top notch conventional weapon under the bonnet but this... This has a NUKE!

[@istanbul-zc3eu]

That engine in that logo its just legendary

[@supercar.driver]

It's a masterpiece!

[@ammankalyan7460]

Masterpiece

[@andywmoffat]

I had the Coupe and there has never been a better engine for me - the M156 is epic. Just wait for the eye watering costs when you need a full set of brakes. You will instantly forget the price of SUL :)

[@IceMan-cq7jr]

Love my coupe 2 years 20k miles nothing but smiles and loud noises!

[@rainoor947]

Sold my second C63 Coupe 5 months ago, I knew I would regret it but did not realise by how much! Got £5k more than I paid for it but still thinking should have kept it, for the money you can’t beat it. Can get an M4 for similar money now but they don’t feel nearly as special

[@kahmed7328]

One badass motor. I remember beating the crap out of one when I used work for Car and Driver. Constantly downshifting to hear the rev match. After a few minutes I got the msg”shift denied” 😂😂😂.

[@supercar.driver]

That's almost impressive 😂

[@MJWVI]

Because you cooked the transmission fluid. Do try to keep up.

[@JasonJPWimages]

What a noise! 😊 Your crew cars are a collection on their own!

[@supercar.driver]

They are 🙌🙌

[@MJWVI]

Well, for a start,… The Estate/Wagon is close to 2 tons. Approx 1930kgs fully wet. The transmission can be re-set to the driving/driver style. Look it up. Only in Sport+ or Manual, the transmission will be 100ms at best. After a re-set,..it’s very very quick. The factory LSD (OEM) is outrageously priced and to be honest, Quiafe or WaveTrac are far better LSD’s albeit they must be “dialled” in. Fuel economy in Comfort mode is acceptable if you don’t beast the beast. 11.4L/100. Do silly shit and it will devour fuel. Long range (optional) fuel tank is 80L. 507 are 90. The instruments are pants. Very 1990 Mercedes. Fantastic. They only tell you what you need to know,..not disco lights. The W204 did not feature carbon brakes at any time. Period. The 507’s utilised two rotor discs on the front. Look it up. If you don’t buy one, you have missed a significant joy in your life. …and yes, the exhaust sounds just, like, that. Like God, laughing.

[@waseemal-haddad5828]

Best N/A engine 👊

[@supercar.driver]

It quite possibly is!

[@MakanjuolaDavidIbiwoye]

I like this review, car and it colour. How much can I get one with this spec?

[@Koerdow]

Looking into buying one at the moment.. I’m craving that v8 ever since my mate bought an ML63

[@Koerdow]

Own a C63 estate with P30 package! What an amazing car!

[@iandavidson99]

I wish they'd made a 'Black Series' Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate - now THAT would've been the ultimate!

[@A1XRD]

Where was this filmed ? can someone please tell me

[@supercar.driver]

Peak District

[@jamesbambury]

This just proves how far we have fallen from this car that represents peak Mercedes and peak AMG.

[@russia8899]

Weighing up buying my dads M2 Comp (at a heavily discounted mates rates) or using the 20 ish grand to buy one of these instead. What do we think?

[@supercar.driver]

Well we’re going to be biased 😆

[@dair919]

The coupé... Na mate, estate all the way. Great review 👍👍👍

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you 🙌

[@tomnutting3836]

Couldn’t want a car more than this if I tried!!!

[@Bmontepeque11]

Man, I didn't like V8s because I always saw new V8s like the one on the M5 and thought "That doesn't even make that much noise 🤔", But with this video, it just hit me, this sounds amazing! 🤯🤯

[@supercar.driver]

It sounds sooo epic!

[@Bmontepeque11]

@@supercar.driver Absolutely! 🎉

[@jgripen969]

@@Bmontepeque11 It’s the turbo on the M5 that kills the noise. This is a glorious NA V8!

