Canada’s most popular Mercedes comes in sedan, coupe, cabriolet and the recently launched wagon configurations. Under the hood, there’s a four-cylinder engine for the C 300, a V6 for the AMG C 43 and a V8 for the AMG C 63 and C 63 S—the latter with 503 horsepower. These last two versions boast a seven-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive, while the other variants get a new nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
Pros
- Nice silhouettes (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Enhanced performance and handling (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Fantastic V8 twin-turbo (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Superb presentation and finish (C 43 and C 63)
- Efficient 4MATIC all-wheel drive
Cons
- Slow and abrupt stop-start mode (C 63 S)
- Limited rear visibility (Cabriolet, Coupe)
- Gearbox sometimes slow and jerky (C 63 and C 63 S)
- Noisy ride on poor roads (C 63 S)
- Abrupt braking when entering corners (C 63 S)