2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 Sedan

Stuttgart's answer to the BMW M3 is the new 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63 S sedans that will go on sale in the USA this April starting at $63,900, not including a $925 destination fee (*).

This will get you in the C63 AMG that is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 469hp (476PS) and 479 lb-ft of peak torque, while if you're in need of more oomph, there's the C63 AMG S that has a tuned version of the same unit returning 503hp (510PS) and 516 lb-ft of torque for $71,900 plus destination. 

According to Mercedes, these are the standard features and optional extras for the two high-performance sedans (sorry America, you won't be getting that gorgeous Estate):

Standard equipment includes a hand-built AMG V8 engine, Burmester Surround Sound system, KEYLESS-GO, Collisions Prevention Assist Plus (with autonomous braking in emergency situations), ATTENTION ASSIST driver drowsiness monitor, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed Sport Transmission with multiple shift modes, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT, Touchpad, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Rear Limited Slip Differential (C63 is mechanical while C63 S is electronic), Power/heated/memory seats, AMG Dynamic Exhaust, AMG Adaptive Suspension with 3 selectable modes, AMG 3-Stage ESP system, 18" staggered alloy wheels (C63) and 19" staggered alloy wheels (C63 S), LED headlamps, dynamic engine mounts (C63 S only, same as the Mercedes-AMG GT S), nappa leather (C63 S only), and red brake calipers (C63 S only).

Optional equipment includes PARKTRONIC w/ Active Parking Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Panorama Sunroof, Carbon Fiber Trim, 19" Forged Alloy Wheels (available in silver and black), AMG Performance Steering Wheel for C63 (standard on C63 S), seat belts in red or silver, AMG exterior night styling, red brake calipers for C63 (standard on C63 S), AMG Carbon Ceramic Braking System (C63 S only), AMG performance exhaust with customer selectable modes, Head Up Display, AMG Performance Seats, AMG Carbon Fiber rear decklid spoiler and exterior mirror covers.

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S65 AMG Sedan vs. Challenger Hellcat (video)

Looking at this video we can't help but to admire these two cars side by side and we're glad the owner decided to share a little muscle car rumbling with us. This is V8 vs. V12 in all its glory!

Of course, the massive V12-powered S65 AMG is a hard car to outshine in any sort of department. It's twin-turbo 6.0 liter engine puts out 621 hp (630 PS) which is terrific except for the fact that its 86 hp less than the Challenger Hellcat.

The Hellcat seems to be the car of the moment on all websites, YouTube channels and social media pages. And now wonder with those 707 hp, straight out of a good ol' American supercharged V8. It's actually faster than the Merc too with a 0-60 mph time in the low 3 second range. And of course it'll go all the way up to 199 mph where the S65 is limited to just 155 mph. But its not like those factory settings can't come off.

Another department where the Dodge takes the cake is pricing. The S65 AMG tips the scale at $222,000, which is over 3 times more expensive than the Hellcat. Overall, it's hard to decide which car sounds better. We're still willing to go with the V12 if we're talking mid to high range action. But at start-up, the Hellcat seems to sound a bit more aggressive.

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