[@Bmontepeque11]

@@jgripen969 Yes! I couldn't agree more man! I've heard more V8s since this video and yes, Turbos are what mute it all! 🧐

[@aizazrehman5153]

You guys. I always wanted one but the want now is unreal xD

[@supercar.driver]

They are epic things 🙌🙌

[@megasupergoat]

Ceramics we’re never offered on the w204

[@supercar.driver]

🥲🥲

[@danhall5761]

Nearly bought one for 21k last January, wish I pulled the trigger, was a 2013 with 41k on the clock.

[@serjiang]

So it’s a 6.2L engine with 6.3L badging. Can you confirm it’s a V8? Or is it actually a V7.9?

[@kakkerewiet]

before answering this stupid, first go check out why it's called 6.3

[@thegreat0220]

Well Merc have stuck with that badge lying philosophy by now putting the AMG badge on even a C180 diesel😞

[@pharoah2x880]

chilll now everyone about to have one

[@andyp9040]

Ooft 10.9 mpg thatll sting at the pumps!

[@supercar.driver]

Ohh yes 😅😂

[@samcourt6228]

Another great video chaps. One of these is very much on the list for my next car. I’m torn between an E9x M3 and one of these although C63 estates are hard on one by. Neither the saloon nor the coupe do much for me and the latter has a pretty poor image as they fall into the wrong hands.

[@supercar.driver]

We have one of each but the M3 is the one!!

[@AbdulRahman88]

Nice car

[@Don1Gibson]

I LOVE mine. That's it. That's the comment.

[@TheFunkyKettle]

Mine just ripped through tyres. Too expensive once i lost a good paid job. Sport + is amazing, you dont need to touch the stock exhaust, she doesnt pop, she rips.

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks for sharing

[@mrkring1526]

M156 is the greatest sounding stock V8. Period.

[@RJ3-w1f]

I have the saloon version. Currently needs a new SAM module 🙄. Without it I have no traction control and the dash is light up!!!

[@nathandrake6531]

that noise

[@brianburton8185]

10 SMILES TO THE GALLON . WELL WORT IT

[@swansmeister]

it's an s204 actually ;-)

[@2702simmo]

I’d love one as a daily only the fuel puts me off

[@supercar.driver]

Fuel is ridiculous

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

Had a coupe ...it was hilarious.

[@mikeormond7883]

This or an f10 M5????

[@supercar.driver]

We've also done a video on a MANUAL F10 M5! Go take a look 😎

[@wezzla]

The best muscle car that America never built

[@stuartmathewson1249]

To think what the Dr520 would be like 🤔😉

[@supercar.driver]

Just imagine?!!!

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Drove and loved every single km done in it. Masterpiece of wagon

[@supercar.driver]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mskTupac1805]

m156 RIP 6.2L V8, RIP AMG it was great times

[@adnanhammad8494]

Why are you sitting that close mate?

[@jamesh2515]

Compare against Audi B7 / B8 RS4.. would appreciate your views

[@Steve84N]

I drove a B8 RS4 on the same day I tested the S204 C63 I ended up buying. No contest. Steering is much better on the C63, hydraulic and creamy smooth. No feel and too light in RS4. Engine in the RS4 sounds far too mundane until you're right at the top of the revs, which you don't get the chance for much. The M156 sounds epic all the time at any revs. Much more grunt too and being port injection it doesn't coke up like the RS4. Interior is subjective but I think the C63 wins. Can't stand the Audi control wheel scrolling the 'wrong' way and the seats are amazing in the C63. The RS4 seats lack support unless you get the rare buckets. Exterior the RS4 probably wins but the C63 still has decent front arches and luscious tailpipes. The gearbox is better in the RS4, responds to paddle inputs properly. That said in auto the MCT in the C63 is actually good too. If you want a car to make you smile all the time, fast or slow it's the C63. The RS4 had heavy nose understeer which you just don't get in the C63.

[@r129r16pfl]

Audi rs4 - not even in the same league. It's by far worst of the 3 Germans

[@anotae]

Por no graphic... End point.

[@supercar.driver]

😂🙌

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

Had one of these in 2009 - sounded like a NASCAR. Got stolen :-/

[@oliverlanchbery7148]

Makes the 4.0 turbo seem so average...

[@supercar.driver]

Doesn’t it just?!