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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 range of configurations is currently priced from $65,990.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Craig Duff had this to say at the time: The C63 retains the dramatic sense of theatre of the previous model but is now quicker, more composed and more engaging. It’s the difference between a school hall show and a Broadway blockbuster. I’ll take tickets to that show.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Craig Duff liked most about this particular version of the Mercedes-Benz C63: Leather on the already impressive C-Class interior, Can be used as a family car, 700Nm to shred the rear rubber
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 2015 prices range from $45,320 for the basic trim level Wagon AMG to $81,510 for the top of the range Coupe AMG Edition 507.
Obviously you're in the market for a performance drive, and the biggest difference between your preferences is seats. Specifically, just two in the Porsche. So, despite the fact the Cayman has a pretty handy boot in the nose, it's never going to be as practical as a C-Class sedan. The 6.2-litre V8 in the (W204) C63 is a naturally aspirated dream. The sound and fury of 372kW/620Nm (in the Edition 507) driving the rear wheels is a rare pleasure, and on the right road, its balance and mid-range punch are sublime. The current (W205-based) C63 S's 4.0-litre turbo V8 just pips it on outputs (375kW/700Nm), but the biggest difference with that unit's forced induction is that all that torque is available from just 1750rpm. The new chassis is brilliant, and is even quicker point-to-point than the Edition 507. Then there's the Cayman. Although we've somehow missed seat time in the GT4, experience with previous ‘special' models, including the (881) Cayman R and GTS point to this being the purest (or purist's?) choice. The 3.4-litre atmo R produces 243kW/370Nm, the GTS 250kW/380Nm, and the 3.8-litre GT4 is at 283kW/420Nm. The Cayman's mid-engine layout, and ideal weight distribution makes it one of the most precise and agile sports cars on the planet. So if you can live with just the two seats (that aren't exactly easy to get in and out of), it's our pick in terms of outright driving enjoyment.
If you're retiring and you have the cash, you should reward yourself. I would recommend the excellent Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but not a diesel unless you do more than 30,000km a year.
I'd go for the 507 every time. It gets The Tick in a big way and is even more fun than an A45. The biggest cost will be rear tyres.