2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe

Fortune would not necessarily favor the daring in the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Still, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned just final 12 months, the 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe is without doubt one of the newer entries in this section. As such, all the newest security options can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to forward collision warning system that may identify pedestrians. Not like some rivals, most of these features can solely be ordered on the highest trim stage, however no less than you will get them. Additionally available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe affords two alternative powertrains in the event you aren’t satisfied with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an extra 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: Once you begin checking the options boxes, the 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe will be substantially costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally may give prospective patrons pause.

The 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It is sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin looks as if a fantastic deal until you notice that it is a custom-order model and you will have to wait for it to be built. You’ll discover the LS at practically any vendor, nevertheless it’s dearer and would not add much. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit more expensive and includes more options and entry to further options. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the 2018 Mercedes Amg C63 Coupe. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A extra highly effective turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-obligatory and comes customary with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Each of these engines might be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.